Does anyone have the same problem as I, I post about a controversl

Not me!!! As long as MyLot allows it, I will post about it. I don't do much discussion posting, but if its something that is bugging me, I'm going to post it. If a discussion creates a reaction within me, I will respond. The only way to solve controversial issues is to talk about them, its the only way we can come to an understanding. I won't bite my tongue for anyone, in real life or on this site. Its like a friend of mines signature line in her e-mail. "I don't care what you think about me, you have yet to find out what I think about you!!!"

Does that make you want to not write about religion or sensitive issues, and just go to write about the safe interests? NOpe not at all...If ppl dont like my opinion or views they dont need to read it..just skip past my post...What find annoying is when I've posted a heartfelt comment on a controversial topic that i'm passionate about and having someone come in and tell me I'm horrid, have no conscious, evil, need god, am lost and so on and so forth..More than annoying though I find it pathetic and pitiful really I mean how sad must ones life be in order for them to constantly try to belittle others for feeling,living, believing differently ya know...Its that whole "bully syndrome"...put the attention on someone else (usually someone they are jealous of) in order to not have to concentrate on the issues in their own lives so they can keep living in denial..Sad really

Yes i tend to avoid those discussions too. What is odd to me those are the people who are the rudest are also the most sensitive when someone disagrees with them.

All the more reason to stay away from topics like that. Well that's the reason why I do because some people can be really nasty and I would rather answer non controversial ones and not get the flack that comes with it.

I know exactly what you mean, but I do not allow anyone to stop me from saying what I want to say. Everyone else on here gets the opportunity to speak what is on their mind and I insist on doing the same thing. Trust me, they only attack the truth.

Hi suspenseful, I think I know the article you are referring to here. I commented on it. I happened to disagree with you entirely on that issue. You thought I thought you were a bad person. I didn't. I was just explaining that I didn't agree and why. I didn't see any name calling but a lot that did not agree with you. Maybe I missed something. If you enter into a sensitive topic that is apt to touch some emotionally, you are apt to recieve emotionally charged responses. You can't take them to heart.

Religion should be kept aside on mylot because when it comes to religion everyone thinks they are on the right path and hence they try to force others to adopt their views and this causes mix reaction.

naw noy you , ya just keep on keeping on good luck there will always be someone who dont like what is said but they realy need to move on to something else . I might not agree with all any one says about religion but thats me and I will put some answer in. MIght not be what any one likes but then thats me!

I really don't care what other think or say about my postings. This is an open forum so I just ignore anyone who seems to try and inflame because that completely deflates their intentions.

I think that in a forum such as myLot we should be able to post about the topics that interest us most and we should be able to do so without getting flamed as long as we don't do any of our own flaming. "Safe" interests are fine but they can get boring after awhile. I just think they key is to respect one another and to get rid of the assumption that some people may have that anyone with a different opinion on any of these sensitive issues must be a terrible person. There are "good" people from all walks of life and from both sides of every issue and everyone has their own unique reason for feeling as they do. For me it's not about trying to change anyone's mind, all I want from here is to interact with my friends, whether they agree with me on everything or not, and to be treated with respect. I've also learned we should be willing to "give" a little and to not jump to conclusions and be too easily offended. I have a friend here with whom I had a bit of a misunderstanding when we first "met" here and she made me realize that when we're communicating through writing rather than verbally sometimes something that may be meant to be humorous or witty may instead come across as mean and sarcastic since we don't hear the tones or inflections in the voices of the poster. Also, as we get to know people better we get to know their personal style and personality better. I've seen what you mentioned about "talking about the poster" and that's just not right at all. It's not right in life outside of myLot and it's not right here either. Annie

It depends on my mood, sometimes I do and sometimes I don't..And I stick with both Biblical and/or experience when I reply..

I am finding more and more, that some people here in mylot are not very nice and they attack you if you say something they don't agree with. So I am trying to stay away from any discussions that are important or too deep. I just responded to a discussion about coffee and I put into my response that I think coffee is not good for a person and that it helps to retain your water. I didn't put in a link to show where I read that, and I got pounced on. So I have posted a link to show where I read that, and I got an apology of sorts, not a I'm sorry for pouncing on you, but a, I will read your information and see for myself. I thought I was posting a response to something that was an everyday thing and not something that was a serious discussion and so I hav now learned to stay away from anything that is for informational stuff. It is sad that mylot is changing and that some of the members are taking this site so serious. I thought we were supposed to enjoy being a member here, and not worry about offending anyone in just giving our own opinions. I try to always now say, this is just my opinion, but sometimes I forget to and it gets me into trouble. So I will just stay away from anything contriversal from now on, and if that doesn't work, I might just quit mylot altogether because it isn't fun anymore when people get so insulting. This is just my opinion.

Yes, and sometimes they get nutso with the Minus button to get their point across. There are times when my star/ratings go down after one of those that I start only looking at things like "what shade of lipstick do you wear" because it is safe. But I always come back after sulking for a couple days. You just can't shut me up...haha

Well no. I dont usually get that problem at all to be honest. no1 has tried to put me down as far as i know and i do post kind of semi-controversial subjects

Anybody who writes about controversial topics has to understand that this is what happens, when you write about controversial topics, you will get that. If you say something racist it is racist, no sugar coating it, etc. Safe topics will be better if you can't handle the flak that comes back from controversial subjects.

No, I get board if I can't talk about politics and/or religion. I feel as if I'm right when people resort to calling me names. That's what people do when they feel as if they have no valid points in a discussion.

To be honest suspensful I leave sensitative issues alone exactly for that reason. To me everyone can have their own views on those issues and some are very strong and get offended if your ideas or beliefs differ from theirs.

I don't avoid controversy at all. I love it. If someone posts a controversial subject, I'm glad to answer. I just give my honest opinion and if it bothers someone, then they just shouldn't post the question. Some people see controversy as a bad thing, but I don't. It's just another way to learn about how your fellow human beings feel about important subjects. Sometimes you can learn from it, but when people just get all bent out of shape and call you names, you just learn that some people are just a holes!

oh yes suspenseful it got me so much strife that I was punished by being negatived from a ten down to a six in as many days just for stating my own opinion. I did not disrespect anyone nor did I flame or call anyone nasty names yet someone came out to get me and they did so now I keep my discussions on the safe side as there are some here who never seem to grow up.

One can do whatever one wants to do but there is a price to pay for it. We have seen many who did what you intend to do and results are there for every one to see.