The phrase "I think" is implied anyway isn't it? Hedging statements weaken the tone of what you're saying but they don't actually change any of the meaning. I have no problem with saying that someone is "wrong" when discussing something purely subjective because it's obviously not being used in the same way as describing someone as "wrong" when they claim the Sun goes round the Earth.VanQ said:"I think Bayonetta is sexist because it has gratuitous ass and crotch shots" <- Gets across that it's opinion, won't cause any issue from me.
"Bayonetta is sexist because it has gratuitous ass and crotch shots" <- Immediately earns my ire, expressing opinion as fact.
Also, the first 50 seconds of that video was the most condescending assery I've experienced in a long time. People were dicks to you on twitter, that's awful. Don't take it out on your audience.
I hate it when people say "in my opinion" because they always do so in a situation where it is really obvious that it's their opinion. If anyone ever says "in my humble opinion" I have to fight the urge to punch them. I can accept "in my professional opinion" because that actually adds context that might not be implied by the situation otherwise isn't unnecessary. Can't you tell when someone is expressing an opinion anyway, because I sure can?