Separating fact from opinion
Somebody saying that a new design is rubbish doesn’t mean that it’s true. It’s purely somebody’s opinion and remember that there’s no rule or test which says that a piece of art – or a book or a video game – is good or bad. We will all have our own immediate thoughts on an issue, but it’s a good idea to get as much information as possible about it before making what is called an informed opinion.
When journalists work on a story, they have to separate truth from fiction and fact from opinion. Their job is to present someone with the facts, so that people can form their own opinion based on many different factors, such as their own beliefs and background. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but their opinion isn’t a fact.
So when you see someone giving their opinion on a subject – such as the new Spotify logo – don’t take it as a fact. If you consider what they have to say, and then form your own ideas on the topic, it can help give you a broader, more rounded view on something that everyone is talking about.
It might even make you mix up your playlist a little – add some country in with the r’n’b and dance.
This article was published in May 2026
