Do you ever finding yourself biting your tongue on MyLot?

yes. Like mama used to say " If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all "

People are allowed to have different viewpoints than me so the not agreeing with everything I read on here is natural, It doesn't bother me. Now it depends on how they express themselves that matters. There is never a need to sound angry in stating what you believe, nor is it right to put someone down if they don't agree with you. That is what is wrong with us as humans, we have forgotten that we are individuals with our own life experiences, thoughts and viewpoints. We don't have to agree but we ought to show respect to one another. No name calling, no saying what you believe it wrong, etc. I also know either by the title or within the first sentence or so on here if a post is worth my time reading and or responding to. Depending on how it is written determines if I take the time to read it or pass by it. I have had people be curt in their responses to some of my posts and or comments. It doesn't bother me in that it shows me their true character.

I really try to be mindful about that . . . this is the one place I'd really like to keep the peace. There is enough to deal with in the outside world - don't need it here. Sometimes people do not make the best word choices - not sure if they are aware or not - but it can sound "not nice" no matter what the intent. If I ever step over the line, I give you permission to slap me .

Oh yes that happens occasionally here, but I always try to put myself in the shoes of another..we do not always know what they are dealing with

Here or in real life I've learned not to make suggestions unless I am asked for them. So, overall I avoid that I do express opinions sometimes, but then I move on and try not to engage in an argument.

There are some people that I just don't respond to because they do stupid crap

I was going to basically say what Bonnie said. Be nice, or be quiet. I avoid people who seriously irritate me.

You see everyone here comes from a different regions, country, city and culture and they have their own mind sets. We do not know what is happening with them in their real life. If someone writes irrelevant things or write irrelevant responses/comments, I ignore them. It is no use arguing with anyone here.

Yes I don't say anything unless I feel I should . It's better to think alot before speaking it.

Yup, lots of posts that I read, scratch my head, roll my eyes, and then move on because it hurts to bite my tongue. But seriously, its the rants that I cannot tolerate, those posts and the ones where members will build up themselves by which they are actually running down someone else and its very obvious. I'm here for fun and I don't waste my time on those posts.

Usually I bite my tongue and move on

Say it as it is!

Yes I do feel the same. There are indeed insensitive with their responses though over all there are more nice mylotters than the-not-so nice ones.

I move on from many posts. I have also started coming and changed my mind.

Yes. It is better to keep it

There may have been one instance here on myLot where I could have said something but didn't. I really don't regret keeping quiet. Now there was another platform that I used to use where I had to bite my tongue many times. And I usually had to bite pretty hard. Needless to say, I don't miss that forum at all.

I try to do that. Sometimes I might slip as well.

Yes, I am very careful and choose my discussions

I suppose it depends on the topic and how it is being presented. I am willing to step in when I see falsehood masquerading as truth. Too many people are willing to accept the word of someone in a position of power without ever bothering to verify that those role models are being honest in the first place. I admit I do not find it particularly pleasant to get into some of these discussions. While I will not try to convince someone they are wrong, I will point out the fallacies they have presented and strive to back up what I say with proof. If they are open-minded enough to take a look at the proofs then I feel I have done us both a service. Ah well, life goes on. I believe it is a function of humanity to disagree. and through disagreement, we find paths that work for the majority of people. I love people, but I sure as heck don't care for some of the crazy things they tend to believe.

I'm new at myLot and haven't read any controversy or critical comments, yet. I hope, there aren't many. Certainly, that kind of writing isn't appropriate for a serious public platform and I believe that people are irritated by that. Nonetheless, I'd recommend you to avoid and ignore it, if possible.