Do you afraid to give a negative comment?

I think there is a difference between disagreeing about what is said in a post and being negative about the post itself. If a discussion started with "Eating fruit is bad for you", you could respond with the opposite opinion and say why you think fruit is good to eat. But you should not tell the person they are stupid for saying fruit is bad. I just ignore any discussion I think is foolish, and I do see plenty of them. Even if a friend starts such a discussion I will not respond. I would never give a negative comment about their choice of subject. Some people do like to respond to discussions about what is the best fruit, so I think there is no harm in someone posting a question like that. Personally I always look for discussions which have more thought behind them.

I am new on here, and did not know you lost points for negative comments, I am not even sure how to gain points, however, I guess, it would not matter to me, I feel the response is worth more then the point, as long as it is in good taste, it should not be docked, or on the subject, now, if people are docking just to dock negative just to, then I feel this is wrong, Could be wrong, not sure, however it is, do what you feel is right, and the rest will be. For with the attitude I will lose, you never do anything, someone may needed to hear it, and they did not because you did not respond. makes sense.

good day.. honestly yes because at my rank I think a good star is necessary so that my fellow mylotter would take me seriously however if I reached the rank of say 1500+ then I might not be concerned about it. I would hate it when I've gotten a negative remark that is uncalled for because I never do that to others if ever I'll do that it's well deserved. In my opinion this is a forum as long as the discussion is within bounds and no disrespect done, I say we deserved to be heard without harassment in one kind or another.

hello monney_maker, I am not afraid to give a negative comment. When I post a response, I write what about my opinion on the topic and may it appear good or bad to others does not concern me since we have different views anyway. There is no right or wrong with our opinions. We may have conflicting ideas towards a certain thing but that will create a good discussion to share each others view. I only join the discussions that I'm interested. So when I get across to some discussions which seems silly to me, I just ignore them. It's not that I'm afraid to give a negative comment, I just have no good idea about it that I rather not join the discussion. I guess it's also not fair to give a (-) rating to someone that gave a negative response to your discussion or which conflicts to your ideas. Have a great day!

hi,i'm novice here.i don't know a negative comment.maybe you can give me some good advice. what should i do here, then i will get a star like you.and what i can't post here.so i want to learn something from you.

I feel hesitant at first but since almost all the members here are respectful to one's ideas... it made me realize not to be ashamed of my REAL insights however positive or negative it is.

nope, i am not afraid in giving negative comments. If that's how i perceive things, then so be it.

Just do what you think is right. Sometimes you get kids on MyLot and they post as if they are adults and can't think up anything better than the basics. They just don't know better! I'm sure it's not meant for any harm. Perhaps as you say, they couldn't think up anything better. Be well. Good luck on MyLot.

I think I would leave it alone, make no any my opinions to his or her discussion

I am not afraid to tell people what is really on my mind. As they say, "people are entitled to give their own opinion" so people need to respect it. With that I would also like to say "don't sweat the small stuff." You know MyLot is a paid discussion site. Some people would do their best to gain as much earnings as they can even with some nonsense topic. The best way to address such discussion is to "Ignore" it totally. Like us they are entitled to their own opinion or discussion for that matter. We just need to respect and be sensitive I think in order to live in harmony.

I do agree with you and i have also come through such nagative discussions,but we are helpless and i think we should simply ignore them.

I thank you, for I have learned something of great value, I will remember that NOT to give negative ratings, I don't mind when they are in the subject, however, I was reading it if was not of the subject, but then even that does not deserve a bad rating, I believe, I am guilty.. sorry for who ever I did this too. For I did not know, Guidelines are important and clarity is more. Thank you and again sorry, I am so glad I learned this lesson at the quickness as I have.

No way why shud we be scared to give that negative if thats what it seems to be.But im more thinking of the words rather than the content,if I see someting thats really not good and it can be seen by kids etc ,some just spell it a bit wrongly and so that it looks different,but the topics are very different and many folk practise there english here and there typing too.

i also may give a negative comment. i will never revile anyone. i will just take the fact.

i am here to let others know about my view there are always for and against in any discussion and if that is the case then why should i be afraid of that

Why should you be afraid? They can't hurt you! That's the advantage of the internet !

This doesn't seem to happen alot. If it did there would be more unrest than there is. We all have a right to our opinion. I think we do need to do it with decorum and tact. I also think the ones that don't will not last very long on here.

No, i don't. But I'll get annoyed with some certain people that actually don't like our discussion but then post and tell us that we need some advise and all because of posting such a discussion. Lol, issit wrong to post any of discussion? I thought here, free to post anything. Lol. She really annoys me! .

i also may give a negative comment. i will never revile anyone. i will just take the fact.

What i can say is that you need to be constructive in your comments nether too fake nor too negative. In this case, the people that asked the question will take your comment seriously.