Do you post your disagreement with a discussion, or just skip over?

If I see a discussion posted and disagree with the opinion then I will say so. Not for the sake of an argument but becuase I am not a sheep, I have my own ideas and they will not always be the same as everyone else. However I often wait and do not respond first on these types of discussions. If I respond first and in disagreement with whoever has posted the discussion, then I have noticed that others will follow and disagree too I prefer to wait and respond once there are other responses in agreement but I will not move on just for the sake of keeping quiet. It is not always necessary to argue in order to explain a different viewpoint and indeed some fantastic discussions have evolved just because differnt opinions are voiced. Isn't that the whole point of a discussion in the first place?

Mylot is based on discussion. Discussion involves different viewpoints. Different viewpoints involve debate. The problem is not that people differ in their viewpoints, but that some people cannot be respectful when differing. Some people can only differ by hurling insults at the opposing thoughts. I venture to say that these are the less mature people or those who are not really sure of their viewpoint in the first place, and don't want their peace shaken. For a discussion to be "successful" or satisfying, there need to be at least two different viewpoints. As long as discussion is within the bounds of mutual respect, these can be entirely opposite and still satisfying to both parties. I am a Christian whose relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ is the highest priority in my life. Three years ago, when I landed on mylot by accident, I entered into a discussion with a confirmed atheist. We opposed each other on several points, but ALWAYS with the deepest respect for each other's viewpoints. We became great friends. What is wrong with a lively debate? Absolutely nothing! - as long as all show respect for the other participants.

It all depends on the subject in question, some subjects are very sensitive and it's not for the want of losing face it's the fact that I just want a simple and easy life, sometimes it's hard work. And some people can get really nasty, because they are behind the computer it means that manners and differents of opinion are cast aside with your wrong I am right attitudes and it becomes heated. I steer clear of religion as I feel that is the main heated topic on Mylot. We are human after all so we are not sheep and follow the sheep syndrome we do have different opinions which are welcomed but when differences of opinions turning into outright blazing arguments and nastiness then I'm out there as quick as a nun in a brothel.

LOL! You haven't been in the politics area? It gets very lively there! You want lively try the religious area! These are probably the two most lively areas of debate on the site! tdemex

If i have a different opinion than what the poster has i give my opinion. If everyone has the same opinion on everything where would be the fun, and how would anybody learn anything. Some discussions get lively around here, you just have to get into the right ones.

Hi Quiplet, It is depend on the discussion. I prefer not to involve in some discussion for a reason. But if it is a general discussion I will give my opinion. This is discussion and most of the time there is a pros and cons on every topic. So it is very common to have a different school of thought about that.

hi you want fireworks go to politics or religion and people will reply no only with disagreement but with carefully insinuated insults. I love to have many points of view come to discussions i make as we all have our right to be heard of mylot and we all have the obligation to respect all of these opinions not start hate and war over them.I post my disagreement but with respect to their own opinion. i may even say this is only my opinion and tho I disagree with you, I do respect your viewpoint,its yours.

Sometimes i skip it over if people have already been debating on it of course, but if i am the first one to leave a response i will leave what i have to say and let it be told. If they have a different opinion on something let it be because everyone is entitled to their own opinion and thoughts. It might actually start a really good discussion here and might get somewhere in mylot and be noticed on the today's top discussions.

I disagree! No, only joking - you're right that people tend to agree with what has already been written, presumably because they don't want to get into an argument with other posters, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with setting out a different viewpoint - that is what makes debate healthy and interesting. In this case, though, I don't disagree with you, so I'm not going to make something up just for the sake of it!

i honestly skip it over especially if the topic is religion. It would make a very sensitive discussion.