I get that too. There are some that I read the poster's commentary, and decide to skip the article or replying.

Not usually, but if there's a lot of heat coming from the OP, I'll skip engaging out of habit.

k00b

Does anybody try to browbeat you into an opinion? I think that trying to change people's opinions is not worth the effort.

I can see motivating an entry to a discussion being the best thing to do.

Would you prefer a teaser or the spoiler for an article post?

Rothbardian_fanatic

Got it. A spoiler.
I like your take on takes. 
Does anybody try to browbeat you into an opinion? I think that trying to change people's opinions is not worth the effort.
I can see motivating an entry to a discussion being the best thing to do.