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How do you express yourself (freely, conservatively or controversial) in mylot?
By hdjohnson
@hdjohnson (2981)
United States
October 24, 2008 10:30am CST
I think most of us respond to topics that interest the excite, intridge or inspire us concerning mylot.
When you do respond to a discussion that differs from your way of thinking or operating in life do you or are you
1. Do you freely express you opinion and leave it at that?
2. Are you conservative in your response, and try to blend in with others thoughts as not to raise too much negative attention to yourself?
3. Are you controversial intentionally or unintentionally just to see the type of response you will receive in return, and also do you continue to be confrontational until you have the last word?
This scenario doesn't just have to apply to mylot but also in real life.
I tend to be more like #1 and I am only like #3 in cases of being misunderstood. I have to know that a person understands my way of thinking (not because I think I'm right or have to be right), but because if the person I'm speaking to have a difference of opinion then I want to ensure they understand my point of view, not that they have to accept it or agree with it, but understand it is what is most important to me.
What's your story?
3 responses
@DonnaLawson (4032)
• United States
25 Oct 08
I believe that I am #1, I freely express my opinion and leave it at that, especially here on Mylot.. I have found that even if most of the people on my friends list disagree, they do it very nicely.. This is a great place to voice your opinions and therefore everyone who has an opinion can either start a discussion or respond to one without thoughts of any repercussions.. That is one of the great things about Mylot and the great people who make up the Mylot community.. I don't believe that I have eveer had someone call me down for having my own opinion.. So I do normally just express my opinion and leave it at that..
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@hdjohnson (2981)
• United States
25 Oct 08
Your responses are sooo full of compassion, sincerity and wisdom. I seriously doubt that anyone who ever go against something you have written in a response. I personally enjoy reading your responses.
@iamcdy (1119)
• Philippines
24 Oct 08
When myLotting, I try to be as honest as possible. I see to it that everything I put down here is true and based on what I believe. I think I am free to say what I think is right and do it responsibly. When I respond to discussions, everything that I share with other myLotters is true as I need to be true to myself because it will reflect on the way I respond and to the reactions of other people. I don't need to be controversial, I did not join myLotters to be controversial. My purpose here is to express my opinions, my thoughts, my experiences and to know their feedbacks. I don't need to have the same answer with others because each of us has different beliefs and ideas, and I fully respect that.
@mojcica (1511)
• Slovenia
24 Oct 08
I never go against my self...meaning I will always say how I feel or think no matter if all the others say differently. I do try to be polite and explain my self, not doing it in a rude way, but I will never say something is ok when it isnt. I speak my mind or I dont speak at all. I also expect others to speak their mind and feel rather irritated if I see people just follow up without thinking.
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