Expressing your opinion on MyLot
By lucie225
@lucie225 (157)
United States
February 24, 2007 1:02pm CST
I have to say, I am kinda new to this world but I do like it. I have opened 2 discussions but have answered or should I say expressed my opinion on many that caught my attention. But then I have seen where people actually get really upset over postings and I feel like that is a part of this world. It this not for the people who agree, disagree, or to give some kinda advice. In turn these are all forms of opinions. I donno alot about this place, but I understand the positive and negative feedback as well as the abuse. (which I was reported a couple days ago and went back to see what I did? Never figured that out but anyhow) What is up with all this? I think it is cool to state your opinion and even debate some, but to report people because you got mad about thier opinion is just messed up. Am I the only one who feels this way? Opinions are asked for right when you open your discussion right? Why do some people feel that other people have BAD opinions, how do you have a bad opinion? Am I clueless?
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4 responses
@lauriefnp (5111)
• United States
24 Feb 07
I don't feel that there are any BAD opinions as long as they are expressed in a respectful way. When I start a controversial discussion or ask for opinions, it is because I know that others will think differently than I do and I am interested in hearing what they have to say. Considering other's opinions and challenging my own beliefs and convictions is a way to become more open-minded and to learn. If we all thought alike, this world would be a very boring place, wouldn't it? The important thing to me is that when people have an opinion about something they should be able to express why they feel that way; give some supportive reasoning to your opinions. When someone gets angry because others don't agree and starts attacking other users for their opinions is when I get disgusted. If someone disagrees with me, it makes it more of a challenge to support my viewpoints. Unfortunately there are people here, as there are anywhere, who feel that they are always right and that anyone else is wrong. These people will rate negatively if you disagree and will become nasty and defensive in their responses. Just ignore them and move on. Don't waste your time getting into flame wars with people here.
@HolyMosesMalone (415)
• United States
6 Mar 07
i hateit when people give you a negative rating just because you have a differing opinion, that kills me, the only way i give a negative response is if i think the person just gave a random answer to earn a penny.
@weemam (13372)
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3 Mar 07
I love it here and I have been lucky enough to get brilliant answers to my discussions , If you make good friends here they get to know you then you rate each others opinions, I think you should be able to say what you want but nicely , I got one person who left a filthy answer and 1 who left me 3 addy adresses and nothing else .these were the only minus I have given , we are here to give our thoughts , enjoy My Lot its great xx
@Bongoheads (283)
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27 Feb 07
Hi again, no I think you're spot on - if you ask someone's opinion you have to accept that they'll be honest and their opinion may well be the complete opposite of yours. It's not wrong or bad - it's just their opinion. I wouldn't report someone for that, I have reported a couple of people for blatant copy/pasting and one that I thought was expressing some highly dubious intentions towards children - but apart from that I have no problems with people disagreeing with me - that's fine and all part of life.
