What Types of Discussions do you Like
By marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
United States
September 18, 2015 8:46am CST
Do you enjoy funny discussions, family discussions, pet discussions, work discussions.
I am just trying to understand why some discussions have more responses than others
. Do you look to see who has written it and if so does that make a difference to you in the discussion you decided to respond to.
What does draw you to a discussion?
I don't think I have any special reason I just go first to the suggestions and comment on those then I go to explore and see what is there.
I can't comment on everything but do as many as I can.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Sep 15
I do discussions that are interesting to me and that I can relate to in some way. I don't respond to ones that I have no interest in whatsover. It really doesn't matter the topic, except for religion and politics, as those can become contorversial and confrontational. I read a lot of discussions before i respond to one that interest me like this one.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Sep 15
@Lushlala I have mistakenly responded to a religous discussion, and it was awful, as the persson that started it just wanted to argue as everyone of our opinions to him was wrong. I finally had to blick him, as it got to be to mcuh, and became a very bad experience, and it took all the fun out of it for sure. Now that he is blicked, I don't have to deal with him anymore.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
18 Sep 15
You have to visit mine more often ahahaha 
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@vandana7 (100297)
• India
18 Sep 15
@hora_fugit ..Well, nobody needs to put brain in gear for those. Even so, everybody sounds so knowledgeable. Mere presence in the group is itself a certificate of intellect of sorts.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
18 Sep 15
Hi Marcy. I like any kind of discussion truly. I am not much for politics is the only one that is touch and go with me and anything profane of course not bothered with those oh and spam haha
Other than those just about anything I like to talk about.
Other than those just about anything I like to talk about.2 people like this
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
18 Sep 15
@Lushlala Yes most people know that political opinions can sometimes break an otherwise good friendship haha
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
18 Sep 15
@TiarasOceanView I also don't really like touchy subjects that may prove explosive, like politics. People can be very precious about their opinions and can lose sight of the fact that theirs is not the only opinion out there. Or the only correct one for that matter.
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Sep 15
I struggle to understand why some discussions do better than others too. I think titles can make a big difference, but I'm not always sure what makes a good title either. As far as what I choose to read - on different days I'm in the mood to read different types of things, but I like to read personal posts by people I've been following for some time. When posts are by people I don't know though, I'll probably go for things that are related to my interests on that particular day.
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@spleendingo1 (799)
• Grand Haven, Michigan
18 Sep 15
I don't have a preference about the TYPE of post, but personal ones usually get my attention. The reason is because I'm so emotionally closed off it surprises me when people can lay out their hearts to total internet strangers.....WITHOUT being sarcastic lol
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Why don't you try opening up some on here it may just help you with the responses you will receive.@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
18 Sep 15
@spleendingo1 I also marvel at some of the things some people can put out there, not just on this site LOL I'm not totally closed off, but there are some things that I just won't put on here!
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@spleendingo1 (799)
• Grand Haven, Michigan
19 Sep 15
@Lushlala I know! It's not just here either. Facebook is my feeding ground for mockery and WTF?!? moments lol
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
18 Sep 15
I love to respond to any meaningful discussion. I try to respond to those discussions which are suggested by dear friends here on mylot. Needless to say that I can't contribute on each and every topic. Shorter and easier discussions are preferred by me.
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
18 Sep 15
@dpk262006 I too always try to visit all the suggested posts, especially that interest me :)
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@hora_fugit (5862)
• India
18 Sep 15
@vandana7 winged owls for one....
Sorry, can't divulge much of the trade secret 
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@vandana7 (100297)
• India
19 Sep 15
@hora_fugit ..all secrets are meant to be revealed otherwise nobody would know they exist or existed.
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
18 Sep 15
@Marcyaz Can we only think about the discussions we like? This one isn't bad. I like discussion when they come easily without much danger of someone going off their rocker.
People below are kind of leaning to topics they can relate to. That will make a person more of an authority on a subject. Is that a good way to put it? On the other hand, nice when you can learn something you know very little about.
