this is a pointless, unimportant website.
By smuggeridge
@smuggeridge (2148)
May 20, 2007 6:04pm CST
As i leave i just want to remind everyone of that because some people on here are taking it far too seriously. Today i have been reading and responding to discussions of arguments, hacking and even viruses. What the hell has the world come to? a website designed for the pointless passing around of ideas and knowledge can be reduced to a mud slinging match of ridiculous proportions.
I'm not simply talking about one such event which has come to light in the last day or so but for ages i see pointless arguments over nothing, i even almost got dragged into one about the purpose of our star ratings! (eventually i just stopped and thought what the fcuk am i arguing for, who gives a shite?).
Basically i would like to simply remind everyone that what someone else thnks doesn't matter, what do you care if some bloke on the other side of the world disagrees over the truth of global warming?, just move on and forget about it before it spirals out of control and we end up with such ridiculous activities as have been reported today.
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19 responses
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
21 May 07
I agree, whats the point anymore. i am tired of it all. I just want to go back to having fun. Forget all the bad stuff and the drama lets have fun. I give up fighting for a lost cause. Wont change my friendship but I can just let it all pass without getting into arguments with people. Let the games begin lol
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@smuggeridge (2148)
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21 May 07
OK lets do that! Lets start again with the sole aim of having fun, and if anyone wants to argue we can tell them to leave our discussions and do it somewhere else.
I'm off for a while but when i return we can begin in instigating the new world order of mylot!
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@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
21 May 07
I agree lets all have a good time! Let's try and stetch ourselves to create the best conversation that well generate visitors from unknown sourses that well be spellbound by our brillance! Can we do it, yes we can. Let's put our heads together and create thought provoking discussions!
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
21 May 07
While I agree that some thing are not worth arguing about, i have to disagree that this website is pointless and unimportant. If after 1572 post, you have come to this conclusion, it may mean that you are simply bunrt out and I am sorry to hear that. I have gotten burned out at times too, but this site has actually been a blessing to me in more ways than one. I hope you feel better soon.
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@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
21 May 07
That was very good insight on your part. Deep down I am sure he doesn't mean the website is pointless look at all his points. Earning a buck is never pointless or unimportant. I hope he sticks around.
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@smuggeridge (2148)
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21 May 07
Maybe your right, just not really enjoying it at them mo. Maybe i will have a holiday and actually do some work for a change (my boss will like that)
@Jennifer21 (2476)
• United States
21 May 07
I agree with you when you say that argueing about differences in one's beliefs is ridiculous. I think some people just try to start arguements and set out to start a debate. I just try to avoid these topics most of the time, but I must admit, I have found myself caught up in a debate a few times.
I do not think that this is a pointless sight, although, I do see a lot of pointless discussions, and a lot of spam, I still see some quality discussions as well.
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@smuggeridge (2148)
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21 May 07
i don't have a problem with debating, that can be interesting and help you to understand two points of view, the problem comes when it reaches the point that you are no longer discussing the discussion but just arguing over nothing. I just wish more people would do what i do and say OK i don't agree with you and you aren't gonna change my mind but thanks for your opinions, and just leave it at that
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@tess1960 (2385)
• United States
21 May 07
Wow! Such strong, and harsh words. you must be responing to the wrong things. Jumping into arguments. I have had a wonderful past few days here on mylot. No arguments or disagreements here. We must be in a different mylot altogether. Frankly, I'm glad for that. Ok, so take your advice and lighten up and go look for some fun, friendly discussions, nothing to serious now, just light-hearted stuff and you will feel so much better.
SMILES!!
@custodio5801 (7)
• Portugal
21 May 07
I am still trying to figure out how this site works... but then I have only been here for a day... but what is the purpose of this site?
