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I don't know Celest, you do wear glasses and that goes against my beliefs, however after 10 months of being here, I still can't find that delete button. LOL :oP Some people find it so beyond them to take on personal responsibility and then use that as a reason to gripe. "I smashed my finger and it's YOUR fault for not stopping me", types. You know like those that sue everyone because of their own ignorance. These people are a dime a dozen, they don't even shock me anymore to come across. The best I can offer is yes defend yourself then forget them. They are unimportant nitwits in our lives and should be treated as so. BTW I am going to over look the glasses thing, since I had to put my own on to type this. :oD

I may not know what was said but I will say that this is definitely the place where all people of different races, religions and cultures come to talk. There is bound to be differences and undoubtedly someone will end up being offended at one time or another. It is how you handle it that matters. If this person doesn't care for how you talk or think they can either simply say "Hey, I don't agree with you." and move on or just not respond or talk to you in the first place. I think it is just poor character to openly judge and criticize.

Sweetie unfortunately there are People like that on here and we just can not seem to avoid them no matter what we do I am just glad that you have taken it like this and I have to agree with you that People should check out the Profiles first but all they see is money Signs and a lot of People seem to think the more they have the better which is not the Fact at all Well done Girl for this Post

"In fact, if you are judgemental whatsoever, my suggestion to you is that you look over other people's profiles before adding them" *applauds* absolutely!! the blind adding thing drives me batty I have to admit...but what this person did to you is just flatout ignorant! Some ppl are such a trip :-/

Hey, I know exactly how you feel. I've been on this site for 7 months and have never had much of a problem with anybody. In the last three days I have had 3 discussion aimed directly at me.. I have (subtlely and not so subtlely) been called a liar, told I am misleading people, accused of verbally attacking someone. All of which couldn't be farther from the truth. One person has said they'd hang me for something I didn't do. I have been insulted, verbally harrassed and disrespected to the max. I literally have no idea why all of this happened in just a few days. One post I could see how my words could have been misunderstood so I profusely apologized for unintentionally offending this person. I still got blasted. I guess the only thing left is for someone to tell me that I'm going to he11! Which would actually be the lesser insult of all of them since I am not a Christian and don't believe in a he11 of any sort. I'd gladly have an open minded person such as you as a myLot friend so I'm sending a friend request. I hope you accept.

One of the things I like about mylot is that everyone has a different opinion. It wouldn't be any fun if every one thought the same way. That person who posted such a negative discussion about you must be very small minded. Those who go around like that saying bad things about people who they don't agree with give real Christians a bad name.

If it wasnt for our differences wouldnt the world be a very boring place to be? You have every right to defend yourself if someone is posting about you.

When I am asked to check out the discussions of someone by the recommendation of a friend, I do so gladly. Even if they ask me to add them to my friends list, it is "my choice" to do so. If I do not want them as a friend, I do not add them. Before I add anyone, I check out the discussions they have started and those they responded to. I have in fact denied a few only to later down the road accept them as friends. If we were all one cookie cutter shape, the world would be a boring place. I choose not to be bored. Big Huggers to you my daughter/friend. Love ya...Mom

I read that original post and couldn't believe how ridiculous it was. Talk about stupidity! What does she think a friends list is for, showing your popularity? How about finding out if you'd like the person and what they have to say before adding them? Mind you, I can't complain too much as I _did_ find your profile through her post, and now I'd love to be your friend! :D Goddess Bless!

I can't believe there asre these sort of people here on My Lot. I didn't see the post you are referring to, but I have heard so many instances of this kind of thing happening. Why this person would even bother adding you as a friend, if she objected to your beliefs is ridiculous. My guess is that she was using it as an opportinutty to attack someone, in this case you. Some people simply aren't satisfied unless they are on the attack. I really think this person has a problem... whoever she is! Don't you loose any sleep over it. I am happy to have you & your Mother as friends.

I guess no matter where you go there are judgemental people. I try my best not to judge someone. I get to know them and if in my heart I can't have them as a freidn. (which very seldom happens) Then I can always delete them or not talk to them or whatever. I don't know you yet although I think you have answered some of my discussions but you seem like a nice person. As you said though if someone doesnt like you then delete is a good option here.

Speaking of diversity, the people on myLot are a truly diverse bunch! Just like the Olde Saying,"It takes All Kinds!" Everybody knows and understands this, so why let it bother you when someone "Disses you on the Spot?" Try to remain cool! Nothing will come of it! The poor fool who is doing this is showing her ignorance, and when you respond you are allowing her to "Push your Buttons." An incident such as this is not worth mentioning, much less getting upset about. So forget about "defending yourself," and get on with your life. (shes going to be very disappointed when she realises you didn't even mention it in a Post)

i think that was terrible what happened to you and your mother be glad she is out of your friend list we all have our opinions and shouldn't judge lest we be judged

hun, you should not care what people think of you, You should always be yourself. What she did was wrong.