Wait, I need to check the burner on the stove as it smells like something is cooking.
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@crazzydolphin (3636)
• United States
18 Sep 15
I like a wide variety of discussions. The tittle really is what grabs me tho and when I am suggested it helps me to find them as well, just like this one! Lol
I notice that some have more as well and I guess it depends on wht it is about. I never really look to see who posted it until i am on the post in case it is someone that i know so I know who I am talking to.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
19 Sep 15
@crazzydolphin
Just start at the beginning and the rest will fall into place and there is your Post.
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@crazzydolphin (3636)
• United States
18 Sep 15
@Marcyaz I will always try and go to the discussions if i am suggested for it i will have to start suggesting mine as well. I havent written but the one post I havent figured out where to start yet haha
i will have to start suggesting mine as well. I havent written but the one post I havent figured out where to start yet haha@crazzydolphin (3636)
• United States
19 Sep 15
@Marcyaz I have always written on sites like this but have been out of practice for a while now. I am happy to be getting back to what I love =)
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@Littlestart (75)
• Guangzhou, China
19 Sep 15
no special like topic.
I respons some topic when i read over and have something to say , so i respon.
Or sometimes i need some difficult english words to express, i will give up respon.
The most important factor is--Lack of english vocabulary.
If i want to respond a post, but when i type the words, i need to look up dictionary, i absolutely will give up
why why···
Why i can not speak english like speak chinese, so ····· upset
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@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
19 Sep 15
@Marcyaz,discussions that fall under 'personal' category attract me.One's experiences,feelings,thoughts,their day to day problems etc etc make me say something.And given my problem of lack of time,I generally like the discussion to be short.
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@sissy15 (12290)
• United States
19 Sep 15
Honestly I usually find discussions I can relate to easily, or respond to without a problem. It's not that it's any particular topic, it all really just depends. Some things are just easier for me to respond to. I'm a mom so when people talk about their kids that's something that I get. When people talk about computers or cars, I know very little about those things so I'm less likely to respond. Obviously if it peaks my interest too I'm going to read and respond, but what peaks my interests vary.
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@celticeagle (167015)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Sep 15
Funny is always enjoyed. I like family and any other ones really. Interesting findings in the news, health issues, entertainment, etc. I am retired so I am really not interesting in work stuff.
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@celticeagle (167015)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Sep 15
@Marcyaz Yep. I try to make some comment on those but not interested anymore. Although I do have some experiences to share at times.
@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
18 Sep 15
This is quite a difficult question because we are all so different in what we like. I suppose a discussion that would do well is one which applies to most people, eating sleeping, day to day routine etc. I notice on a Q & A site I belong to that a question which asks 'How old are you?' or 'What is your favourite colour?' will have many replies but some of the more interesting topics fall by the wayside.
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@TexanTornado (5573)
• United States
19 Sep 15
I don't have any specific type of discussions I like. I can pretty much find some kinda way to respond/interact to any discussion if I had a mind to.
However.. I will state a simple fact, and this is just me. I tend to respond more to discussions started by people that respond and interact with me on mine. It's a common courtesy, in my mind. If someone can't take the time to acknowledge mine, and it's 'ALL ABOUT THEM', I tend to ignore them entirely. It becomes more a principle of the matter.
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@TexanTornado (5573)
• United States
19 Sep 15
@sofssu I am absolutely 100% in agreement with you on this one. Then they wonder why we don't go to their discussions. Pfft. If they took the time to even get a clue they would quickly realize, but they just so stuck on themselves.
@sofssu (23662)
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19 Sep 15
@TexanTornado I guess it is normal to respond to those who respond to us. I particularly don't care for those who will interact with you only through your comments on other discussions not your own. I really don't care for such interactions. 
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
18 Sep 15
I don't comment on every discussion I see/read. I don't know, I like discussions that talk about same I relate to.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
18 Sep 15
@Marcyaz Not only what I like. It might be something I visited, I have experience, I want to do.
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