How do you prefer mylot discussions to be started?

Yes I like the person to share something in the first post to show they have thought about the discussion they are posting. Not specifically an anecdote from their life but something on the subject they are discussing at least.

I like when they ask the question, and then add their own answer and/or comments.

When they give a whole story then it is hard to respond to. A partial or most of a story allows for questions and connections and then responses as participation. Not sure an anecdote is necessary for many discussions. Will be neat to see what others have to say about this topic.

I like to read something short and simple. I don't really mind something lengthy as long as it's not full of none sense. When the subject is interesting, I would take time reading the content, sometimes after reading the content I lose interest and ends up not responding. I notice that your discussions are concise but I like it because it's direct to the point and they're no none sense.

I like both. As long as I am able to come up with an answer then it is fine by me. Its nice when someone does go out to explain themselves a bit but on the other hand asking a question is fine with me also.

Hehehe--I think it's the writer in me that tends to be a bit long winded in my discussion topics...I never for instance state a topic subject then just have a one line question or statement that follows as I kind of want people to be clear on what I'm after for their response...

I like it when a person would say more about what is happening and then asks a question. That keeps me very interesting.

I like it when they tell a little anecdote about their life, then go on and ask there question. Because, if they do not have some sort of opening...you can be left wondering why did they start this discussion? Or, they could just be confused about the question asked in the discussion! :D

I prefer the poster to elaborate a little about the subject of their discussion. This will make it easier for me to comprehend what the thread is all about. The more questions the poster post, the better for me to respond. There are some discussions that have no questions at all and I will find myself staring at my computer screen wondering what to respond.

Mylot discussions are more exiting if they are in form of questions, they leave room for the respondent to give all his mind therefore i prefer that mylot discussions are in form of questions.

I would prefer a discussion to have all the message in the heading. I prefer it to be short. i usually don't like those very long topics that go on and on. It is not easy to read all that before responding. I think it should always be short, concise and to the point.

Sometimes I like the background on why it's being started, but if it's about a band or a tv show and they want to know why you like it, I don't think they have to give me a life story. They can share why they like it after they ask the question, that's always nice.

It depends on what the anecdote is, but generally, I prefer questions. When people tell anecdotes about their life I don't always know how to respond. There are some times where it feels like the person seems to think this is a blogging site when it isn't. And anecdotes don't really feel suited to this site. I feel like myLot is for discussions, questions & opinions, not to talk about what happened to you last night or at work. Anecdotes are OK if the person is asking for advice on a situation so they'd need to explain what the problem is. Also, I don't mind anecdotes are when the person begins or ends it with a specific question, not just a vague question like "has this ever happened to you?" Because if the answer is no, then I may not have much as to respond with. And if this whole site were filled with discussions like that, then I wouldn't earn much here.

I actually prefer questions. I find them easier to answer. When people talk about their lives, I either don't know what to say or anything I want to say as already been said, and replying is sort of pointless.

i really don't have a prefernce. i know that i do like that ones that start out with a funny saying. those always get me first. becuase i love to laugh. i love a little story before the question and some questions just need to be asked with out all of the back round stuff. so i am open to all kinds of questions and the way they are asked

I much prefer the little anecdotes. It's just so much more interesting than being asked what your favorite color is for the 1000th time. Whenever I start a discussion it's usually with a little story about myself that I have completely overembellished. I just try to inject a little bit of humor and don't really care how many responses I get. For me, it's just good writing practice.

Anything that comes to their minds such as stories or need help with something. It doesn't really matter what the discussion is but I do response to it if it applies tomy interest.

A question is nice, but doesn't give much room for expansion unless the one who asks gives ann example as a guide. Some posts are just an opinion catcher. But questions really need o be clarified sometimes since people will read them differently.

It would nice if the person who started the discussion would tell a little something associate with their discussion not necessarily about their life .