Now its against the rules here to give your own opinions on anything?

I've run into some of that with political discussions and because of it, I've chosen not to respond to them any longer. Wouldn't it be boring if we all agreed on every issue? We are all adults here and at the end of the day, I don't understand why people react in the fashion that you've described. Can't we just agree to disagree when something is opinion oriented? Insulting and belittling someone because they disagree with your opinion is simply childish. Don't let them get you down. The person who truly looks like an idiot in your scenario is the person who thinks that it is appropriate to insult, bawl out, and belittle someone just because they have a differing opinion. Take care.

I see that a lot if I venture into political, religious discussions or anything to do with abortion or gay people. I am wondering if you are being a little too sensitive on this. You say that "a lot" of mylotters are like this and then you go on to describe one individualI did not see the discussion yet so I am not sure. I do know that sometimes one jerk can make you feel as if they all are against you,

It does seem as if you risk getting shot at if you venture into politics or religion. Anybody who states their opinion respectfully shouldn't have to put up with that, and if the person was rude to you, you had every right to report it. Sorry this happened...

There is such things as being constructive in a person's criticism and not being constructive, seems like that person opted for the "not so constructive" angle. Sorry you got hollered at, it's not right at all!

Sweetie, stupidity, comes from those who actually are stupid themselves. Ignore people like that. They will only give you a headache. Just do this, that will make you feel better. TATA.

Hello Hatley, I guess they just can't understand the meaning of opinion they were trying to point out that you disagree in their opinions.I think its normal to people,they don't think your opinion is useless when you try to give another idea,its an immature act indeed,I hope everyone should understand we don't have similar idea and opinion at all times..People have different views and not created with the same capacity to understand the situation and things around. Happy myLotting! Have a happy weekend!

There is no way that I would do that. I may not respond back, if I don't agree on something that could cause controversy, but never would I jump someone for posting their opinion.

Sweetie did you not know that the rules are you have to agree or get torn into? Ignore People like that Sweetie They do not like the truth, they just want to earn money, but will not accept the truth There are a few People on here that are like that and well I just ignore them because they obviously do not want your Opinion, they want you to agree with theirs, if you don't then that is it they tear into you and the best way to deal with that is do not respond ignore them I am sorry this is happening to you Sweet but it is not you it is the People who do not want to admit that they are in the wrong or what ever Hugs to you -----Love you

Hatley, when I give my opinion on something and someone decides to pick at me about it, I just ignore them as if they were not there. I posted in that discussion as well, I think, or anyway, in one with you, and I have not seen a comment on my response yet. Do not let them give you grief, lady. You are entitled to your opinion, and to speak it. This is still America. If I remember correctly, my opinion was pretty much the same as yours. I just saw a neat TV show where Matthew Broderick was helped by experts using old census rolls to learn about his grandparents and great grandparents. It was a neat show.

I was so intrigued to know the discussion you were referring to, tried to search but can't find it anymore. Anyway, I think these people should have their own MyLot. But before you become a member you will oath that you will never disagree and not to use "in my opinion" in the discussions or else you cannot be a member. I just find it stupid when people cannot simply take the opinion of other people. These kind of people should live alone.

we are in the same boat. sometimes i will avoid posting in topics that i don't agree on cause i feel that the member who started will some how expect me to agree with whatever he said. and so just to avoid conflict i will just respond on something i agree with.

You have as much right as them to voice your opinion and you should keep on doing it.In the words of voltaire i may not agree with what you say but ill diefor your right to say it.Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of democracy.

we really cant avoid those people who took our response personally than take it as a joke instead for them to laugh with as we are not here to look for enemy nor to have a heart attack nor to have a bad mood. in fact we are here to change our view in every thing though its really so bad to think that theres people like them. i just ignore them and go ahead with other discussion, sometimes i report it to admin for them to stop since this is a free post site and we just give comment to what we read.

yeah its true we should be respecting each other what the use of showing the superiority complex!its not good!

Hi Hately, Once I felt like insulted on my response then get a rude reply and simultaneously my rating also went down. Now what I am doing is, I will skip that kind of topics if the starter is not in my friends list. If the person is familiar to me then only I give the difference of opinion. Means I am taking much care to give the difference of opinion, yes sometimes the starter is very important to give a liberal reply. Don't worry much, sometimes our time is bad consequently facing these type of insults.

Hi, Hatley :) Doesn't sound like the poster really wanted a discussion. Sounds like what they really wanted was a bunch of people to come and kiss their backside and say "yes, you are absolutely right!" Don't let them get to you. Some people hate when others have an idea of their own

oh my. i feel so bad for you Hatley. i know the times this has happened to me, ive been so embarrass and it hurt my feelings so bad, i just had to stay away for a while to calm down. even though no one is face to face here its like a community and so i started not going at all to politics and often am afraid to go to religious discussions to boot. btw, we got our census in the mail. i just filled it out and sent it back. arent they doing that elsewhere? just AZ? hhhmmm.

I too did just like you did, giving my own opinion and trying to b as polite as i can, but some people sometimes just want to have some agreement not an opinion. i just let it go, but still i am standing in my opinion. everyone have their own right to disagree and agree.

Gosh, Hatley, that is really infuriating! But a friend once told me that many people are borderline nuts. Many still have crossed the line and yet mingle with us as if the world is in their hands. So, I was given a good advice which I hold preciously to this day. It goes like this... in any situation wherein people choose to be despicable , be sure that your are greater than that situation. I hope that helps. Don't worry, many of us are on your side.

Dear Hatley, if the poster was only looking for yes men/women, he/she is in wrong place, not you. May be you should ask us to join you in such a discussion. That way we can all try to make the poster realize that others are entitled to voice their opinion here, and that he/she has to be courteous like a host. Cheer up dear lady. We are with you. :)