nothing at all. Or as my mom used to say, " If you can't say anything nice, then keep your god damn mouth shut."

"It Depends"

People feel very brave behind the security of a keyboard.  I picture them huddled in a corner of their Mother's basement, furiously pecking away, like an evil cartoon character.

Change the channel, turn the page, click to a new question or blog . . .  there's something for everyone out there so go find yours!

keep your lips sealed with gorilla glue.

Excellent point.  BTW, I've had to skip many.

If you cannot think of something nice to say then Smile and enjoy a warm beverage.  No need to be rude or nasty when online; After all, you can always turn the computer off and enjoy you own little nest.

I agree, Bob. Just keep your mouth shut and say nothing! What's the point to be insulting?

"... then come and sit next to me!"  Alice Roosevelt Longworth.

Nothing- or as we often say in Texas with our tongue in our cheek "Bless your little heart."

 Well, Alice Roosevelt Longworth had a pillow embroidered with  IF YOU CAN’T SAY SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT SOMEONE, SIT RIGHT HERE BY ME. 

Seriously, though, I just don't understand why some people go out of their way to be unpleasant and unecessarily rude. 

You are thinking too hard... Richfuscious say

Then you are a part of the problem.

NOTHING, or just pass.

Nothing at all.

 Like they say down South, "Bless Your heart!"

For points? Many questions are ''for members'' and I simply ignore many. 

Bob Crane the world has two types of people - content and not-so-content.

People who always look at the negative side of EVERYTHING are not happy about something in life and it shows up everywhere else.

Should we treat them negatively? If so, what is the difference between them and us?

Can we change them? Perhaps not - though at least we can try!

Now I know, I had one word answer for this blank - NOTHING! (and I made it too long.....)

Say someting nice about the weather

Think some more.

Nothing, it speaks volumes

nothing! I don't know why people waste time to argue, just move on and enjoy life.

Nothing! It is harder to do than you think!

Nothing or "May God bless you!" is what I say or should say on those occasions.

"nothing, or risk making yourself look like a jerk."

dont say anything at all.  If you are right but you are rude then you are wrong.

Some of us need to try harder and resist the negative responses.

I guess I need to read the previous posts, my curiosity has me intrigued. 

Say nothing at all.

Bob - "then don't say anything at all" is what I was always told.

"move on, it's not worth it"... however tempting.

Keep the pie hole shut!

Good morning Bob. Your point is well taken, but it depends on the situation. If I feel strongly about it, not matter what it is, I will usually say it.

Definitely don't say anything at all...BUT what if I have spinach in my teeth? I want someone to tell me. I'd like them to be nice about it, but a straightforward, no nonsense, no niceties required "you have spinach in your teeth" is appreciated.

no need to be a jerk, but sometimes a straightforward, no nonsense reply on a forum is a gift.

Don't say anything at all.

I can still hear my mother saying that ... may she rest in peace.

"they'll be a fine used car salesman"

"my name must be David Barr"

Bob,
Then maybe you (I) should look in the mirror and figure out why I can’t find something nice to say.

something funny! (not mean)
Humor is a great de-fuser.

Oh Bob! This is one of my pet peeves. I think those people are just after the points.

I'm good with the original...nothing at all.