Why myLot?
By Fidget
@Fidget (291)
February 18, 2008 8:59pm CST
Why do you use myLot? Are you here because it's somewhere where you can discuss and debate. Are you here just because you want to make money? Or is it a bit of both?
Initially, I only came here to see if I could make an easy few dollars. Then as I used the site more I began to enjoy debating so it was a bit of both. Now I try and ignor the money side so it becomes a nice surprise when I check my totals rather than watching it like a hawk and it never seeming to move. Though the money still makes a bit of a difference, it means I keep coming back rather than finding a more personal forum or discussion board.
How about you?
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20 responses
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
19 Feb 08
I had actually joined mylot to make some extra money, but after being on here only a couple of weeks in i really just wanted to be on here for the friends and the discussions. the money is just a bonus. I wish i had found this site long before i did. there are so many great people on here that truly care and respect and help me through so many things. i absolutely love mylot. thanks to all and God bless
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@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
20 Feb 08
i'm sure that it will be. it's been wonderful to me. God bless and happy mylotting
@michelyn (717)
• United States
19 Feb 08
I initially came here looking to make some extra change, but once I actually checked it all out and started participating, I found that it was more entertaining than financially rewarding. People have always told me that I tend to be very opinionated. So where else could I possibly go and be as opinionated as I AND get paid for it?!?! myLot ROCKS!
Even as opinionated as I am, I still understand the need to be respectful with my opinions :)
@michelyn (717)
• United States
22 Feb 08
I'd be willing to give plenty of leaves out of my book if it meant people would be more respectful of each other's opinions. I think people tend to forget that it's okay for someone to disagree with their discussions/opinions. That's what this site is all about. No one should start a huge argument or get into a fight because someone else doesn't agree with people :)
@ESKARENA1 (18261)
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19 Feb 08
Oh of course we initially came here for the money, but mylot is a great community and it is here that its strengths lay. When you join mylot you join so much more than a site making a few cents here and there, you also join a site that alows you to make friends all over the world
blessed be
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@Daniel_7 (91)
• Czech Republic
19 Feb 08
At first I came here to make some money. I realised that it's not easy at all to make decent money here and I stopped using mylot. But later I returned here and now I like mylot because I really enjoy the discussions. There are really lots of people who usually answer to my discussions in a few minutes and that is just very fast and important for me. So that's why I like the discussions here and I also appreciate that we can make some money here.
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@joyceshookery (2057)
• United States
19 Feb 08
Coming to mylot keeps my mind active. I am constantly introduced to new points of view on subjects I never would've thought bout on my own.
I love many of the people who come here. They have been a welcome addition to my circle of friends.
It's nice to really get a "penny for my thoughts." The amount of posting I'm willing to do during a day varies from a lot to just a few. I abandoned my money-making goal of posting, rating, responding, etc. Now I just do as much as I'm comfortable doing.
NyLot is oftentimes like group therapy for me. When I have a problem and share it, I have found that even writing about it helps shed light on my issues. Responses have usually been helpful.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
19 Feb 08
I'm here for the benefit of learning from other people like me, as I take the opportunity to share and voice out what I know.
The earnings we get here is not that valuable, since that depends on your activity and participation. My activity here depends on the available time I have, if I'm free then I visit this site and contribute. Afterall, contributing qualitative discussions and conversing subjects with others is what this site was all about..
@zenmachado (1617)
• United States
19 Feb 08
I would say both...
It seems like a neat novelty to get paid some sort of monetary compensation for posting on topics.
Yet also, my intent is to post questions and comments only about things that are interesting to me. If not then I dont find mindless posting for money, appealing.
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@Fidget (291)
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20 Feb 08
I agree about the mindless posting not being appealing. Sometimes, I just sit online trying to think of something, anything to post so I can get a few credits but my common sense kicks in and I log off and comeback when I feel chatty. I enjoy this site too much to made it a money driven chore.
