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I am really getting tired of all these one word discussions and responses, There is just no effort put into this at all and it ruins it for everyone else that makes an effort..I have reported a couple of one worders..I dont care anymore its getting out of hand and people are getting away with it...If they read the guidelines when joining it tells you no one worders and to post quality discussions...Obviously they do not read it and care either because its constantly happening.

I usually don't bother with those discussions. If they ask a specific question about sports then I will answer. They are probably hoping to add to their post totals and hoping to make a bunch of money by putting out bogus posts or answers. It's irritating, but I just pass them by. Sometimes my posts are longer than I had planned and I wonder if people will actually bother to read them because they'tr to long. lol

I do experienced those types of respondents here, I guess I got used of them already.. There are lots of members here, that some joined this site with the thought of getting rick quick. Which we all do know that it is "NOT," so my best guess is, they are ignorant. Another thought I have in mind is, maybe they are just there to post, tick and ruin the discussion on hand...

One word discussions give me nothing to write about. One word responses do me no good also. Both of these situations tell me that the poster did not read the rules and guidelines. They may not be aware that they will not get paid for these type of postings and in the long run, they are wasting their time. It is rather sad to watch this go on. As for getting a long answer, I have been rather fortunate in that respect. I have tried to post discussions of quality. The responses I have received vary. Ocassionally, I get some really long answers that are quite informative and entertaining. (Is this long enough yet?) LOL

Ofcourse it is possible. I know that most of my posts and reponses are consisting a few sentences, and most people that replay to my posts answer nice responses. I know where your question is coming from, i did see a few people posting posts that contains three word sentences, like "what's your name". Lol. I do not know what they think that they are doing, but i can tell you that i won't respond to those kind of posts. About other's that responds to a post with one sentences, do you know that here it is considered as an abuse, and should be reported to mylot.. Well that's that for now. Hope you'll tackle into good long and interesting discussions in the nearest future. :)

One word discussions don't tell me much..I find alot of this and it is quite annoying..It is hard to read minds...so I just skip over them..hopefully no one will respond and maybe they will stop doing it..we can only hope..sometimes I feel bad if mine is only a sentence or two..but if it is a specific question than that is okay...I do agree with you here..

One of my pet peeve when it comes to mylot is the proliferation of discussions that are bordering on silly, ranging from one word topics like your example to questions that are answerable with a yes or no. Also there are those that seem to have been borrowed from a classroom textbook to copy and paste of full-lenght articles without a discussion question. All of this lead to a long list of discussions that remain unanswered and just simply clutter the site. I know a lot of people are here to make money, especially those that are coming outside of the US. However, I feel that they should also take the effort to write quality discussions that will make this site worthwhile. Sometimes I feel like I spend more time looking for a quality discussion than posting answers. I hate to sound mean, but maybe we can start a campaign against such poorly thought-out questions. Just an idea! LOL!

I, myself, like to know what the question or post is really about. I like something that I can sink my teeth into..that is if I still had my teeth. But anyway, I like to learn things about other cultures and countries. If there is something specific about the post put it on the heading of the discussion. I also like to give aevice to people who want it and who might benefit from my long life experience or life lessons as I call them. Thank you for your post. It may help some of the new ones out as far as posting.

Agreed- it is against mylot guidelines to post one word or one liners- What really irritates me is when you see a member posting numerous posts in a few moments time and they are asking like questions- also they don't tell you how they feel- just want you to answer what you think- They are certainly here for the money- and shame on them- In order to post quality responses I have to find quality discussions!

I do get those sometimes. One word answers and one liners. But it doesn't bother me. As long as I get their point and understand what they're trying to communicate. Sometimes, I prefer short and meaningful answers than those which are long but doesn't contain any information. Long but full of blah blahs. They're easier to read to. When I'm not in the mood..., I tend to skip long comments (like this answer of mine) Hehe, cheers! Happy Posting :)

Dear wisconsin26 I really avoid that one word kind of discussions -- it comes under violation as specified under mylot rules .. This does not makes any kind of sense .. The most certain reason why some members are doing this is that they want increase in their post number .. if any other member report this issue that member can be banned from mylot .. but I guess they really don't know anything about this rule and so they violate. I don't wish to be out of mylot and so I don't start just one or two liners .. I want to earn more as well so I write here as much as I can.

I was doing a long answers a time ago because I was getting like 4 cents per post but then they stated to play just 1 cent so now I will do short ones.

It is definitely possible and you will encounter lots of people who can give you long answers but that would depend on your question. However, there are just really people who give you only one word even if your question deserves a long answer. I think they're responding for points. Sometimes I give a short reply to people who responded to my discussion just to thank them so they will know that I appreciate their responses. But I don't give short responses to discussions that I want to respond to. A sentence can be acceptable but that's really difficult to explain your point. I hope you get long responses. Have a nice day!

yes, many of us are here for reasons other than to make that little point. It really is a great place but as you said many of the discussions are pointless and without any substance. You need to read through the discussions and post to those that you have an interest in and add friends that you can see are here for the same reasons as you. there are many good people in here.

Yes it is very possible to get a long answer hear of mylot. I have a number of times. I cant not respond well to one word discussions either i dont even bother to tell you the truth i do find they are only in it for the numbers then like you say and not in it for the information or the conversation. I find if u have a discussion easy for other to relate to and have enough information in them u can get good responses back. You are gonna find alot that only respond to yours with one word or one line but that will happen alot but so can good quality discussions and responses more so then the short ones u will get long ones as well. Just make a well formed discussion and the rest is easy have a great time with mylot my friend you will find it just a big a part of your life as i do.

Yeah you are very much true.I too have noticed such things when looking for good discussions.I actualyy do not like to reply to them because they would not even comment on whatever reply comes to them.They would be keen on getting a 1000 number next to their names.And if you look at their star level it would be 4 or 6.I usually respond to people having around 9 or 10 star value.And also newbies.[As I am a newbie too!!!!!].