i guess both A and B have their own positives and negatives... but i'd rather like someone honest and polite (i.e. A) than someone dishonest and polite (i.e. B)
Re: Who's more threatening?
A
Re: Who's more threatening?
neither.
Person A: Opinionated. This person likes to express his/her opinion no matter how different it may be. This person likes to confront and to say what they really think of something/someone. Whats in their heart never stays in their heart and comes right out of their mouths.
Person B: The opposite. Believes in the "if u can't say something nice, just stay shut and don't say anything at all" strategy. What this person truly thinks of something/someone isn't really known because he/she likes to keep it to his/herself.
Who would you rather be friends with and why?
Neither
But if A knows how to be nice about their opinions, without disrespecting and ridiculing others, I would rather be friends with someone who is not afraid to be themselves and honest about it.
^ thats exactly what i mean... otherwise, i'd stay away from A too...
Oh darn I am A. 
Re: Who's more threatening?
Who's more threatening?
Person B (who keeps negative opinions to themselves) may find Person "A" to be threatening. B could find A's personality to be very overwhelming and "in your face." Even more so....IF......"A"....is tactless in expressing of opinions.
Person A can find "B" to be more threatening.....because "B" may appear aloof and secretive (introvert traits that drive extroverts up the wall). "A" might even feel "B" can't be trusted.
BOTH "A" and "B" can stab you behind your back.
I don't mind an opinionated person so long as they express their opinions tactfully. I get very turned off by opinionated people who "impose" their views on others more than discuss them....and who don't let you get a word in. Oh, that's such a frustrating quality to deal with. You begin to speak...and you're not even half-way through your sentence before you get cut off and the imposing begins. Lack of open-mindedness is also a difficult trait. Be open to at listening to what the other person has to say....you don't have to concur. Also, "A" can almost lose validity if views are expressed in a way that is insulting (even if the views are ethical and right). It can give an "obnoxious" and uncouth impression.
If A displays the above mentioned negative traits, I'd rather go for B. If you form a pretty close friendship with B...."B" could at least feel comfortable with being more honest and open with you. Who knows? Maybe B chooses to express less than favorable opinions in a tactful way....so that they don't sound "negative" but still get the message across. I have some friends who are like a "B"....they keep strong negative opinions to themselves in general.........but if they're comfortable with you, they're more open about their views.
Sara: Notice how I’ve said several times, I prefer A’s 
Reddi: I agree with everything u said.
I agree dude
I work with an A…she just cant seem to keep her mouth shut and everything that comes into that little head of hers…comes out of her mouth.
I cannot imagine how many times Ive wanted to deliver a swift kick in the jaw to her. Why? Because she hurt my feelings many times saying things she thought she was “being real” about. This was during one of the most difficult times in my life too. No sensitivity or tact.
The funny thing is, today I let her have it. Gave her a good dose of her own medicine by “being real” with her.
I consider myself an AB…I say whats on my mind but try to think before I speak. No one is perfect and Im sure people make mistakes but you’ve got to try to be considerate.
I dont think a B would work either because I would never know what on earth is their mind. I would wonder about it constantly if I couldnt tell what they were thinking.
And Sara, you’re not a hard line A.