Why did I do that?

Annoying isn't it. But that's life as they say. LOL.

Best response for ordinary good manners? What IS the world coming to?! ROFL Thanks P1ke. I'm honoured.

My views exactly Sparky. We reply, no matter how personally frustrating we may find it.

I do. Sometimes I wait till I get atleast 5-6 responses (that is around a month after I started the discussion and the interest has come down) before I comment. In fact, I just commented to 2 responses that I got to a discussion I started a year back! And I don't forget to rate each and every response with a '+' either.

But take the time you will to answer them, even if you are tired of the discussion. That is good manners I think.

I can appreciate how you feel. Thanks Raijin.

I read about you leaving in protest when a friend of yours was being attacked by mean spirited people. It was a nasty and dark episode that appears every now and then here. Yesterday, someone came to my thread not only to insult and abuse me but also my countrymen based on nothing but false assumptions and paranoia. I didn't appreciate them insulting me but it was very disheartening and more painful that they insulted my countrymen and addressed them in a racist tone. I am glad that you came back and are much more determined now! Even though it hurts to stay on here sometimes, this is the best way, in my opinion, to beat those who choose not to play nicely!:-)

Oh yes Kamran, my head spins crazily at times. However, I feel that it is only polite to take the time to respond; even if the discussion itself is old. I did have a gap when I left myLot to hold my protest, but I have returned more determined than ever.

lmao!!

I post quite few discussion Skinny because I am increasingly struggling to find interesting discussion posted by other people. There are lots of "Bux and man swallows crocodile says CNN" discussions, but they rarely hold my attention. Of course my own discussions may well be as dull as ditchwater, in fact I think that some of them are, because they don't hold my interest, hence this discussion. LOL.

I get a few of those myself on a occasion. I think to myself and wonder what in the world was they thinking...lol

I've done that plenty of times too. Mind you, sometimes I struggle to even understand the response. That's a definite "thank you" job.

That's very good Vanities. You are far more honourable than I am.

Don't worry, ya can't go wrong mate...we loves ya

I more often than not fire them off and then regret doing it. I'm too impetuous. I hate to go to bed on a full inbox, so always try to clear them. But I don't like to wake up to an empty inbox either. So I often post a discussion last thing at night too. Trouble is, I'm sometimes so bleary eyed that when I wake up the next day I wonder what the heck made me post that load of drivel.

Aww p1ke you lift my self esteem higher than the clouds - I cannot imagine what kept me going before I was lucky enough to meet you - remember when I told you I had to keep my eyes closed cos of your avatar - I knew when you changed it you were a wonderful man! xxxx

My teeth are gritted, but you can be sure that if I come across a response from you, my jaw slackens, a warm happy feeling slowly spreads throughout my body, the birds start singing, the sun comes out and I know that it has all been worthwhile. I can then renew my efforts with gusto. XX

A fish that blushes. Who would have believed it. XX

you are welcome give the idea a try i believe it can work for you like it had worked for me

Good idea. Thank you.

My view on that is that although I may regret making the discussion in the first place, other people have taken the time to reply and therefore, so should I. But it can be hard going.

LOL. I am glad that I am not alone.

Firstly welcome to myLot. I am glad to hear that you are receiving responses. That is what it is all about. Take care.

I think that we are all obliged to to that Momma, even if only as a courtesy.

You reap what you sow I suppose. But it does become a chore. On the other hand nice people like you drop by and that is always good.

It would be lovely to have a button that we could press to stop any new responses wouldn't it. IN the meantime we just have to soldier on.

But you still make that effort and that is what it is all about .

If you make clear in your discussion that that is your plan then fair enough. Personally if I go to the trouble of making a reply, I like to see it acknowledged. There are a few people here that don't ever reply and they never get a response from me because of it. No matter how interesting their discussion may be. They no doubt don't care, and I sure as heck don't either.

Oh gosh yes Hatley. Sometimes people go completely overboard and don't appear to know when to stop. My view is that as it is your discussion you have control. So if others are fighting you can say "enough" and stop posting yourself at that point. I don't know if it works, but it gives you a get out.