If You Don't Want Anyone To Disagree With You, Don't Be Controversial

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@Rollo1 (16679)
Boston, Massachusetts
September 9, 2015 8:47am CST
It makes sense. If you don't want controversy, don't post about controversial subjects. If someone disagreeing with you is going to ruin your day and force you to block them, then don't post on any subject that someone will disagree with you about. Post photos of cute kittens, or something. This is myLot. The site thrives on discussion, not on multiple rubber stamp answers of "Yes, I agree". Not much interaction there. This is myLot. There are people from all over the world with different worldviews and religions and political beliefs. That's what makes it lively . So, even if you think your views are completely mainstream, there will still be someone who has a different viewpoint. If you can't handle reading comments from people with different viewpoints, then be very careful about choosing your post topic. If you want nothing but agreement, you could post about how much fun it is to get paid when you reach $10. I don't know anyone who would say they don't want to be paid. Yeah, sometimes I can be contentious, but I don't comment on just those posts I agree with and I don't expect everyone to agree with me. I hope they don't, so we can generate some discussion. Lively discussions bring earnings, right? But, just to be safe... How's the weather?
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
9 Sep 15
You are so right. People cannot start a discussion on a controversial subject then pretend that nobody disagree. Cute little kittens and money we earn online are safe subjects.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
9 Sep 15
You could still end up with someone claiming to hate kittens or stating that Mylot should not pay. To be fair there will always be someone who wishes to disagree whatever you say or write.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
@Asylum Come on, no one could hate those cute little kitties. There are those who disagree just to be disagreeable. I hope I am not one of those. I might be right on the edge, though.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
@LadyDuck Well that's it. If you don't like controversy, stick to the safe subjects. But if you wade into a hot debate, don't be surprised if people have other opinions.
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• Avenel, New Jersey
9 Sep 15
YES. i try not to post anything political on facebook because not only do i not want to get into arguments with anyone, i dont want to be upset with ignorance or hate haha... sometimes being quiet is the best policy, but other times its good to speak up, especially when you feel like its a safe arena/around open-minded people or if justice really is called for. just depends on the situation i guess.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
Oh, I duke it out on Facebook all the time. I have had more hate directed at me than fan mail, but I don't mind. I am not the one who got my bloomers in a twist and blocked someone, lol. Some people don't like to argue or debate and that's fine. But they have to know that if they open the can of worms, they have to expect the consequences.
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• Avenel, New Jersey
9 Sep 15
@Rollo1 i hear you, i just emotionally cant deal with someone whos racist/ignorant/sexist/etc etc. so i cant start anything without fear of getting upset about the world lol
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
10 Sep 15
I don't mind any topic as long as it is interesting and why not controversial topics, we have had many such topics discussed here earlier and at times the admin had to intervene asking members to cool down...But I notice many members stay away from such topics and play safe , which of course is their choice !
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Sep 15
Yes, I do remember a few discussions that got quite heated. I don't really want that kind of liveliness. Maybe somewhere short of all-out war.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
10 Sep 15
@Rollo1 LOL, thats true, some of them were verbal wars no less, not very healthy ! But there can be discussions which can be interesting even if the subject is somewhat controversial ..
@thea09 (18305)
• Greece
10 Sep 15
I like a lively discussion as long as those that disagree don't resort to abuse and stock insults.
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@vandana7 (100606)
• India
10 Sep 15
Birds of a feather, argue together.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Sep 15
I get called a lot of names on social media. There wasn't much debate on the bubble, and I guess there is good reason to avoid it here, too, since I have already been blocked by someone. But people who don't want a discussion shouldn't post about controversial subjects.
• Cape Town, South Africa
10 Sep 15
Unique insults are so much more interesting...
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
9 Sep 15
A good discussion is healthy for the soul, and the mind as well of course. Good heavens, sometimes we even start changing our viewpoints. That's a dangerous thought, isn't it.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Sep 15
Hey, no changing viewpoints, that messes everything up.
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
10 Sep 15
@Rollo1 but doesn't that show I've been listening to and respecting others' opinions?
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
9 Sep 15
As long as people stay respectful, it's all good! And the weather is nice so far
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
9 Sep 15
Excellent observation. I'm in total agreement.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Sep 15
@Bluedoll Well I observed on the weather wrong, apparently it was raining, lol
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
9 Sep 15
I have absolutely no problem with people disagreeing with me. The value of a response should be measured by it's content and validity, not simply by agreement or disagreement. In the past I have had comments in total disagreement with me, but if they are reasonable and well presented they can really improve the overall quality of a discussion.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
I think a comment should add something to the discussion, even if it is a point of contention.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
9 Sep 15
Yes,how is the weather?As you said,myLot is all about lively responses and comments.So long as the responses are not too rude,disagreements are good.There will be plenty of interactions.Nice photo of cute kittens.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
The weather is insanely hot. But tomorrow it will drop about 20 degrees, which will be livable. Kittens are cute, but sometimes they disagree.
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@cgalavia (1436)
• Philippines
10 Sep 15
Everyone has a different opinion so we should always expect that there are few who will disagree and accept it,respect it. With the weather,It's so hot in here.
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@cgalavia (1436)
• Philippines
10 Sep 15
@else34 oh yes,as long as we have that respect,we'll all have peace in here interacting discussion,there is a smooth relationship to everyone.What a nice feeling it is.
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@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
10 Sep 15
I respect your and every one else's right to differ.We should not expect everybody to have the same opinion.Remain polite,but firm.This is the strategy I follow while dealing with discussions on controversial topics.
