Just Read a Discussion.....
By Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21737)
Canada
October 29, 2017 6:39am CST
Am I open minded or closed minded?
The discussion was started by another Mylotter who has apparently blocked me....so much for being open minded.
This seems to be a huge problem on Mylot.
When a discussion is shared, you have opened yourself up to various opinions. These opinions might not be the same as yours....but as opinions they are still valid.
As a Mylotter you may choose to reply or "discuss" this difference of opinion....you may choose to delete the "offending" opinion. You might choose to lash out at someone whom you feel has maligned you.
Submitting a discussion about open mindedness isn't very open minded....when the Mylotters who wish to respond are blocked...
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26 responses
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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29 Oct 17
Like you say when you write a post you open yourself to the comments you may have on that post. I find it silly and kinda pointless blocking people, never been able to understand that.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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29 Oct 17
@Morleyhunt Yes totally true, like I have said, I don't just understand them blocking.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
29 Oct 17
They miss the pennies they would have earned from that Mylotter. Their loss.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Oct 17
I blocked one lady, she called me names because I believe in God and she would not let up! I take a lot from people but I get my fill and its over.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
29 Oct 17
The fact that myLot has made provisions to block users I suppose they expect that it will be used
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
29 Oct 17
It's her loss. She won't be earning from my comments.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
31 Oct 17
That was my discussion. Sorry about that @Morleyhunt I went to your profile page and saw it was blocked. 
it's unblocked now.
it's unblocked now.2 people like this
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
31 Oct 17
That's the reason mylot should offer a chance to see who we might have blocked without going to ever profile page,
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
31 Oct 17
@Morleyhunt In my opinion the block button should be removed. We are here do discuss and to share our opinions. If someone is rude, or leave offensive comments, we have the possibility to report. Blocking is not in the spirit of this site.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
30 Oct 17
That was my thought. How can they consider themselves open minded...they have blocked many Mylotters.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
31 Oct 17
I loved your story about the nuisance caller. I had a problem caller once who called twice in a row. The second time I hung up and walked out the door. My daughter answered when they called a third time. When she told them I was unavailable (stepped out) they told her to tell me I was childish! 
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Oct 17
I don't comment on controversial posts such as politics and religion, I prefer to keep my opinions to myself. Funny how some people think only their opinions count. We are all entitled to our thoughts and opinions. I totally agree with you.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
29 Oct 17
I wanted to comment on how I appreciate open indeed discussion....but discovered that I was blocked....frustrating...
I tend to skip political or religious discussions...when someone asks for an honest opinion I'm inclined to give that opinion....not the "poor you" pat on the back they were looking for.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Oct 17
@Morleyhunt I refuse to get into an argument with anyone here on mylot. That's not what this site is about, however as I said our opinions differ and that's just human nature.
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@hazydaiscrazy (215)
• Delhi, India
29 Oct 17
I am an Atheist so, I never discuss about religion or God.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
30 Oct 17
Could it be an accidental blocking? I have chosen to block one person. It was not because of content that was public but due to requests to sponsor said person moving to the US. People believe all in the states are wealthy and have no problems.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
31 Oct 17
Sometimes it could be accidental. I can be close minded....I just move on. Generally I don't resort to blocking. Aren't all North Americans wealthy and free of problems? Some of our problems may seem trivial others....but they are very real to us.
What people observe is often only what we let the world see. Reality might be something quite different.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
16 Nov 17
Why, how closed minded of this person! I have only had one person block me here on MyLot and I never learned the reason why. I did not argue with the person or disagree with them at any point. 
Oh well, it is their loss!
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
16 Nov 17
@Morleyhunt I don't either or at least I cannot remember blocking anyone. I just never found out why that particular person blocked me.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
30 Oct 17
If everyone is always if the same opinion.... There isn't really much of a discussion....just a rubber stamp.
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@Jackalyn (7559)
• Oxford, England
31 Oct 17
I WOULD block people. I cannot do with the kind of person who deliberately harrasses or makes unneccessary provocative statements or is rude and stuff like that. Life is too short. However, just a difference of opinion is par for the course and if you don't like it you can delete it. Personally, having moderated chat sites in the past, I think a block button is really necessary.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
1 Nov 17
Arbitrarily blocking someone because they don't share your opinion seems unjustified. Someone who is offensive (deliberately so) would be a different matter.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
3 Nov 17
It's sad that people block other people just for difference in opinion. Guess it's bound to happen to all of us sooner or later.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Oct 17
One blocked me when I commented on someone else`s discussion about teens having babies that I felt like single parents could not watch the kids and work to make them a living, she responded " not the case in her state." Later that day she blocked me. BUT it was not even on her discussion. Oh well she WAS making money off me.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
30 Oct 17
I've been blocked because of a discussion that must have hit too close to home...they insisted that my discussion was criticizing them....
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 17
that just sad our fellow has blocked you. Anyway, I just followed you, he he. So, one goes out and me in.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
29 Oct 17
Why thank you. I follow some but often just go through the most recent discussions. I read and comment where time allows.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Nov 17
@Morleyhunt Are you treating my comments as Rubber Stamp?
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
31 Oct 17
It's nice to know you agree with my views.....I wasn't necessarily looking for a rubber stamp approval.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
3 Nov 17
@dpk262006 no there seems to be enough discussion on this post that your comment doesn't feel like a rubber stamp approval.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
30 Oct 17
Saw the discussion that you mentioned here in your post. Could the blocking be accidental? That has happened in the past with other members.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
30 Oct 17
I don't think it was accidental....although sometimes I think mylot should have a key that shows you if you have blocked someone...accidental or otherwise.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
31 Oct 17
@Morleyhunt true. Agree with that suggestions. A list showing the members who you have blocked will be helpful.
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
30 Oct 17
@Morleyhunt Or someone who hit the block button to see what it does, and didn't "unhit" it.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
31 Oct 17
@pgntwo that's possible. Too bad mylot doesn't have a button to see who we might have blocked.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
30 Oct 17
That's possible,I've been blocked by one active user soon after they joined the site,
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
30 Oct 17
i recently blocked a mylotter because he/she was bullying me. i was also blocked because he/she did not accept my own opinion about the discussion he/she posted. well, they are close-minded.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
1 Nov 17
@ridingbet I've been unblocked. The discussion had been written because I wanted to comment on a discussion about open minded vs closed minded.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
31 Oct 17
Some are closed minded. Others know that there is only one point of view....theirs.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
31 Oct 17
@Morleyhunt i have read a discussion about what you mean here. i did not realize that the user/author blocked you, but i also read some comments from her apologizing to you about the blocking. is it an 'all is well that ends well' with you two now?
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
31 Oct 17
@Bluedoll but who decides if something is rude or abusive. the choice of a word, a typo auto correct can all come into play. My brother sent me a text message recently...I asked him if that was what he meant to say....his reaction was, huh? Until he reread what auto correct had changed his words to say....then we both had a good laugh.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
31 Oct 17
When English is not someone's first language it can be easy to misunderstand what was said. Some people have very thin skin and take offense too easily.
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@nangayo (2291)
• Nairobi, Kenya
31 Oct 17
@Morleyhunt Exactly. I always watch how I respond to discussions I would like to hurt ones feelings.
