Why you think some people chose to comment instead of answering the topic ?

I'm kind of in 2 minds about this actually. This IS a discussion forum as such, so jumping on in directly below someone else's comment if you want to respond in context is not necessarily a bad thing and I do think there are times when a person gets to say what they wish to say without having to respond on their own. However, it's the argumentative aspect of it that I can sometimes have an issue with. There are ways to argue a point and there are definitely people here that lack any decorum at all. The type of people that are looking only to be disruptive won't gain any respect from me or anyone else for that matter; and are acting in a counterproductive way here.

I think that it's pretty pointless. Do you still receive money for responding via comments? I've never actually gotten to the point where I feel it's important to argue with others. Maybe this would happen more often if I went to discussions with more arguments.

I don't respond to someones comment unless I've responded to the discussion and I try to make a good response rather than one to pick a fight. I don't know why some ppl only post to others responses to pick a fight...seems like a waste of time to me. [b]~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS**[/b]

I think that people see something they disagree with and feel they have to respond. These types of people are convinced that their way is the only way-especially if it's a religious topic. They may mean to answer the topic but a response so inflames them that they must step up on their stage and begin ranting in an effort to convert people to their views. I think they don't have the reasoning to tackle the entire topic but can only pick out things that offend them and concentrate on that. I also think this type of person is a minority here, there are not very many of them. Sometimes, too, part of the topic that someone is responding to shoves aside the larger idea in the responder's mind and he or she forgets the bigger question.

Maybe they just want to express their opinions. Happy posting!

they better mind their own business, people have different ideas and opinions, it's better to comment related to the topics that have been posted but it's not also bad to comment on other's comment as long as it does not give insults.

MyLot is an open form and it is fine to respond to either the question raised by the OP or a question or opinion stated in a response to the original post. Someone may have an issue with a response but not have anything to say about the original topic. There is nothing wrong with that unless the discussion starts to get lengthy and then it is best to start a new discussion so as not to take away from the original post.

Hi Elitess, I feel this is totally wrong although sometimes I will respond to a discussion and see a comment another myLotter has added and maybe commetn on that saying I know exactly what they mean or just to say hi if one of my friends that not of thing but not to get into an arguementative debate at all. Huggles. Ellie :D

Oh I dont know really cause Im not one of them. If I have to guess Im gonna have to say that they just love to be involved in discussions with more than one person. Cause if they respond, that might just get them stuck in one place. As in that post only, whereas if someone comments on others responses, then he/she can have many conversations at the same time. Im not sure but I also dont think that they get any incentives if they just comment(?) and not at least respond to one. The cases that Ive read sometimes is that the member would respond to the discussion, then also comment on others' discussion. Then there are those one or two lone comments that tried to answer another member's question that really needs to be answered. Guess they were just trying to help.^_^

Ego.. is the answer, everyone has it and has it in BULK. No one wants to be questioned. They want to teach others, some minor experiences make them thing that thei'r big time wonders and they must always argue. Some people thing arguin is the key. Some people are like hitler species. A dominative dictatorism...Say anything. no one wants to hear

I think it is best to respond to topics depending on what is asked. It is best to give your best response and give all your ideas and opinions about a certain topic. You should answer depending on what is being asked not on what you feel. We should used our brain always first than our hearts. But sometimes we can not avoid to argue with others but I guess arguing in a nice way and decent way is acceptable. Changing of ideas is the best way to learn. We may have different views and beliefs but we should never defeat the main reason why we are here. That is to earn money, to learn and gain friends. We should not fight with others nor say that there idea or their discussions are wrong. We can always say otherwise but not in a way that we are already questioning the topic that a member posted. I have been into arguments but they are educational one and not to the point of getting enemies. I even became friends with some of those member here who have different beliefs than mine.

Maybe because of their pride and beliefs. Some people think that their beliefs and opinions are much better or higher than the others. But i guess there is no point of arguing because we are here to express our thoughts freely and this is not a debate site. For those people who loves arguing with others, I gues it's time to ponder and think that they every person is entitled to their own opinion.

Well i feel that some people leave a comment because what they wanted to say has already been responded by someone.....so they rather would like to agree with that person on what he says......so people just like to initiate a nice discussions by giving out pointers to talk on......and some people can simply be spoil sports who have no other work but to spoil someones days by leaving their unwanted comments......so my advice would be stop worrying about the third category.....and if it falls within the first two categories i feel there is no harm in doing it....in fact it can be good to the discussion initiator.....just my views though....what do you feel ????

In my opinion, i do not think arguing with the other responders on a topic is a wise thing to do here. As we all know, we all are in mylot here to have discussions, and so for sure there'll be different opinions and thoughts among the members. Knowing this, we should accept and understand the others' opinions with open heart. No one in this world is the same. If their opinion is different or contrast with mine, it's fine, definitely fine for me. It's just a waste of time arguing here and sometimes this may hurt others feeling. So, we won't get any benefits too from that. Then why still they're doing it? I also do not understand,haha.

Let me respond by stating that it takes two to argue. Would you say that I am arguing at the present moment? To some people the topic makes very little, if any sense. When this is the case, and in order to respond, they must question the topic of the post. I do not call this, (questioning the topic) arguing. In my book its quite ok. How can those who do not understand the topic completely respond without questioning?

Hi elitess, I think if they read the discussion in the first place, then they would have the reason not to start argueing, its just common sense, unless they have a good reason to arue the point. Tamara

Hi friend! for me is enjoyment and passtime.

Well,i think these people are someone who really want to discuss something ,when they see some words they think they should respond to,then they do,no matter wether it is the topic or other's responding.they don't care the money,i think i understand that,and i respect them.Of course ,there are also some people that don't know this kind of responding will not bring them money,i think after they have seen this topic ,they will notice that.

That is which a part of discussing so when comment would come, then there is a lot more of interactions than of what the topic would be. But being outside the topic, then they are just out of the discussion as to be. Finding myself answering such posts really has to be with the topic rather commenting others regardless of the topic.