How many people get on MyLot just to argue?

I certainly don't look for arguments on this forum though it has been my experience that some posters deserve a good talking to in regard to ignorant racist and religious comments that insight dissension among myLotters. At the moment some political discussions have innuendo that is totally unfounded and should not be left unaddressed. Personal attacks are for the less intelligent ones who cannot argue a discussion using knowledge and experience. For these people, it is best to ignore their comments and not buy into them. What you give energy to grows. If you feel that some posters are too aggressive and personal with their posts, report them to Admin. You learn allot through this forum, especially about human behavior - it's no different to real life.

i LOVE to argue, and if the person im arguing with cant keep a cool head during the debate then thats their fault not mine. ive never gotten pissed off from a debate or argument and i expect the same out of my opponent, if they cant handle it like an adult then they shouldnt have gotten themselves involved in it in the first place. i dont come here JUST to argue, but its one of the sites main attractions for me. a good thrilling debate/argument makes my day.

everyone has the right to express their thoughts and perceptions. but if its already below the belt..i think..thats not good anymore!

You know my first thought after I read your discussion was to make a smart comment. But I thought otherwise. Anyways, I agree with you it is ridiculus. I have bitten my tongue so many times on here that I am surprised it hasn't fallen off yet. Some people can be very rude and it is uncalled for. I have actually had people do this to me, but I just ignore them(as hard as that is) and most of the time they move on. I am not sure if anyone has actually gotten banned from here for personally attacking someone else, but I think they should implement it. Have a great day!

There's an olde saying, "It takes two to Argue," that I never forget, and the reason is, I've been married 52 years to the same woman.So having said that, May I choose to differ with you? I love a good argument and I never get upset no matter what! Imagine what myLot would be like if all the responders sided with the Posters, and no one took an opposite view!Its the opposite view that makes the post! If a person gets angry that's their problem. We live in a free country, and People are out there right now, putting their lives on the line, so we can keep that privilege. God Help America!

Here's my take on it. Yes there are a few people who just seem to do nothing but argue, and sham, and insult, especially on certain subjects. However, there are people who really are debating, but some of the other members can't take it. Members like this cannot debate, or are so irritated someone is saying something different they'll either gather "friends" to counter/sham or they'll just hit you in the star rating (that's VERY easy to do around here... -_-)There are also members who are selective readers (i.e. they didn't read the response/discussion, they just read what they wanted and reacted to that. -_-) Also note this. That even the most argumentative people aren't always a detriment to a site. They too can be civil people when not debating. Members seem to forget this as well (or they ignore it). If someone is clearly being a constant disruption (post chasing, stalking, yelling, insulting... to incredible degree) then there should be action. However, if you or a friend have been in a scrimmage/debate with another member, why not find a bit more about them? You may find they aren't ogres or that only a couple of issues they feel very passionate about... but other than that they are amicable. This response maybe ignored (thanks star rating -_-... thanks odd deletions as of late...) but I still felt the need to post my piece here as a known debater... but also someone who's felt witchhunt involved in the discussion matter.

I hope not many do so. This just doesn't seem like a healthy or productive reason to be on a site in the first place.

Some consider mylot as their own battleground[i][/i] here, they come here for an intellectual opinion and debates. They look at mylot as a form of media, to share something to other people from all walks of life and around the world. But this is where everything breaks down and resort into nasty arguments like those misinformations, disagreements and debating. I believe that this is not the right place to do those things, it's better to tackle it on public and in personal so points can be taken and credits are given to who deserves it. I didn't came to mylot for that purpose, I came here to share and contribute positive/helpful informations. Not to mention the people whom I've come to meet here came from different places, we both get the chance to exchange idea and opinions in a healthy manner.

you are right. i have seen that many people are using it for various other purposes. I value that people should have different opinion. some are here just to argue with others. it is not right.

I agree with you wholeheartedly. Its hard not to take stuff like that to heart either. I've gotten difred up over the ignorance of people many times, not just here but other places too. I think people like that should be kicked off of mylot.

I couldn't agree with you more, having been one of those who someone was leaving really nasty comments all over in some of my discussions I posted. I don't mind a good debate if it's within content of the discussion, I don't always expect people to agree with me, or I would hope that my friends here wouldn't expect me to always agree with them... For really heated issues I usually stay clear anyway. But it was last week that out of the blue someone here in effect began stalking me...the person made comments that had nothing to do with my discussions, was down right rude and insulting...At first I just made "cute" replies back but did point out to the person that the response being made didn't have anything to do with my discussions..then yikes, the person didn't let up...he kept attacking me, and not only me but make caustic remarks to my friends as well..clearly a person who had nothing better to do then create a "situation" that just plain wasn't pleasant. Not only I but many of my friends did report the person... all the person was interested in was to get our goats (to put it mildly) and who just wanted to make trouble for us

One time my hubby and I argued because of Mylot. Not so serious but we are arguing about gossiping and i really had a mouthful about it and later on he gets back to me.. and said that mylot is what you call GOSSIPING.. which he misconstrued really wrong... Mylot is more of expressing your thoughts and feeling on a certain situation.. you're giving them knowledge and advise.. you are reaching out to people you dont know or haven't met yet. I dont see any problem doing mylotting.. it is fun isn't it???

I always try to keep my responses positive sounding. I like when people rate my responses positivley as it helps to put the algorhythm in my favour. However, sometimes I read a post that i totally disagree with or I feel that the way they are treating a situation is a little extreme and they are harming themselves or other than I have to state my opinion whether or not it negativley affects my rating.

Seeing as how I just got here, I don't quite know the specifics, but I can understand this happening. The internet is a massive outlet for people to speak freely and anonymously. Such an outlet is inevitably doomed to exploitation by people who want to puff out there chest and seem superior to those around. The anonymity factor is damning in a way that people feel free to slander and offend anyone they disagree with because the only reputation to be damaged is one that they can easily recreate or cover up. Debates themselves are not harmless, they can be a way of conveying a point or persuading an idea. It is when the debater goes calling out people for the wrong reasons, or simply none at all.