What do YOU think makes a good discussion?

In my opinion, a "good" discussion is one which is easy enough for a person to respond to, but also makes them think a little as well. It allows for multiple points of view to be offered which in turn encourages ongoing conversations within it. Any discussion that creates a "once-off reply and that's it" scenario doesn't really inspire anything more than a brief encounter between people. I consider any discussion of my own to be a success and of quality, if I'm able to create an environment where people are continuously engaging each other throughout. Even if the ongoing banter goes off topic, it's still all good!

Well, honestly, that is also the question I ask myself. Because I seldom see quality discussion here in MyLot. Most topics are answerable by yes or no, some topics contains questions that shouldn't have been asked in the first place, and most topics are not really worth your attention at all. I wonder whether MyLot is getting its end of the bargain?

To me a quality discussion is one that makes me really think about it, look inside myself and even after I respond to it I still think about it. There's quite a few of them on here and some very talented ppl when it comes to starting discussions. I enjoy the discussions where not only does the person make you think about what the topic is but they share their point of view as well...good or bad. It makes it easier to share about yourself as well. [b]~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS**[/b]

I don't think there is any proper way just something that interests you,a question you would like answering.

Hi for me it depends how much i know about the topic.sometimes we participate without even some prior knowledge,so we can acquire some through it.differences of opinions and having positive attitudes of the participants makes the discussion a good one...

I think a good "quality" discussion is one that gets the brain to function. I don't like to answer the discussions that ask something such as, oh, what my favortie movie is. I prefer the ones that actually ask for advice or what someone's opinion is on a certain matter. These discussions really get people to start debating. That's what a good discussion is to me. A debate or advice.

Whatever draws the attention to people that is it, if it is not interesting I won't reply. if I can relate then I will respond. I am always interested in what my friends have to say here. Have a great day!

To me, a quality discussion always means one to which I can relate on a personal level or on which I have some knowledge so that I can contribute meaningfully. There are so many discussions at mylot but I dont reply to most mainly coz they are from people of other countries and are talking specifically local or national topics so I dont really comment on them. And then there are one-liners like 'colour of my eyes'...'if I brush daily' and so onnothing to contribute to these so I leave them alone. And then there are earning discussions which I leave too, coz I am not to earn my bread thru the net...mylot is rather a healthy addiction in which I indulge myself, other sites are just crap to me. That leaves discusisons on relations to which I can reply coz I have seen here that human nature the world over are basically same...so what applies to my child basically applies to a kid in the USA (a little here or there)...relationship discussions interest me a lot, then there are those on mylot and of course, my favourite - religion! Religious discussions are mainly very informative and I have come to know a lot about people and their history thru these discussions.

Quality discussion means it will benefit all. It is the interest of all the members. There are many questions that are answered in it and many will learn. Like of Swine Flu, if that will be brought up here many will be interested to ask and response because it is the popular news in the world. Much more if the starter of discussion will update those who response on it.

I am no expert but I would say that a good discussion is a discussion where others can learn something new from interacting with others or can be helped through a difficulty in some way from other people who have already gone through something similar. I have had help here on myLot from lots of different things from computer fixing and setting to household jobs. Personally, when I read a discussion, I tend to answer if I feel I have experience in that particular topic. - Derek

I think a quality discussion is one that people can relate to in some way and can answer easily. As for a quality answer I think it means an answer that takes more than a second to answer, one where the answer is thought out, where the person who answers the question leaves more than a one sentence answer or a yes or no. Leaving an answer that shows that they actually took some time to think about their response, and give not only the answer but why they answered that way.

I have already made some discussions about some topics and only a few of them had a response it. am not sure which discussion can be considered as a high quality. some times, those topics which are off the track are the one being respond on by users. and those serious are either had two replies or none at all.maybe for me the best discussion is based on how the people would get interested in a way they would respond to your topics. for now, mine isn't the peak of interests.

Well, I think "good discussion" it's mean you can describe the discussion very well, and a lot of people happy and interest to encourage the discussion. Would be dream if I can make a good discussion, I'm not learn yet to put a good discussion.

If I think, feel, discuss, laugh, or cry.... it's a quality discussion. If it started with more then a few hurried lines that go nowhere to creating a back and fourth, then it's a quality discussion. If it ends up being one that's 3 plus pages and has people going back to add more or (as I often do) even just read through what others say, then it's a quality discussion. If I can learn, share, help, be helped, be a friend, then it's a quality discussion. Fluff is fine as long as it leads to any of the above... Sometimes even female parts can be a quality discussion.

I have seen a few "quality" discussions. I can't be specific as I have forgotten them! I think a discussion can be good regardless of the subject (except if it's something like "Do you prefer Coke or Pepsi?"). A good discussion is made up of a well thought out description and considered and thoughtful answers. I think, for example, your discussion here is very good and will have quality responses partly because you are well respected around here but also because the question is clear and precise and it provokes thought and, I think, provoking and promoting deeper thought is good for discussions. I also think it helps when people are given the chance to differ in opinion. I know, for example, that some discussions in certain areas are set by those who want to be told that they are right which does not make for a good discussion (well, Isuppose it could, depending on the subject) whereas a discussion from someone who is clearly asking that people think a bit or someone who is asking for advice and is willing to take it, they often make quality discussions.

Hi owlwings, it hasn't really crossed my mind as to what mylot mean by wuality but saying that I would say it would mean the most interesting and helpful responses, wether it be advice, explanation or experience of something..that all counts and probably means the quality they want...littleowl

What do you think make a good discussion? I think that quality means whether the article has been informative or not. Also was it enjoyable to read. As for MyLot, it should pertain to what the name implies, to make it personal it would be Owlwing's Lot. But it just all depends on how personal you want to get. Anyhow everything on ur page should pertain to things which concern you. And then my particular Lot should pertain to things that concern me. I hope this is right. If not please feel free to explain.Happy Mylotting!