Prejudice on MyLot

I respond to everyone that I can on any subject matter that I have any input for. I, for one, am tired of seeing the Britney Spears one. We here enough about her on the news. they say she has bipolar disease but I think she is doing alot of it for attention, myself. Now back to your topic. I have no problem responding to all discussions that I can relate to and some days I get a good response from members and other days not. It is almost like a Jeckyl and Hyde type thing here. I say to just be you and post what you like. We can never please everyone here and I will not try or worry about it no more. they tell us what they think and we should be able to do the same.

I do not think it's a "prejudice" per se, but just a skewed mindset. So many folks have been brainwashed by the TV set into thinking that talking about celebrities is more important than real world issues, such as politics (which effects us all), hunger, homelessness, etc. In regards to the discussion you engaged in. The first time the discussion came up, there was one set of folks responding. Now that it has come up again, there is a 2nd set of responders. Naturally, there will be a good chance of a different set of responses. I wouldn't put too much stock in this situation. I know it's frustrating at times, but just remember that mylot is comprised of folks from all sorts of backgrounds and mindsets. You will find "dud" discussions from time to time. Just like you get out in the real world. You don't always "connect" with everyone you talk with. Don't give up ... keep going.

Neither do I and I guess that we will never understand how it Works Sweetie I do not respond to any of that sort of Discussion as it does not interest me what so ever but I do see that they seem to get a lot of Responses on them Don't let it get to you Hugs to you

I guess more people respond to the sensational than the positive. It is sad but I guess it is true.

I used to think that way to worldwise. Don't feel sad, we can't please everybody and that's not what we are here for. We are here to share our views, learn and just enjoy the fun. Positive or negative, we have our own experiences to tell us what needs to be changed and what needs to be developed. I learned a lot from here and I am really thankful. I am in sympathy to what you feel. I asked one of my mylot friends about that and she replied polite enough to explain to me, 'maybe, it's not on their interest at that time' or 'maybe, it's something they are not interested knowing.' With your number of posts, you have really shared a lot I'm sure and many are still owing you the best points that you shared and made them known. I also would want to thank you. You are very informative in your posts and really helped me somehow. Keep up! Simple failures just make us realize that their are some aspects in us that we can change and improve.

There are so many variables that must be taken into consideration. Timing for one. Depending on when your discussions are posted, you may get a different "audience" for each one. (hmm..maybe someone should experiment with posting the same discussion, at different times of day). Also the time will affect how many people will see or be interested in responding to your discussion. Then it is luck of the draw - depending on who runs across your discussion will determine the nature of responses your get. I cannot say that there is NOT any prejudice, because there definitely COULD be. But I wouldn't chalk off your situations to prejudism. It could just be bad timing or bad luck.

Think I understanding what you are saying here but not positive. Personally, I won't respond to anything involving Britney Spears because I am sick of hearing about all her woes no matter who posts a discussion about her. She's a major goofball who is a failure as a mother and obviously only worries about her fun times. What is ashame is that she is talented.

I have felt prejudice are everywhere.it is also seen that i started some discussion which have few reasponses. some very very popular member here starts similar discussion few days after. it gets hundreds of responses and all are just supporting him/her view so much.

But not every body like that, here at mylot. Don't be sad. I do gets lots of miss understanding here since i don't know english very well.

It has a lot to do with varoius things. For example, wording. If you are rude then obviously people are going to response. If your discussion is very short not too many people will respond, if you aren't responding to the comments left to people you won't get much reponse. I totally understand what you're saying about that. It seems like it just depends on timing. Pablo

I'm not sure what discussion you're referring to but I'll tell you in no uncertain terms I've seen a great deal of prejudice here and I hate it! I don't get it and I never will get it. As for someone sensational like Britney Spears and company, I don't get that either. Annie

I've seen discussions here in my short time where one gets a bunch of responses and the other just a few. I think some of the serious discussions on current events or people don't get many responses sometimes - folks at that particular time may just be looking for EASY discussions to respond to. That being said, I'm sure prejudice is alive and well on here, I hate to think that is the case too. Remember there are a lot of us on here that could care less about the race/religion whatever issue. I also think it bears a factor in some discussions, but I like to think of it as a positive factor - a different point of view for instance. I enjoy your discussions, so please take this response as a token of support and acceptance...whit

You want to truthfully know what I think? You may not like it, but prejudice is not about skin color, but hate..I have heard black/white and hispanics all go after each other. The white don't like the hispanics, the hispanics don't like the black and the black don't like the whites and it shows in the way some people treat each other.. Now don't take me wrong, there are many that are not like that..My husband works in the city and there are black and whites that get along great, including my husband and this co-worker, but at the same time, another co-worker of the same color as the one he gets along with is absolutely awful and this person is also female, giving her more leverage to do what she wants, because she can cry because she is a female..Very frustrating..

Hmm , I think people really dont care about predjuice unless it happens to them. & maybe it's not an important topic to them , where if you hear Britney it is , because of her reputation.May I ask what's your nationality?=]

like anywhere else in this world there will be prejudice on mylot, people are people they think differently some are fair and some are not, if you have reason to feel that your discussions are treated unfairly please report. as for myself, I rarely ever use the negative rating button I think that button should be disposed of to many people abuse it.

Me neither, my friend. I've seen a big drop in my responses of late, but I think there's a glitch in the system, where friends are not being notified of my starting a discussion. However, there are times when I just don't understand the working of people's minds. Is it because the "other" person who starts the same discussion has a larger following of friends, or is it merely because their mood is not right? There's nowt as weird as folk, as we say in England. Brightest Blessings.

Worldwise sweetry I am dismayed to hear you feel this way! I in no way condone prejudice or bigotry and I know for a fact that there are a lot of members here who feel the same way! I am not saying that prdjudice and racism does not exist - although I fervently wish I could! Could somew of it not be timing? Or the fact that the person you have started a post on is not widely known whereas Ms Spears is famous globally or should that be infamous? I don't mean to be dismissive sweets or to make light of prejudice just exploring the options. xxxx

I don't remember your discussion but I bet I responded. I think it all depends on who sees your discussion and who responds. it is just the timing. don't take it to heart. Really there are so so many members here....it really is all about who caught it.

I to think it would have to be the day, or what ever people interests were on that day. I think you do very well at starting discussions. I have also seen you get very good responses as well, I would not give it much concern. Oh and just to let you know, I have not once replied to a Britney Spears discussion, not yet anyway. I just have no interst in those sorts of things, I look for good discussions like this instead. Keep up the good work and don't take it to heart if your response is not what you hoped for.

that is disheartening and rather disquieting but did you make sure that people understood just what your viewpoint was when you posted your discussion? i know what you are saying I have posted what I thought were relevant discussions on something and got no responses while another rather fluffy one like do you like hamburgers got a huge response so I do not know what to say.