@kevsgirlalways (5883)
• Malaysia
19 Feb 08
mylot's awesome! We can make new friends and I think here in mylot we can learn from one another and share knowledge with each other since everyone has their own opinions and see things from a different perspective. :)
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@VampAmber (308)
• United States
19 Feb 08
Just like you, I only started posting here to earn money. I've only been here for a month, though, so it's still a bit hard to ignore the money side of things, but I'm trying. I'm really starting to enjoy finding interesting discussions to repond to, and finding interesting people to talk with. It's really rather nice. I love forums anyway, so the fact that I found one that pays me for doing what I had been doing for free is rather happy-good.
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@bongkarpasang (1377)
• Indonesia
19 Feb 08
well, I use myLot for both reasons. to discuss things and exchange information, also to make money. well, the community is great here, and I get more information about wide discussion area, not always about getting money. and also, I enjoy making friends with those with similar interests. :)
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@vulgarlittleprincess (919)
• Canada
19 Feb 08
I have only been here about a week so currently I am here to make money, perhaps as time goes on I will be able to post based on my interest in the discussion only but for now I enjoy earning the maximum amount of profit that I can by posting. Perhaps I should try your approach instead of counting every cent I earn and watching it creep up little bit by little bit.
@Fidget (291)
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20 Feb 08
Well you already seem to be doing better post wise than me and you've only been here a week so perhaps you'll be better at raking in the money than me! If you keep going at this rate you won't need to worry about watching your total but if the inital burst wares off you've always got my method as a back up plan. Good luck! :)
@granite_butterfly (448)
• Canada
19 Feb 08
I came to myLot from a post offered by my friend AlterII at another website.
It isn't the money that leads me back here though the incentive is a bonus. No, I enjoy writing, I enjoy reading, I enjoy learning, and at myLot I get to do all these things in a social and fun way.
I like the personal edge to myLot, like a bopping virtual cafe full of interesting, chatty patrons.
I like it here and if I make millions, I guess I can call myself a lucky gal.
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
19 Feb 08
I so love My Lot. I enjoy replying to the interesting discussions every day and sometimes I like to start discussions. I like discussing things with people from all over the world. I have made friends from many different countries and I have gained more knowledge and had a few of my problems sorted out. I like to see how much I earn every day but it is the enjoyment of the discussions that makes My Lot so worth my time. I joined My Lot one year ago and time has gone quickly. I hope that you will carry on liking My Lot as much in the future.
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
19 Feb 08
As you mentioned, I kind'a use those two reasons: to discuss as well as earn why at it.
I got here through referral from a classmate and it seems that I've outposted him now.. the earning is also motivating but those who really want to earn fast needs to gain more active referrals.
I come here every now and then to post discussions that suddenly comes into mind or maybe look for topics and there, post my response.
I enjoy it here since I really get to think a lot and practice my typing too ^_^
@Fidget (291)
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20 Feb 08
I found my way here via a referal from a friend too. Though if I end up earning her serious money I'll demand a drink, perhaps a can of coke, lol. I'm glad she told me to sign up actually as I am between jobs at the moment and it gives me something to do rather than to let my mind vegetate plus it also keeps my typing skills kinda fresh.
@Foxfire1875 (2010)
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19 Feb 08
It's a bit of both, as it is nice to earn money doing what I enjoy and spend most of my time on the net doing.
@tapdancer (44)
• China
20 Feb 08
Initially, the purpose is the same to you. I am is just to look if here is an oppotunity to make money earily. But after some discussions, I changed my views. If you are here, you will find it's funny, so many people are discussing what I like. I join and enjoy them.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
21 Feb 08
Both!
I'm on a fixed income so trying to make a few bucks wherever I can.
Its just my husband and I here and he is heard of hearing so its hard to hold a conversation with him.
myLot provides a great opportunity for me to run my mouth, and even get paid for it!
@ruthinian (2309)
• United States
19 Feb 08
I'm both. I love discussion and giving my personal opinion and I want to make money. I'm just a practical person. If I could make money with what I love to do... it's a bonus, right?
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