Do you jump in or stay away from controversial discussions on myLot?

I have wanted to get involved in those hot discussions, but I could see how one could get pelted by rocks. And I know I would pelt back. Sorry about some of the bad experiences! You're right, no one can win with those type of discussions . . . best to leave them alone!

Bad experiences? Like what? Please share, if you won't mind.

Bad experience like someone was angry at me that every discussion I started or responded, he was there to do something negative and words that are not good to read and listen to...

learn2earn - Sounds like there was a troll following you around on myLot! Were you able to report this person and get rid of that stalker? That's one of the things I wondered would happen.

Yes no one can win, but its so nice to hear different views and opinions either negative or positive. But we should set our boundaries. We can do debate but in a good way. And good topics deserved for a good discussion.


Hmmmm if someone have bad comments to you,or in your discuassion Does it may affect your rating?

ayebelle - Yah, you're right that good topics deserve a good discussion. From the reader's point of view, it certainl gets interesting. It stirs a lot emotions, so heated discussions can go either way - sometimes good, sometimes hairy!! Yah, I wonder if ratings can be efffected . . . that sounds like a myLot discussion right there!

I try to keep positive too . . . but sometimes I'll read something that really strikes a nerve and I just want put in my two cents. I don't particularly like debating verbally, but I am more confident about written debates. But you're right, it can be taken wrong - either way - so why get into any potential rock pelting moments on myLot, eh? Thanks geminikid!

Hee hee - enter at your own risk - that's exactly that it is! I haven't gotten involved in any heated subjects just yet . . . but I can smell already smell the smoke and I know I'd add more fuel to the fire!! I'm sure there are soldiers on both sides of the fence! Well, I don't want to be in a war in myLot - so I'll just read what everyone says. Geez, I hope people aren't abusing the abuse button!

Sometimes you just have to pull the trigger. Let mylot be the judge as to whether they stay or go but it's you or them.

That's great that you are open minded to hear different points of views. Many people are not that way. There probably isn't a final right or wrong "view" to any of these heated topics, but I'm sure whatever view one holds is what they consider the correct view. It's tough - but I think I will stay away from such discussions . . . I don't want to get high blood pressure from myLot!

Yes, you want to keep your blood pressure low. I know that each person thinks they have right idea. Of course each person has their own perception of what is right or wrong. I began a discussion that a few other members of My Lot made really 'hot'. For me it was just getting different points of view.

Yes, religion can be a hot topic. I almost responded to one the other night and I know I would have offended many . . . although I felt a bit offended while reading the start off of the discussion. Reading is one thing . . . joining in on the quarreling is another.

You are funny! Good luck if you do jump into any of these hot discussions. I am not ready to take the heat on myLot. Watch out for those flames - some of them can come from unexpected sources!

First of all I like to thank you for the compliment,

Ummmmmm "unexpected source" this is a very dangerous part, I will try to be more careful.....Do you have any information on this? because I don't want see my star go invisible....

Yah, I just want to enjoy too! I don't want to get angry or be a stress ball over something on myLot! Nobody wins in these types of discussions, you're right. Oh but sometimes I have the urge to voice my opinions on these heated subjects . . . nah, I'll stay away from it here!

I, too, read through some of these controversial discussions. I start to write and then I back out of it as I will spend too much time writing my case (and like you, I don't have a lot of time to spend on myLot as well). And even if I did, I'm sure there would be someone to knock my opinion down. I'll stay out such topics for now!

Sometimes, I guess when one is trying to share their opinions, there are others to knock it down. I haven't jumped into controversial subjects to know what can happen to me personally, but I have read some where people get downright cruel - and I don't know if I like that. That's just life, but I have no need for it on myLot. Good luck when you do indulge in those topics!!

Yes, me too! It isn't worth the aggravation, so I think I'll stay away from controversial conversations on myLot too. Who wants to have an argument here - like you said, there are no benefits.