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@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
10 Sep 15
@sweetroses,difference of opinions is what makes life spicy and worth living.Variety is the beauty of life.Different flowers in a flower pot look beautiful.
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@rjsezack (36)
• Ft. Worth, Texas
9 Sep 15
The weather here is cooling off and we did get a little needed rain. Now that can get to be one big bore. Let's talk about something that will really start a stir. Who the heck we goin' to get as President this next time. And can he/ she straighten out the mess that goof ball has done.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
I really don't know what is going to happen with the weather or the election. I don't think that even the strongest president can undo a lot of the mess the country and the government is in. Our problems are deeply rooted in the abandonment of representative government. A recent study shows that Congress does not follow the will of the people 90% of the time. We need a Congress and a president who understand just what they are supposed to be doing, and execute the will of the people, not their own agendas.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Sep 15
@glenniah No, I don't believe in that. If people want to be apathetic that's their right. Unfortunately, the majority of people who vote are being educated by MTV and teen moms, etc.
@glenniah (1197)
• Mandurah, Australia
10 Sep 15
@Rollo1 Perhaps compulsory voting is the way to go. Just sayin
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@sofssu (23662)
9 Sep 15
Yeah lets discuss the weather here.. Its safe,.. and I prefer that
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
It's really hot and sticky here. Perhaps it's that way sometimes on myLot, too, lol.
@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
10 Sep 15
The weather disagreed with me today. It rained hard and now it's scorching hot. Oh, and I agree with this post. Is that alright?
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Sep 15
Hey, I love it when people agree with me. They definitely should agree, since I am always right.
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• Philippines
10 Sep 15
@beatburn if only we could argue back against the weather and convince it, but the weather will always win.
@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
10 Sep 15
@Rollo1 your majesty. I'm at your beck and call.
@Tampa_girl7 (50541)
• United States
9 Sep 15
I try to live by the phrase that we can agree to disagree.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
Sometimes, we have to conclude a discussion that way. But it's important to know what we think and what others think. It's how we determine our opinions. Facts, knowledge, listening to others, etc. We may never change our minds or change anyone else's mind, though.
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• Cape Town, South Africa
10 Sep 15
The weather as a topic is potentially a bad choice. Do you have any idea how the Greenhouse Effect is messing with the weather? In fact, so much so that it could be said that we now control the weather.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Sep 15
I only want to know about your individual local weather. We leave the global weather to the globalists. They will have all the individuals put away soon, anyway.
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
10 Sep 15
The world weather today will be sunny, raining, hot, cold and mixture of snow and ice followed by warming up and a clouded cooling down. Stay tuned for more weather reports on the spin cycle as they develop.
• Cape Town, South Africa
10 Sep 15
@Rollo1 - left brain or right brain weather? I try to present a balanced outlook...
@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Sep 15
I have responded to controversial discussions, as the topic was interesting. There was one discussion that I responded to, that I know now, I shouldn't have, as it was a nightmare, and all he did was argue, and he felt he was right and everyone else wrong. I ended up blocking him, but the way he got was awful, as he got mean and vindictive, and I had no choice. I no longer post to those that I feel will be controversial or argumentative.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Sep 15
Yeah, occasionally I wish I had just closed my eyes and moved on. But I don't anyone except stalkers.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Sep 15
@Rollo1 I should have done that too, as if I had, I wouldn't have had to deal with him being so mean and vindictive.
@vandana7 (100606)
• India
10 Sep 15
I know you...I know you...from somewhere...Hitler discussion? Well, I finally located a document on net that indeed qualifies as incriminating evidence. So my dear, I went on to search and search till my quest was satisfied. And it was not Simon Wisenthal that did the job. I have to, after all, discount some prejudices as well. It was a document in some mental health institution. Phew...that convinced me that the man was extremely cruel indeed.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Sep 15
No, I blocked Hitler on social media ages ago. I think you have me mixed up with the guy in Argentina.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
9 Sep 15
I know what you mean. I think some people are just over-emotional and tend to overreact whenever their views are challenged. I like thought-provoking posts, but they don't have to be controversial to create lively discussions. If a post offends me, I just don't respond and move on. And oh, the weather? Windy!
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
If I can't comment without being offensive or if they post is offensive to me, I might just move on and ignore it. But occasionally, I will want to comment even if I don't agree with the OP.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
10 Sep 15
@Rollo1 I understand. That's the whole point of a discussion afterall - so people can throw in their opinion, agreeable or not.
@gudheart (12659)
9 Sep 15
I understand what you are saying. Posting controversial topics will only invite different opinions which is great, but only if the writer can handle different view points.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
Exactly. If you post about controversial topics, then you have to be prepared to hear other opinions and not take it personally or punish others for disagreeing with you.
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@gudheart (12659)
9 Sep 15
@Rollo1 I am new here, so have not come across anyone doing that yet, but it is bound to happen.
@seren3 (387)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Sep 15
Ha ha -the weather. Well yesterday it got up to 112 F in one neighborhood and a few others lost their power. Which is just awful. But today- only 102 is predicted. The norm would be around 90-95 here. So it actually is a topic of conversation! I do enjoy reading posts from peeps in different places.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Sep 15
It was unusually hot yesterday here, too. But today a bit cooler, though very sticky and humid.
@MARKOTOP (56)
• Bandung, Indonesia
10 Sep 15
You are so right. People cannot start a discussion on a controversial subject,because This life would be wonderful if there was a controversial, it can make us go forward
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
13 Sep 15
Here's some kitties for you to discuss - ha ha - I dont think people should ever post controversial material - its just poor taste.