Do you ever answer discussions on MyLot when you don't know what to say?
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
United States
May 30, 2008 1:53pm CST
Have you ever posted a comment on a friend's discussion just to be nice and help them out, even when you didn't really know what you should say? How do you handle situations like that?
Sometimes I find discussions from friends on MyLot and I have no idea what to say. Maybe they've asked a question or made a comment and I can't provide the answers they're looking for. But, I do try to leave a sympathetic comment to let them know that I feel their pain. I am not sure if my words help them. But, it is the most I can do at times.
Do you ever respond to a question on MyLot when you don't have an answer?
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@KrazyKlingon (5005)
• United States
31 May 08
You never know when even if you don't have an actual solution to whatever the discussion starter is having a problem with, it can at times maybe help them feel better seeing that they are not alone with that problem. If it is a bad situation , it does help knowing that someone else is also having the same troubles.
Another thing is that if someone actually came along & posted a good way to solve the problem, it makes it easier to find by having it listed as a discussion you've responded to. So - not only are you at least giving someone moral support. There is also that chance that you might be helped too.
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@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
31 May 08
You're right! It's the worst feeling when you think you're alone in the world with a problem. Sometimes it's easier to bear a burden when there are more shoulders around. Thanks for posting such an insightful comment. Be well.
@KrazyKlingon (5005)
• United States
31 May 08
Sometimes, when you both put your heads together, you both might end up finding a solution to the problem in question. Like they say, sometimes, two heads are better than one.
@mehale (2200)
• United States
31 May 08
If I can't think of anything to say or don't know the answers to their questions, I will usually at least rate the discussion with a "plus" or sometimes I will leave a comment telling them that I am sorry but I just don't know. Usually though, I will just give a positive rating.
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@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
31 May 08
Yes, I do that too! I always give a plus rating for all my friends discussions. Plus ratings help my friends and I'm all about helping friends.
Be well. Thanks for adding something wonderful to the conversation.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
31 May 08
Your comments are always appreciated and welcomed! I always feel better after chatting with you. Thanks for being a friend. I'm sure all your friends feel the same about you.
@carlaabt (3504)
• United States
31 May 08
I usually just move on to the next discussion if I don't feel like I have anything relevant to say. But if one of my friends write a discussion, and they are just mainly looking to vent or something, I will sometimes go ahead and respond, just to let them know that I read the article. That doesn't happen very often, though. Usually I have something at least a little bit relevant to add. Or at least I think it is. 
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@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
31 May 08
I know what you mean. Some days it just helps to be able to speak the words and frustrations out into the air. When it gets posted on MyLot, everyone in the world reads it. If I ever post something that sounds like I'm mad, please over look it, cause I'm not mad at my MyLot friends. I should just blog some of the stuff that I write about on Mylot. That way there would never be any misunderstandings.
I fear that I'm hurting other people's feelings and it's completely unintentional.
With taht being said, I would miss the positive feedback that I get from MyLot friends. My friends (like you) on MyLot have been a real life saver for me at times when I've really needed someone to hear what I had to say. And, at times, when I've really needed advice, you've always known just the right things to say.
Thanks for dropping by.
@gemini_rose (16264)
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30 May 08
Yes I have answered discussions before of my friends when I have had nothing to say, I do not always do it but just occasionally I do.
Sometimes there are a lot that I cannot answer and so I just leave the odd comment to some of them just to let them know I am still about.
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@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
31 May 08
Just being there for a friend, is sometimes all that is needed. They feel your presence and concern and they know you care. And, at times when you can't think of the right answer, then any words will do. You always post great comments, anyway! So, no worries. Be well.
@paid2write (5201)
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31 May 08
It depends on the type of discussions. If the topic is just something I have no knowledge of, or have no opinion about, I will not give a response.
If it is the type of discussions which is seeking help or advice about a difficult situation, and I don't know the answer, I will add a response sharing my sympathy or my good wishes to the person. Sometimes a few words of comfort can be what is needed, as much as helpful advice or an answer to their problem.
@anonymili (3138)
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2 Jun 08
I try not to write off topic responses to discussions whether they are of friends or otherwise. I think it's one thing to be supportive of your pals but quite another thing just to write responses to get their earnings increased unless you are writing a relevant response. If a pal is having a bad time of it and I can't offer constructive advice but can give them some words of comfort, I will do that but I won't respond to a light-hearted discussion unless my response is relevant to the subject in hand :)
@Foxfire1875 (2010)
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31 May 08
I never do this and I hope my friends realise that I'm not ignoring them, it's just I don't have any opinion or any knowledge to pass on.
Maybe I should to help out and I'll be interested to find out how others feel about this.
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@jewelenterprises (1996)
• Australia
31 May 08
No way, I deliberately look for discussions that I do have something to say about.
If none of my friends have discussions I can contribute to then I just find something else to contribute too by refreshing the 'home' page.
This is not to say that I don't sometimes lose my way in what I'm saying when responding to a discussion because I do. Sometimes I have so many things to say that I ramble and end up not having a conclusive point at the end. LOL
@98765m (1017)
• India
2 Jun 08
Well,on most the occasions I do not respond or comment if I don't know what to say.
Well,what will be the use of leaving a useless comment?
If ever,I come to discussions which I don't know to say anything,I just skip them.
But,if it is really a matter of concern or about pain or suffering I do leave a sympathetic comment.
But,not on any other occasions,when the discussion is serious the discussion starter is really looking for a solution.
I don't want to waste my time and their time in such situations.
Cheers! Have a cool day
Happy mylotting and happy browsing.
But,not on any other occasions,when the discussion is serious the discussion starter is really looking for a solution.
I don't want to waste my time and their time in such situations.
Cheers! Have a cool day
Happy mylotting and happy browsing. @singing1227 (315)
• United States
31 May 08
I do this too! It is difficult to always have a ready answer. Plus, some situations don't have an easy solution. Part of the fun is trying to formulate answers to questions you would never have thought of on your own. Look at as a personal growth opportunity. Give the best advice you can but realize you won't assess every question correctly.
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