Anyone else have a hard time with some threads?

Yes, I have come across a lot of these types of people here. Strangely enough, they are all American - I know because I keep a small database of users "NOT to reply to". Not only are they "right" all the time, they think any non American is an idiot. I have several other categories of people in my database too - basically all to avoid!

Unfortunately this is a problem I have with most threads here on Mylot now. I can remember back in the day when I first joined Mylot. I was literally making 30 to 50 cents daily. I was on fire for a while. But at this point, I count myself doing great if I make more than ten cents in one day, especially from responding to threads. That's primarily because, quite honestly, I just can't find any discussions I want or even can reply to for the very reason you said in your second sentence. I'm not saying there aren't good threads out there, but 99% of what I see typically when I do happen to log on, I just can't respond with a worthwhile response. A lot of the time it may be because it's about something I'm just unfamiliar with or can't help with or something. But yeah, I've been through it myself.

I avoid political and religious topics because many times those sort of people are there. Other than that, if a topic is interesting I will respond and if I have to interact with one of those kind then I will do my best to 'do battle' with them. My star suffered a few year ago because of one of those situations but the user is no longer here.

hi immortalkisune its not wrong to voice an opposite opinion as long as we all stay courteous to each other but if the other person insults anyone who dares voice any other opinion I guess I too would not want to get in a fight at all.I really have not come across that as its usually in the politics or religion place as those people will not countenance anyone who has a different opinion than theres. but I a so have to bypass discussions on hockey leagues and cricket leagues and foot ball too.I just do not have any real knowledge on any of those at all.Also I hate to try to answer something thats too light weight like your favorite flavor of ice cream or whats your favorite topping on your pizza? A lot of these do bite the dust when mylot admins gets around to deleting them.

I've actually been searching and searching for a thread that I could relate to for the past like 10 minutes now. But I totally understand what you mean. There was this thread where the poster posted that he accepted anyone's views about the topic. So I voiced my opinion and next thing you know, he's full on attacking me about how wrong I was and how he's right. I then replied to him that I was just letting him know my opinion and my approach on the topic he started but each and every time, he would try to prove me wrong. So much for being open to anyone's views. I only tend to reply to threads that interest me or I can relate to. It's hard finding some right now.

While I have seen & spoken (or typed to) hundreds of close-minded people. When someone has that "No, I'm right" mentality, it is fuel to the fire for me as I love to enlighten people whenever possible. Of course, I do need to have knowledge of the subject matter. When I don't know enough, yet am interested in the subject, I will teach myself & then figure out whether the persons opinion is valid & if not, I will begin to debate & attempt to enlighten people. My philosophy is that, knowledge is power & millions of people in the U.S. are losing that power. So I do what I can to give it back to them.

Me too! I sometimes find it hard to comment on discussion. Most of it because it does not concern me at all. Like for example, discussions about politics in America, which I am not a citizen of. I can participate if they are talking about Obama, but when its about other politicians I have never heard of, then I am off to the next topic for discussion. lol