Do you read, like and comment on posts by myLot members you don't like?
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
United States
March 28, 2017 10:55am CST
As I said in a previous post I tell it like I see it. So to answer my own question - no I don't. If I don't particularly care for someone for whatever reason why would I want to read what they write? Therefore, that eliminates liking or commenting which would make me two-faced I think.
I am picky with my time and how I spend it at myLot. If someone hits me the 'wrong way' I certainly won't waste my time on them in real life or here. It might be something they say, or something like bragging too much about personal matters.
Here is one example - the other day someone started a discussion by asking a question. I had never read this person previously. I answered the question and then that person spent a lot of time telling me why my answer was wrong. Heck - it's my answer, it's how I feel. After several comments back and forth I stopped responding since there was no getting through to that person. I guaranty that is someone I will never waste time on again.
How do you feel about this?
Photo from Pixabay
43 people like this
49 responses
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
28 Mar 17
I would interact with a discussion that appeals to me whether I like the author or not.
However if they insisted that my answer was wrong I would simply stay away. People are welcome to disagree with me, but my opinion will always be my opinion.
11 people like this
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
28 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I also overlook many discussions because the subject does not suit me.
4 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
@Asylum I don't care to read about lipstick or having kids
5 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
Exactly - we all all entitled to our own opinions and thoughts. There are many discussions I don't care to read due to the topic.
6 people like this
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 Mar 17
I do try commenting on new people here & there but sometimes I don't continue because there's no point. I was recently blocked for giving my opinion also. Member didn't agree with it.
I recently received an inbox private message asking if I was single. Again, not a dating site! 
9 people like this
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill
These people are sure something! 
2 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
@infatuatedbby I reported it to GoAskAlice and he thought it was funny - I did too!
3 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
This may be before I knew you but I got a marriage proposal! I saved it - here it is:
My Dearest I am William from UK. an International contractor that deals with the construction of roads and bridges.I am look for a nice woman for marriage or relationship, a woman i will call my wife, With due respect, i will like you to write to me through my email so that we can start expressing our feelings My id is (@hotmail.com)Thanks and hope to hear from you. Thanks and hope to hear from you. Love from William
Note: I removed his e-mail addy.
6 people like this
@shaggin (71664)
• United States
28 Mar 17
There are a few people here who I met and have not liked. Some I just think are miserable but I'm give them a chance a few times before I decide to say the heck with them. I think you are fine doing what you do choosing not to interact with them anymore.
5 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
I figure it saves me from 'exploding' .... thanks.
2 people like this
@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Mar 17
Yeah, some banter isn't good and I've come across a few here who are into bashing people they couldn't possibly know on a personal level and as is my way I made that comment about it @AbbyGreenhill now I simply ignore those who enjoy gossiping about people they couldn't possibly know.
Who really knows any of those celebs, right?
2 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
@rebelann I don't use names so I'm not hurting anyone's feelings.
3 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
There is a difference between good banter - which can be fun or not so fun compared to one sidededness if that is a word LOL!
I can honestly say I never blocked anyone but have ignored some
3 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
And the good thing is we don't have to like everyone!
4 people like this
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
28 Mar 17
You know Abby I have been pretty lucky and have no back lash.Expect with one here.No name mentioned to respect the innocence .LOL
You have your own choice to make.You do what is best.This is a hard one from to answers
Have a good one here and do not be hard on yourself.LOL
5 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
Thanks Alfredo - but I'm not being hard on myself - I do what's right for me!!!
2 people like this
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
29 Mar 17
If someone makes a bad impression on me they will have to have a mighty tempting post to get my input. I do not give money to people I dislike. One thing I dislike is the person who majors on "me". They say "I did this" "I did that" and on and on, dozens of discussions at a time. Yes, I do enjoy reading personal posts but they have to be more than just reporting. You can say "I ate this" and I will not want to interact. On the other hand, you can say "I ate this, and now my stomach hurts. They put such and such in when they cooked it" I might suggest a home remedy, or ask about their gall bladder. It is something to talk about. I am certain you know the difference.
4 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
29 Mar 17
Some are constant complainers about health issues I think. I know people like that in real life - they always have a medical issue and want the world to know about it.
1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
28 Mar 17
It is the posts and the topic of the posts, or the responses and comments that attract my attention not necessarily who wrote them that causes me to say something or keep quiet.
I think right now there are only two people whose activity I hesitate to interact on but not because I dislike them. It's because they are nit-pickers and I have better things to do than get caught up with them. I come here for fun, to be distracted from other offline things and if what I read is not fun then I move on.
4 people like this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
28 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Yes that is the case!
Last week I saw a response on a post by @Gillygirl which knocked me out. She reacted gently to it but if it had been on a post of mine I would have probaby got myself banned. Hats off to her. By the way, the user she refers to in her response here is not the same one that I am referring to now and I said nothing to her then either. I was like WTF? 
and will be careful if that user ever appears on my posts.
and will be careful if that user ever appears on my posts.3 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
@mysdianait not everything here is roses and niceness!!!
3 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
It is supposed to be fun and if it's not something is wrong People are too caught up in making points w/o thinking.
