Mylot etiquite. Is it rude not to respond to a direct question
By meandmy3
@meandmy3 (2227)
United States
May 31, 2009 3:29pm CST
In one of your post or where you have responded to a post.
Recently I responded to someones post and it appears that the original poster is just asking me questions to get an argument started as it is clear we have a very different view of the topic. I have elected to drop the topic and not respond. Should I at least say something indicating that I appreciate they way they view things however it is clear that we are different on this topic and let it go at that.
also if in a post it is clear the poster is just asking silly questions to get their count up and you do not feel you are able to post anything that is benefiting the topic, should you continue the conversation, end it, or what.
then there is the hijacked post, once you notice the conversation is taking a turn should you just start a new topic?
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2 responses
@thebeaddoodler (4262)
• Lubbock, Texas
31 May 09
Difference of opinion makes for a good discussion, but if a person is argumentative I just drop the subject and move on. If the person is rude or hostile about their opinion I report them, even if it may get my discussion deleted. Expressing your opinion even if it opposes the discussion starter is fine. Nobody is going to agree with every body all the time, but rudeness or hostility is not acceptable.
As for hijacking the post I usually confront them good naturedly. I've only had one or two discussions hijacked the whole time I've been here.
@morgandrake (2136)
• United States
31 May 09
Occasionally I like to argue. Especially when I am bored. But most of the time, when a discussion is going south, I just don't answer. If it is not worth my time, then why bother. After all, I have a lot of regular writing I could be doing. I get to share my opinion all the time, I do not need to deal with people who are only interesd in trying to get my goat or get their response count up.
