What are you promoting? And what's in it for me?

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I see countless discussions started here every day that say something like this: I just joined this site and it's so cool and I need referrals, so join under me here. Or like this: You need to join this site, See they paid me and here is proof of payment. So join under me here. Or even this: I really need to make some money fast so go over to this website and buy this stuff from me. You might think it's a good way to gain referrals for your programs or sell your products. Have you ever thought, though, that maybe it's NOT really working? You have to think like a customer, not a salesman. Customers think of one thing and one thing only: What will this do for me? They don't care that you want to make some money, and may even decide to look elsewhere for what you're offering because your approach leaves them feeling like only YOUR agenda is important. You need to take the time to BUILD A RELATIONSHIP to close a deal! To illustrate this, think about where you buy your groceries. You probably shop the same place every week. You may even know some of the cashiers and managers on sight, if not by name. If a new store comes to the neighborhood, you may pay it a visit or two to check it out, but you will more than likely continue shopping at the old place because you have a relationship with the people there. It has nothing to do with prices or selection, but with the people. You feel comfortable there, you know where everything is, and it's your store. The same holds true with getting people to "buy what you're selling" here on myLot or anywhere else on the Internet. You have to build a relationship, so that people will feel they can trust you and that you have their interests in mind when you tell them about your latest venture. they have to be able to trust your word when you say that something is a good deal. You have to be able to show them that what you have will provide value to them. If you do, you will find that your referrals and sales will be much more frequent. Try it out and tell me how it goes.