3 people like this
@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Mar 17
I'm with you. If I don't like the post I don't go there. But, I do try. If I don't like them I don't have them on my friend's list and I rarely go to the other categories where I come upon strangers.
2 people like this
@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill .....I hear that. I will stay on my friends list. Usually don't have time for other categories anyway.
@jujunme (2501)
• United States
29 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill The other day i came across a discussion about 'apple butter' 
there was even a photo of it. but, the thing that got to me was, it received over 70 responses and counting
there was even a photo of it. but, the thing that got to me was, it received over 70 responses and counting1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
29 Mar 17
I try to read my friends first and then move to other categories. Some of the 'new' people just don't have anything much I care to read.
1 person likes this
@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
29 Mar 17
@sjvg1976 Even I have lots of patience but some people are so irritating that they frustrate me a lot.
1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
Oh but some like to argue even if you don't want to.
1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
29 Mar 17
@sjvg1976 Patience is not my strong suit!
1 person likes this
@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
28 Mar 17
I had responded to a newbie a day before yesterday. He keeps on asking questions that there is no effort of knowing between the lines of my sentences. The exchange of messages takes time and I had it. I just deleted my comment because this person is just fooling around.
2 people like this
@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
29 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill It is really a nonsense way to communicate with this person.
1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
That could be the same person I had the issue with. I won't say the person's name if I even remembered it LOL
2 people like this
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
28 Mar 17
I might now and then, if something catches my eye, but I have unfollowed someone for that very reason
2 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
I never did follow everyone- I know who I want to read.
2 people like this
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I have the memory of a newt at times, esp for names. I tend to follow the ones I know I want to keep an eye on.
1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
thanks. It was about a cell phone - I don't use one and this person thinks I'm strange.
1 person likes this
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
29 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I gave up my cell phone for a few years. I just plain didn't want one. I don't think it's strange at all. Most of the time I think of it as a pain in the rear. I am not one who likes to be interrupted all the time for silly little things.
@Daljinder (23231)
• Bangalore, India
29 Mar 17
Same here! I intentionally skip the person to avoid getting my mood ruined. I come here to spend quality time and to relax. Not to stress over things or people that don't matter in my life. 
3 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
29 Mar 17
Right, we don't need more stress,,,,,!
1 person likes this
@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
29 Mar 17
I read and comment on discussions which interest me, whether I like the person or not, though, if I already know that someone is likely to disagree with me out of hand, I would probably not engage in what I know will be a sword fight. If someone doesn't like my response or tells me it's 'wrong', it usually seems to me that that's their problem and I generally won't pursue the matter any further.
2 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
29 Mar 17
The person who told me I was 'wrong' in my opinion won't see my name again!
2 people like this
@youless (112112)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Mar 17
In fact I haven't met a Mylotter who I don't like yet. Most Mylotters are friendly here. I remember in the past a Mylotter and I had a misunderstanding about a discussion I made. Since his words sounded a little unfriendly and I had a big doubt why. So I kept on discussed with him. Of course meanwhile I all rated his comments as "like". Finally we realized that it was just a big misunderstanding and I am glad that I didn't giving up to keep on the dialogue. The misunderstanding can be solved by the conversation.
2 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
29 Mar 17
Some misunderstandings can be rectified. Some aren't worth the effort.
2 people like this
@purplealabaster (22094)
• United States
29 Mar 17
It depends. There are some people who I do not like, and I will avoid them whenever possible. However, if they start a particularly interesting discussion, especially if I feel strongly about the subject matter, then I might comment on it. I also try to avoid these people in discussions started by other people (as you know, I read and comment on many responses within a discussion), but if their response is particularly provocative, then I might not be able to avoid commenting on it.
1 person likes this
@purplealabaster (22094)
• United States
30 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Yes, like you didn't get my attempt at humor the other day! The thing I appreciate about you, though, is that you directly asked me about it. I would much rather that someone ask me than someone assume something, especially if what they are assuming is wrong. I tend to be "in your face honest", although I do try to do it in a nice way, and I like others who are the same.
The thing I appreciate about you, though, is that you directly asked me about it. I would much rather that someone ask me than someone assume something, especially if what they are assuming is wrong. I tend to be "in your face honest", although I do try to do it in a nice way, and I like others who are the same.@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
30 Mar 17
We all have our own way of doing things, be it here or elsewhere. I am careful about comments on certain posts of long time friends, as sometimes being overly comfortable can lead to trouble and also another thing - not everyone gets my humor and I don't get the humor of everyone else.
1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
30 Mar 17
@purplealabaster We would get along fine in real-life LOL!
1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
You're on my ok list!!! We might see some things different but that's ok.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
28 Mar 17
I feel the same way. I do not even read people I don`t like.
I like to debate but I would never tell anyone that their opinion is wrong.
I have actually stopped reading the " trump hate posts" He is in there so be, I felt the same way when Obama went into office, nothing you can do about it by constantly downing the person, move on with life!
2 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
28 Mar 17
What I don't like is when people tell me I'm wrong that I'm not Patriotic due to who I vote for. That's stupidity
@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
28 Mar 17
I steer clear of people I don't like. I don't have time for drama and arguing.
2 people like this
