A handful of the columns featured Mr. Forrester espousing provocative opinions on more substantive political issues.

Salon, though known for distributing provocative opinions, has chosen not to respond because any comments could be construed as a violation of the quiet period, Salon executives have said.

His provocative opinions show up even in the company's stated mission: "Propagate liberal values and respect freedom of choice."

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The fourth age of Hockney has so far seen him become better known for his provocative opinions than his current paintings.

In the competition for readers' attention, editors seek out commentators with the most daring and provocative opinions, and vie to be first in print with what was banned last week.

The 330-minute show produced usually good information, some smart predictions and generally provocative opinions.

The band's success was reflected in Idéal J, in particular Kery James becoming a spokesman for youth and became notorious with his provocative opinions about homosexuality, the record industry and youth problems.

Professor Eysenck's professional reputation was worldwide, not because of his sometimes provocative opinions but because of his pioneering empirical approach to the problems of psychology.

And an attention-getter she remained for the rest of her long life: always good copy, always ready with a provocative opinion or a scathing aside.