Sorry to hear that you have had to go through this sort of thing. It is closeminded people who think it is their way or the highway is what is wrong with this world today. This person needs to be brought to the present instead of having her head buried in the past and the way it used to be. Things has changed and for the better people can express themselves and be themselves more without having to defend themsleves to the whole world. Well, they still are a few with their head buried in the sand. Those types of people are the ones who never want to see change. If God didn't want such different people he would have made us all the same and think the same. Thankfully he did not because it would be one boring world. My grandmother was closeminded about things and thankfully for me my mom was a rebel. I have been reading some of Sylvia Browne books and she has opened another whole world of things and ways of doing things and believeing in things. It is through her I learned they were a godess. I guess no matter what we say or do people are going to have their own opinions about this and that and that if they don't like certain people that have joined mylot and the way they are then they should seriously try to find another place to make a few cents because mylot is full of different people and hopefully it is to stay that way for along time.Peace.

I think as this site grows we are going to have more of these problems. People have there own opinions and if they can not keep an open mind then they need to get off the Internet. I am taking an ethics class online right now and have been harassed by one of my classmates about my believes on issues because they are unchristian. I personally wish these people would realize that they are the reason people do not go to church anymore... but thats another discussion!

I'm with you, Ceece, and I hope you don't mind that I added you as a friend before posting this response and I did look at your profile! I can't stand it when people use their "Christianity" as a justification to judge others! Guess what...if someone is religious, that's great, whatever their religion is, that's great, too and if they're NOT religious, so is THAT great if it works for that person! Someone's religion is a personal choice, as is their political affiliation or lack thereof. I happen to also be a liberal activist so I think we'll get along famously but I also get along with very conservative people. Someone else already said this but I agree 100%-if we all thought the exact same things about every issue here on myLot what would even be the sense of having discussions! I'm very willing to listen to other points of view as long as they're give in a respectful way. I think that's how we'd all like to be treated so if we just "do unto others, etc., etc." we'd have alot less problems on myLot and in the rest of the world, don't you think? Gee, thanks for letting me go on like this! Annie

I agree I'm not here very much at all and had a few friend's request that I'm surprised at.I think some people just add friends to make their list bigger.No matter what site if there's converstion there will always be someone to stir it up. I checked out your my space ,very good voice,lucky you,and songs I at first didn't notice you wrote.Good luck!

Oh my! You mean you're a liberal, activist...gee if I had known that I wouldn't have added you...LOL Bravo...I love your frankness here, and I loved the fact that you pointed out that this person, whomever she was claimed to be a God-fearing Christian...the worse in my opinion...They are the most likely to pounce on someone whose views are different from them....I have friends from all walks of life -- I have no arguments with anyone regardless of their racial, ethnic or religious viewpoints and will respect their religious belief and I would like to think they have respect for mine as I'm as I put it A Born Again Pagan...LOL..though I have had a few responders (not on my friends list) who will put their little save your soul speech on one of my discussions about Paganism/wicca...I don't need my soul saved thank you very much and I wonder why this person is putting there opinion on a discussion of mine they obviously don't have an agreement with...like why bother? What's the point? Like move on..go to someone you do agree with and don't attack my beliefs--Its responses like that,that I get that make me want to throw my computer out the window....yeesh...The sad truth though, is that there are people who just love to spark an argument no matter what it is or they misread something you might have said...I had one humdinger not long ago...I was responding to a discussion about interracial marriages...I belong to several ethnic/racial groups INCLUDING Native American...the OP mentioned the fact that she had Native blood in her family and I was basically saying that no doubt the marriage was looked down upon since it really wasn't that long ago, that people still viewed Native Americans as savages and heathen...well yikes I got attack by someone telling me for shame, to say that, and said I should be thought of as a heathen and savage and that I'm a bigot and racist...She rattled on how she was Native American herself and an honors student....Uh, like duh? Am I missing something here...in my reply I had clearly mentioned I was of Native American blood....so me? A racist? Against whom? My own kind??..well honors student or not, this person perhaps missed one detail in her schooling...like how to read

Well call me a misnomer when it comes to classification. I don't tend toward left or right in fact I think we've got a nice flock of morons on the hill in both "parties". And yea quoted that because I believe its a one-card monte and just one big power grab. Sad part is the common person gets screwballed easily by these empty flapping heads all the time. Okay now that that's out the way, look at my friends list. I've got tons of people from differing backgrounds and I'm happy at all of them. They are great! I give out my opinion yes, I know I'll have disagreements and they'll have some with me, but it comes with the territory. And on top of all of that, I'm first and foremost a helper, friendly ear, impromptu counselor ;p. So I could really care less about stances and opinions, we all have differences in them. What's important to me is that everyone is having a good time and if they are not, I do want to assist them with their troubles, if I can. Phew, that's a mouthful. Sorry for critting your eyes with a wall of text. Even if you have disagreements I think you'll find plenty of mylotters that are quite accepting of people of all walks of life.