How do you come up with ideas for discussions?

People continually post things that are already on here. You are suppose to do a search for the topic before starting something new. I noticed some of the stupid posts get a lot of comments but the serious good ones don't get any response, why???? Probably because too many discussions and we can't respond to them all.

My ideas for discussions come to me based on everyday problems, solutions, and situations. I enjoy topics that deal with current issues from both the media and in my life. I don't over post discussions, just to come up with some random topic to have people reply. I really want to know what I ask for a reason. I want a real discussion out of every discussion I start.

it is very hard to think of a discussion. especially an interesting one that will get people to respond. that is why I am not able to start many discussions. sometimes I will think of a discussion then later on when I come to mylot I forget what it was that I wanted to discuss. but yes, sometimes I will get ideas from other discussions.

I'm glad I looked here. Just a moment ago I was pondering this same issue and to no avail because I still have not come up with an idea for any discussions. I need to find some inspiration. something that makes me think about something I have strong feelings for... What is your inspiration? Where do you find inspiration?

Sometimes I wonder that myself. I have been away for two days, and driving down the road I had some good ideas, now if I can just remember them.lol I just have to stop and think what might be new and interesting to someone who lives in another country. I pretty well take my life for granted. I think sometimes even mundane things interest those far away. I also like to think about what I want to know about far away places. I might ask that. If I have strong feelings about something, or it is fun for me, I will ask about that.

i also think about something when i read other discussion.. and sometimes i find it hard to really start something..

When I start a discussion I generally think of situations that have happen to me in my life or here where I live. Sometimes it is about something that appeared in the news, whether locally or worldwide. You can also discuss various interests like foods, recipes, sports, hobbies, movies, music and pretty much anything you can think of.

It's hard coming up with something original,avant-garde even,lol and yet general enough for lots of folks to answer, especially in the multi-cultural climate,but if a convo works , it's very rewarding and I don't just mean cash-wise!

I agree with you, it is hard to come up with a topic. I usually make sure it's worth reading and not try to post a meaningless topic.

Some people make things up, for some it just pop in their minds. For me i usually came up with ideas sometimes with the things around you, from current events, from issues here in our country. You just sometimes satisfy your curiousity by questioning or by discussing it here.

Well, I get all my great ideas during the night, when I can't sleep. However, I am too lazy to get and write them down and by morning I have usually forgotten them. I also think of them while I am driving along in the car, but then I can't stop to write them down. I think in future I will have to keep a pen and paper handy...just in case something springs to mind.

Well, the secret is that u have to be somewhat a conversational person, a kind of extrovert, enlightened, etc. The discussions just come like that. get to read a lot, especially news, and u get a lot of ideas. And socialise too. Sometimes u could get an idea from the local pub or from a discussion with family or neighbours. And then u throw it up here. And, voila, u have a lot of discussions going!

Yes there are a lot of people here on mylot but remember they are from all over the world so you do not have to read all their responses and with the profile that every member has you can it gives you an idea of subjects to discuss.

I share my experiences, how I feel and ask what I want to know about anything or everything. I share a piece of myself and wants to know if anyone is in the same situation here. I also share my views and let others react from it. I share books I read, hobbies etc.

I used to do quite a few when I first started on mylot but gradually ran out of ideas or learned to check if what I wanted to know was already on here. Now I post things that I need to know on a daily basis, like kids stuff and pets stuff, I've not managed anything deep and meaningful for ages. I tend to spend a lot of time answering my friends discussions or replying to comments on my discussions.

Hi It is always difficult for me to find what to start a discussion about! The thing I am pleased about, is that a lot of the silly ridiculous posts are starting to dissapear!

Hi It is always difficult for me to find what to start a discussion about! The thing I am pleased about, is that a lot of the silly ridiculous posts are starting to dissapear!

Beats me EstherLou, I am still trying to work that one out... SS

Ideas can come from many areas. It all depends on how involved in life you are. It is funny but I can almost tell the age of the asker in these discussions. Also the country almost has an effect on how questions are worded and thought of. Myself I have other sites that I go to and sometimes a thing is shared there that I bring to here. Personally also my life is so full with critters and things that they often are the idea generators. The news is often on while I am computing and if they do something that is not bad then I can consider it for sharing here. Also it depends on the laziness factor of the discussions. That could be why there is sooo many hair or computer color and type of car and Why this and why that discussions.

My me I use my imagination.It just pops into my head and I hope to get a good response to it.So far my discussions have been very good at getting responses and I hope it continues that way .