@kslcash (198)
• United States
21 May 07
I sincerely hope that we are all adults and accept the fact that everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Arguing is ridiculous and juvenile. Frankly, I like viewing different opinions about diffent things. Lets not be close minded and think that our opinion is FACT or that noone else's opinion really matters. Mylot is very interesting and provides the opportunity to view or peoples thoughts as well.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
21 May 07
I agree with you completely. There is no use slandering other, specially over the net as you don’t know the person so well and are therefore unacquainted with his/her general views. However, where you see the glass half-empty, I see it half-full. What I am trying to get across is that if you overlook such occasional blokes who have nothing better to do than ruffle others’ feathers, you will find Mylot a wonderful place for exchanging ideas and views on myriad topics, worldwide. From my small corner in India, I have learnt and related to similar problems of moms and their kids from as far and different places as Brazil, Portugal, USA, Japan, China, Australia and God knows where. It just re-kindleds my faith in humanity daily and reconfirms my belief that no matter where and how we live, we as humans are basically same, a part of the global village!
@pittan (156)
• United Kingdom
22 May 07
I haven't been following the serious arguments taking place on mylot for a while but I some what get the gist from your post. This is suppose to be a fun place to discuss stuff not argue over things. I 100% behind you smuggeridge. It's networking people not netbickering. Let's keep this in mind all the time when we post a comment or start a discussion.
@recycledgoth (9894)
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21 May 07
I joined this site to enjoy some interesting discussions and debates, not get involved in the flame wars and slanging matches, it is rather sad that lately it has come to this. Now I actively avoid this type of posting and look to my friends for intelligent discussions. Please don't leave us completely, your discussions are always interesting, unlike so many others. :-)
@moumitamazumder (817)
• India
21 May 07
Yes that is really happening here. When one finds another disagreeing with his view, he spends too much of words to change the view. But we should really not take things so seriously. It's only the different views of people, and that is what disguishes man from one another. We must just concentrate on the nice, useful and friendly discussions that we find here.
@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
21 May 07
Well where have I been. I have seen discussions like yours popping up the past few days about these discussions but I have not seen any of these discussions. Your not really leaving for good are you, I hope not. I think stick around and make some good discussions. I am trying to but I guess I am not that great at it yet. I must be pretty boring so far as I don't get that many readers but I am hoping to get better as I go along. I love a good debate do you! I am sure it is just the nagging that you don't like and well you don't even have to go there. Somehow I avoid it! Hope to see you around making good topic of conversation!
@anku888 (136)
• India
21 May 07
You are giving undue importance to the responses,plz don't take it to heart. Maybe your idea or thought helpful to someone so don't give up.
@GardenGerty (160713)
• United States
21 May 07
I keep hoping I have dodged the bullets, as I have friends on both sides of these battles, and I love them dearly, in an online sort of way. Time for us all to stop and take a deep breath. I give you my vote, smug. Let's get social, and banal, and helpful, instead of spiteful.
@callarse1 (4783)
• United States
21 May 07
If you are on here to argue then don't, actually I was in a few discussions like that. And guess what I did? I just didn't reply back, who gives a f! I don't want to fight and I can surely post on more discussions rather than focus on one that keeps on rambling about everything and nothing. Basically, I like this website, but some of their users are silly and want to pick fights. Therefore, if people reply to your post and want to attack you, let it go. Don't respond and move on because you don't need the crap, right? Have a nice day, smuggeridge
Pablo
@markgadiano (895)
• Philippines
21 May 07
Why are you leaving? I am very new in this site? is there any reason that I should know? any problem?
@michaelalwynrabago (256)
• Philippines
21 May 07
I'm sorry that it dissapoints you but a lot of people share the same interests nowadays. They start discussions depending on how they feel in that certain situation.
It is because they want to know something that they do ot know and want to know answers from people who know the answer.
You, probably don't know everything. Still you ask other people. You are just dissapointed in this kind of things because you think there is a common redunduncy in all the discussions posted here and you got tired of replying to posts in the same manner over and over again.
I hope you can understand are that no one is perfect and everyone has the right to discuss what they like most.
I truly respect what you hace said in this discussion and I hope you can add me as your friend. Thank you so much for this wonderful post and more power.
