Would you give BR to members who disagree with the topic but give brilliant resp

Hi Kiran! I do not mind giving BR to a user, who has written diametrically opposite views to my post. What matters is contents and way of expressing the same. I normally avoid starting discussions on controversial issues and prefer to start to which my friends could relate to. have a nice day! Deepak

Sometimes I think that the best response is a response which is very different from my own opinion, because I learn something from that response and because I suddenly see things from a different perspective. I like it when people write something that I didn't expect when I created the discussion. Suddenly I get to see things from a completely different perspective, I find that interesting, and sometimes I give the best response to someone who disagrees with me for instanse if the person has some interesting and unexpected points.

I don't know. It depends. Maybe as long as he responds to my discussion directly and he addresses my question straightly. It's okay if he disagrees as long as he considers my question and he does not impose his own beliefs. Simply put, for me a best response should be open-minded but focuses on the question. Like for instance. I have responders in my discussion "If you were to date a celebrity on Feb. 14 who would it be and why" some don't answer my question directly and imposes their own beliefs. A responder even said he does not believe in Valentine's day because it's a Pagan form of celebration. Like duh! They should just ignore my discussion if all I get are those kind of answers.

I would and I have done so before...

Yeah, I will as long as he have enough reasons giving a brilliant reply which impress me as long as his opposing reply is not quite insulting but so remarkable that it makes me think that his answer is terrific. i would give him the best response without thinking twice.

I actually have done this twice and I did it because the response was really thorough and good! I couldnt find words to argue with the person's opinion so I decided to give it a BR! :)

I think I would give BR to anyone who put across good points even if they are opposed to mine. As long as it isn't rude or really 'in-my-face' kind of an attitude, I'm very open to new ideas and looking at the other side of the coin. So, I would give BR to anyone who has put their views across well.

kirn8 I always give best response to the one who really has given the best response of all, I do not care if its one of the people on mylot friends list or not or even if I disagree with him or her,if its the best in my own personal viewpoint it gets the best response. I wish to give credit where credit is due. If the discussion does become personal and people push the line thats too bad but I will still pick the one I think is the very best regardless.

It doesn't matter to me if they agree with my opinion or have an opposing opinion. If they clearly state their opinion and back it up in an intelligent manner with a well thought out response which provides a good counter arguement then yes they will get the BR, or at least be inline for it if there isn't something better. Sadly some members do not seem to appreciate that even though someone may disagree with your opinion there contribution to a discussion is still worthy of getting a best response especially if they add to the interesting nature of the discuassion by articulating an opposing view point.

Hi Kiran,frankly,I have never been in such a situation before....But certainly I would not have any qualms about giving BRs to persons who disagree with my views,(on controversial topics),provided the response is an eye opener to me and lets me see another persons point of view in a new light.Of course the response should not hurt any ones beliefs or sentiments,and shoulddproject the simple truth in a different but acceptable angle....

I had gave one who response in my discussion as a best response. I think it is ok if we disagree but we can use some polite words so it won't irritate other.

Hi kiran, Discussion exist because there is a different point of views in the discussed matter. And of course there would be a totally opposite views and as we are involve in a discussion, we need to accept other view regardless our stand in that discussion. If they can produce their supporting facts then it is much better. Whenever I started a discussions, I will look to the facts that might different from me and try to understand it or learn from it. Different people have different experiences, product knowledge and cultural background so we can not judge them base on our own value. If they give a good point of view, regardless their stand, in my discussion I would happily give them a best response.

I give best response to the response that seems to me written in the best grammar, and it's writer explained his opinion in the best way.

Sure, why not? If the person responding proved their point in a decent way, then it wouldn't bother me giving them a BR. Of course, if it is done in a nasty manner, I probably wouldn't. We are not here to just here those people who agree with our point of view, but be open to new ideas and points of view. In that sense everyone who makes a rational comment can be considered in the running for a BR, even if it is not in agreement with the comment I had posted.

Kiran! We are the creators of these discussion topics.I would give a BR to the response that best appeals to me.Sometimes, some response may be wonderful but very brief.If it is a subjective topic where there are no precise definite answers possible and there is a possibility of myriad combinations , I would give a BR to a person who has conscientiously responded with taking many aspects into consideration and interacted more and more with me. Personally, I will not give BR to some rude response.[there can be disagreement but not rudeness].And only in an objective tOpic like a product decscription or something there is something known as right or wrong.Otherwise, i feel my heart will take me directly to the answer that appealed to me in every way. One thing--if someone has disagreed with me but Ihave been convinced of that point of view then I would straightaway give the BR.

Absolutely, in fact I try to make that a rule - I look for something new in a response that addresses the topic in a way I had not seen before - I hate the fact that many many MyLotters tend to give a BR to the answer that most corresponds to their own view - that is NOT a BR in my view, I look for a new angle, and if that angle is opposed to my view that's fine as long as it is valid. I think it's great to have a long protracted 'argument' with someone, and then to show there's no hard feelings - give them a BR....

I will give best response to a person who has a different opinion that me in one of my discussions if he can give facts to convince me. This won't happen in most of the cases because people are not open to accept others ideas. I am willing to accept others opinion if they say facts and if they are able to present in such a way to convince me.

...Hi kiran8, I think this is a great question. In making a determination about whom to give the best response award to, I feel that you allow for what makes the most sense, who has given thought to their answer and whether you feel the response is valid in its conclusion. After putting all those factors together, then you judge how well written it is. If the response is at the top of your list after passing those points, then the best response should be given. Agreeing is not the point in my opinion, putting light on the subject is. Sometimes the person who posed the discussion, can be persuaded by a solid argument with a contrary opinion to theirs. If the best response is deserving and it is not in agreement with your stance, then it should be given. That would be my position. Take care.

ya i will give them a best response if they come up give a good point and a quality post . we put a discussion to find the views of all people and hence we cant take any point as a negative one . i will surely give a best response for a good response ..