Are you annoyed by silly discussion titles or are you amused by them?

You make a very good point eichs1. Sometimes discussion titles are provocative for a reason. Initial impressions don't always tell the story and many things can be taken out of context when you only get to see a portion of the complete picture. The old adage comes to mind; you can't judge a book by its cover Good post.

I rarely give a negative rating and I only use it in extreme cases. I don't believe that members should be punished for silliness or an attempt to add levity to the boards. If I am not interested, I just skip by. However, someone hasn't been enjoying my posts lately because my rank has been reduced over the last day.

There really isn't a whole lot that I could do about it anyway, so why worry? I am not even sure where or why it is happening. I don't think that I have done anything to warrant such treatment, but some members might disagree with my comments/opinions. I guess it is an attempt to stop me from posting a certain way? I have read other member's posts regarding such an issue and I have also heard that some members have a difficult time in the politics forum. I don't post a lot there, but perhaps that is where it is happening? I do check my interest rankings periodically and, ironically, my rank in politics has gone up and my rank in myLot has dropped way down recently. Oh well...

That's a shame, I don't see anything wrong with your discussions. I save my negatives mainly for people who are being truly hateful, but not everyone is like that. If you post any political or religious views that someone disagrees with, that can easily get you a negative, which I don't think is fair. I wouldn't worry about it, though, as it doesn't really mean anything.

I know that when it comes to faith, things can get quite heated. I don't wish to turn this discussion into one about religion, so I'll try to tread lightly. You have touched on the issue of insult and sensitivity, which I think pertains to this discussion. I understand how you have been insulted and I think that you have taken a very mature approach to dealing with such an occurrence. The saying that you posted is poignant and thought provoking. I may even use it myself from time to time. Thank you. One's faith should easily be able to stand up against petty comments. If not, I suggest that it cannot be that strong. If God needs to be protected by man, than how powerful can he truly be? There is another saying that is too often ignored in our politically correct times: I may not believe in what you say, but I'll defend your right to say it.

"One's faith should easily be able to stand up against petty comments. If not, I suggest that it cannot be that strong. If God needs to be protected by man, than how powerful can he truly be?" Exactly. I love this!

Your writing style, which words you use or how you present them can be revealing. One's comments are clues to their personality. Cheers.

OK, you've got me there, haha!~You have a valid point there!~

Some members are very talented when it comes to drawing eyes to their threads. One of the funny things that I have noticed is that the most successful of these posters sometimes get their discussion titles imitated. It can be provide for an even bigger laugh when you see how someone has tried to alter the title slightly.

Well, some discussions are serious. Some questions/comments require a different approach or level of thinking then others. That doesn't mean to say that everything should be taken to heart and I do think that fun should be a motivation for participating on myLot. Thanks for sharing.

I have noticed a marked increase in the quality of discussions since I first joined myLot too. It isn't just the more serious discussions either. Some of the less serious or silly discussions are very creative. I think that this is a testament to the quality of the membership on myLot.

Perhaps you have heard the old saying: Laughter makes the best medicine Not everyone comes to myLot to engage in serious, thought provoking discussion. A little bit of jovial behavior has never hurt anyone. Thanks for sharing.

There are some discussions that I think are over the top or unappealing, but to each his own. People certainly do come in all shapes and sizes. Some titles can be hard to misinterpret. That is an interesting comment. Although you may be self conscious, I don't think that you should worry about improperly phrased discussion titles/questions? There are many members on myLot whose mother tongue isn't English and as long as you are able to get your point across, I think that is all anyone cares about. Cheers.

You are absolutely right pweety. You have to be careful when posting because it can effect you negatively. If discussions become deleted, so are you posts within them and, therefore, your earnings reduced. Being familiar with the myLot guidelines as well as taking into account who started the discussion is advisable. Cheers.

I share your sentiments. Perhaps there are members who think this is a silly discussion or that I have used a silly discussion title? Not everyone is interested in the same things. As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life. Cheers.