do you get angry when getting negative comments?

Not really, we cannot please everybody and we cannot make them agree with us. Negative comment is a good challenge and it serve as spice in discussions, if no bashing and there is still respect, the discussion will be great. Sometimes positive comments gets boring...and I think no one wants a boring discussion.

Not immediately! First I will read the comment carefully and entirely to see how strong are the reasons to comment negative. If there is a strong base for the negative comment it will make me happy, not angry. If there is no base for the comment so I will react with a meaningful smile. Regards sultani

Sometimes negative comments get into my nerves especially if they are insulting and non-constructive. Anyway, criticisms are there to help you get to know more of yourself especially when they are constructive and done in a calm manner. But if these negative comments are below the belt already and demeaning and degrading to my part, I have to take a stand and get angry just to show the person that it's too much already.

When I (rarely) start a topic I hope for the thoughts and opinions of others. They will not and cannot possibly all be the same as mine and it would be a sad world if they were. We are all entitled to have our own opinion about everything and part of becoming mature is to be able to listen, share and evolve, forming our own selves from what se see and do and learn throughout life. I find the topics where all of the responses agree with the starter just for the sake of it to be very annoying. It is often very obvious too. Some fear to let their real opinions come across and I find that very disappointing. My favourite discussion in the whole of last year was one posted by a friend who had a certain idea of his own and as the discussion progressed and several opposing views were placed, the whole dicussion took on a new light. In the end the starter changed their own opinion and it was a really great topic. It started out as a very simple topic but the varying and opposite thoughts of others made it a real success!

I don't really get MAD, but I feel overwhelmed and discouraged. I am a very sensitive person and I just am not good at taking negative comments. I feel bad about them. If someone gave me a negative response, I would probably not log in here at myLot for days. LOL.

it's just human nature to get offended when you get negative responses from things like these. however, it will depend on how you grew up if you will take it lightly or make a big deal out of it. sometimes, it's in negative things that we will learn and grow up. it's hard to absorb it at first but it will help us in the long run.

I think that when posting an opinion that is different from the discussion starter, that first you should be respectful. Some topics create immediate feelings that can be very powerful, and you want to scream your opinion, I think that is exactly how the ugly discussions get started. Take a moment to breath walk away, think of a way to respond without implying rudeness. Being able to handle opposite opinions is one of the first signs of maturity and shows a healthy way of thinking. Listening to others opinions I believe is healthy!!! To answer your question yes I have gotten mad about a response in the past, more from just general discussions, the reason the person not reading the discussion all the way through and response didn't go with the discussion. As always just my 2 cents worth!!!

I don't get angry when I get negative comments. All Mylotters are free to air their point of views and we have to respect them. If I get negative comments, I just ignore it. .

I really do not expect everyone to have the same idea as mine and therefore some comments may not be in the affirmative or may not share the same views as I have. I really do not agree considering that everyone can express their thoughts and ideas here. Even if they disagree with me. After all, this is what a forum is all about.

I have created some discussions in the past and I have to say that I have received some negative comments in the past and they were quite strong as well. I don't mind someone having their say and I think that as long as it's constructive criticism then it can at times be very helpful. However, initially when I receive these comments I do become angry deep inside and I think to myself that I just have to respond to this person in some way to inform them of my thoughts on their response. However I choose to respond though I am always polite and respectful, this is very important and shows good communication ability as well. This is the good thing about discussions though, there will be different kinds of people responding with different views and all views are acceptable I guess, it's just a matter of communicating with everyone. Andrew

We shouldn't get angry for negative comments. i think only our pride and feelings are hurt by these comments. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Our views can not be shared by everyone so we shouldn't pass judgment on what we don't share.

well friend when i use to be n my twenties and even in 30tys i was a back fighter and use to argue and fight like anything!after the negative comments!even once a serious spat started between the two groups and was some kind very ugly!!result!but now by the time and watching some relegious channels i have changed a lot?and i leave the place and ignore what may one is saying!which has really helped me to maintain my peace!!!

when i created a discussion,i just want everyone to write down what you really thinking.Discussion is a place we talk openly,so whether the comments is positive or negative doesnot important any more.

I have still not recvied any negative comments,but some comments that help out more. So i have not been angry with any comment yet, But if ever i receive any negative comment i wonnot get angry, but would try to understand reason behind getting negative comment. Its after all discussion, people write their personal point of view so i feel there is no needs that everyone needs to agree on particular topics. Even i feel there is no need to get angry , Everyone writes down what they feel about particular topic.It can be positive views or negative views . Thats whats is call disussion.

I used to get angry at negative comments a few years ago at other communities. When I first started using the internet, I had a short fuse when it came to dealing with people online. It was kinda funny, now that I look back at it. Now though, I don't let that more bother me. I won't agree with everyone, and that's normal. If I get a comment that seems a bit too political for my liking, I'll just take a deep breach and accept that view point. i can't thing what anyone else thinks, but I can accept it. If they insult me, I just have to rise above the nagative and move on. Easier said than done, but it is indeed doable.

No I don't.I don't consider a response to be negative because someone has a different opinion than me.A negative comment is when someone acts rude in responding to my discussion,then I consider it negative.

There are times when I get fired up when people post angry comments here. There are times when I am delighted when someone gets agitated over an issue! I still hold to the saying that everyone is entitled to have his/her opinion. An opinion is an opinion. Happy MyLotting!

...Hi workoutfreak, When you start a discussion, what you are hoping is, I am at least, that the people who respond will be honest and let you know what they think. It is not to obtain all positive comments, in my opinion. First of all that would be very boring, second of all, everyone does not think alike. So there should be varied and diverse opinions. You have to be diplomatic enough to accept and respond with respect to all. It's more interesting that way. It should be a discussion not a jugdement on the right or wrong side of the subject of the discussion. Hang loose is my motto. I don't know everything and I like to learn. Negative comments should not be deemed as bad. Take care.

Hi work out freak: I'l bbe totally honest. Negative comments affects me. I don't get angry but really disappointed because that's not the kind of attitude I'd like to receive. I mean, when I ask a question,no mattter the subject or the circonstances it's obvious that I'm expecting an answer or an advice. It's logycal. I don't want to be attacked or to received negative comments. Thanks for your question. ALVARO

Nope I don't. Probably feel dismayed but never get mad. That's part of mylot. We are all swimming in a pool of opinions and ideas. We never know what we're gonna be seeing floating with us... It can be full of _ _ _ _ or wonderful petals. WE are all entitled to our own opinions.