Am I being too sensitive? Facebook debate. LONG

[HoneyBee]

I actually posted on Kara's wall about the issue.  I was quite polite.  This is accepted in my circle of friends.  In fact, Kara has commented on my wall, politely, from time to time with dissenting opinions of her own about other things.  I did not respond to Maria or her comments.

I have ignored the issue since.  It's really no big deal. I am sure I was overly sensitive about it - E-Hell helped me to realize that.

[blarg314]

I don't think the fact that it's a hot topic is so relevant, the point to me is that Kara was not asking for feedback or discussion.  Yes, she did open the topic up for discussion by posting it publically, but ultimately she was posting a video that she liked onto her page, not starting a debate on a topic. 

Honestly, I think that's too close to asking other people to be psychic.

If you post things on Facebook you can expect other people to read them and comment on them. If you post about controversial issues, you can expect people to post dissenting opinions. You can expect them to be polite, but if you don't want comments, then don't post it in the first place. 

[Ceallach]

I don't think the fact that it's a hot topic is so relevant, the point to me is that Kara was not asking for feedback or discussion.  Yes, she did open the topic up for discussion by posting it publically, but ultimately she was posting a video that she liked onto her page, not starting a debate on a topic.

Honestly, I think that's too close to asking other people to be psychic.

If you post things on Facebook you can expect other people to read them and comment on them. If you post about controversial issues, you can expect people to post dissenting opinions. You can expect them to be polite, but if you don't want comments, then don't post it in the first place. 

I actually agree! I think we're saying the same thing.     My point is that regardless of what the topic is, if you choose to reach out and comment on something they've posted, then you should also expect them to respond / defend their viewpoint / continue the discussion.   It's a two-way thing, and if you choose to start it, you have to be willing for it to be continued.   (Which I think is the same point several others have made also).