It would be to distinguish fact from opinion. Think about it, when hearing the news and media don't you want to hear true facts about what is happening, or would you rather listen to someone's opinion; Especially when it might be different from your own beliefs and opinions.
I would think obtained as a positive <span>connotation.
Grab as a negative </span><span>connotation.</span>
"Anyone who wears their hair like that is a f reak." The f, reak should be mixed together.