What do you think of those who broadcast things here?

It's really tiring, I avoid them and ignore (discussions) as much as possible. I don't like these types of posts, they are not discussions but as a material to use against another member. Mylot is not like this before, most members use their friends and other people to jump into the topic and a(as you've said) gain sympathy on the threadhost. It's like they manipulate other people to earn here, which is unfair. I have read that it is against the guidelines to start a discussion pertaining to another member (be it pro or against), I wonder why this hasn't been checked by the admin. I prefer to keep away from these types of posts, better earn my way here the HARD way and be a friend to almost everyone..

I guess it depends on what people want to get from a discussion really. I have noticed a few of them and I responded to one recently actually because I felt a bit sorry for the poor guy as he recieved rather harsh comments and couldn't understand why. Sometimes it is easy to let emotion get the better of you especially when you are opening yourself up to the views and opinions of complete strangers. I only got hit by a gremlin the other day who accused me of only posting a discussion for the money and posing an unintelligent question, further advising that I should limit further discussions to requests for help/advice. TBH I was tempted to start one about how whether it was worth responding to such comments in the manner of politeness in receiving a post but then I kind of thought this is probably the kind of reaction they wanted - other than a caustic comment. Really I suppose it depends on what you feel is appropriate for a discussion and whether you are particularly bothered about what people make of the calibre of your question. Personally I tend to avoid such discussions as it is easy to get embroiled in arguments.

Everyone thinks differently..some people feel comfortable while sharing their personal problems here...it is upto them...you cannot stop them...it is upto you to reply to that discusson or not. It depends upon their attitude also...whether they are introverts or extroverts. Good Post!

Well, I don't think it is too neat. If it is very obvious that you are referring to a particular someone without even needing the name names, keep it among your friends in a more private environment, yea? :P

It happens and for reasons you described. The most ironic thing about it is I've seen it as a perpetual cycle. Someone gets offended, offended person starts a thread about it (instead of CONFRONTING the person), person A sees discussion and starts their own rant, person C sees that discussion and either sympathizes or starts another rant of their own. And so forth. I've been to a few forums, but as far as I can recall, only Mylot seems to do this. Maybe because discussions like this can actually get to a tight circle of friends and rarely the "enemies". To me, it can be rather childish. On former forums, things were laid out and tight. If someone had a problem they were upfront with it. There was no hiding, no cloak and dagger (certainly not to the degree I've seen). That's my view on it.

It's a vicious cycle to say the least. I have only been here about a month and have seen too many threads about this. Why go and let people know your business. Ok yes some things need to be said out in the open but others are left to be confronted in private and not made for the whole world to see..

I think that too many people trake a difference of opinion too personal. Sometime that difference come across a little harsh so feelings are hurt so that person feels that they have to point it out. and it becomes a circle of poining out those hurt feelings. Me If iget hurt feelings I just go on. No need to rub salt into the wounds.

I do not really mind it. I think it is a way for someone to come up with a discussion. Maybe it is a way of someone blowing off steam like you said but whatever it is, I think people are just trying to be heard one way or another.

I haven't actually heard of this happening before, but I do think its wrong its giving the other person more reason to retaliate. Its letting the other person know they were right in doing what they did because the person is dumb enough to post a discussion about it.

I think it depends on each persons personality. Some people feel they should tell everyone what happened, what hurt them, or where they think they were wronged. Some prefer to deal with it by themselves or just between them and the people involved. SOme people are overwhelmed by the situation and just need to ask to see if they can get different perspectives. ALthough I enjoy being here - quite a lot , actually - personally I don't really take it too seriously, so whatever is said to me in here doesn't not really impact - at least negatively. I did learn a lot and I have enjoyed discussing views and opinions, but I don't let myself get upset by what goes on here or what people might say about me. But I know that if affects some people much more and I guess it's their way of dealing with it.

Well Joey, as in real life, people can let their emotions get the better of them even if only online. Sometimes people feel "attacked" over voicing their own opinion, and so on and so forth. I think if that is what they want to start a discussion about, then go for it. If I don't have anything to add, I won't. I am not as active as I once was anyway. I only respond to emails I receive in my inbox from friends. I dont even know what's going on outside of that !! LOL

I think the best thing to do is just stop offending folks! What a novel idea. Just write about cool stuff or interesting stuff or blow your mind and write about educational stuff. Then maybe nobody would have time to offend anyone because they would be enjoying themselves too much!! I told you it was a novel idea! Shalom~Adoniah