Is it Wrong to Be Here For The Money?

Some of my responses might be a bit short but at least their somewhat insightful. You shouldn't just post " I agree " , say a little more at least.

Not only is it stupid and a time waster to just respond "I agree" to a discussion, its against mylot rules. Says right in the do's and don'ts of the TOS not to respond with one-liners like that. And why would someone want to, besides boosting their post count? What value does that add?

These people get on my nerves. Those that post just to say they agree, or post discussions of nonsensical questions just to raise their earnings. The great part about it is, they never last very long. Too many of their posts get deleted, they don't make too much money, they get discouraged and quit. Maybe one day they will either get the message and post something of substance, or they will just quit joining. I know its wishful thinking, neither will happen realistically. But I never post a discussion unless its something that I can write more than a few lines about and get the reader involved. And I never respond to a discussion unless I am truly interested in it, and can write four lines of type about it.

It does take a while for the real value of this site to sink in. Some are so ignorant that they never see it, that's why people end up quitting. I joined because of the money, granted. But my second reason is that I love to read. Read about others lives, read about other countries. I felt that I would not only be able to get paid here, but I would get some good information that I wouldn't be able to get anywhere else. As I stayed here, I realized another valuable point of this site. By being a member, I have at my fingertips a world of people that I can relay my problems to, whether in life, work, kids, anything that isn't against the TOS really, and get answers. That alone is more valuable to me than any payout MyLot could give me. I look at the payout as an added bonus, and a measure to my participation. I get all this resource for free, and when I give back to that resource to help others, they pay me to do so. That is wonderful.

Exactly, I couldn't of said it any better :)

I am the same way. I love people and try to get along with everyone. But I will tell a person when they have done something to me that I don't like. That is why we ran into the problems we did yesterday. I will add you as a friend as soon as I finish this post, but in the meantime read this discussion I started: http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1460371.aspx Most people would have gone to the extreme action right away, as a few people have said in this discussion. I am a person that likes to give people chances instead of taking action right away.

OMG I am so slow. I got caught up in responding and commenting, I should have added you hours ago. I am sending the friend request now.

I just caught the beginning of your post (told you I am slow) The problem isn't in getting referrals from MyLot. You just have to go about it the right way.

You are exactly right. The way you explained it its like the difference between donating blood and donating plasma (which comes out of the blood) If you go to the blood bank, you will get a cookie and some juice, maybe a prize if they are holding a promotion. But if you go to the plasma center, you get paid for them to take the blood, separate the plasma, and put the blood back. I will go to the plasma center everytime!!!

Unfortunately, as in life, we have so many people here that judgement is bound to come from somewhere. I kinda forgot that when I made this post. I was just angry that some people actually look down on others because they are here for the money. So, knowing me, I had to put it out in public.

I hope that you do too Alamode. I joined initially for the money, but also to have a community to speak to and get feedback from. I must say in the fourteen months that I have been here, my views have changed. I am here for that community first, and the money second. But it does cheer me up when I have a particularly good posting day that's reflected in my earnings. Not only is it a cash bonus, but it shows me that my writing consistency is improving, and that I am drawing more people to my writing. That is the real bonus here.

AJ, you are so right. In today's society, without money, you might as well cease to exist. Without money, you are in the homeless shelter, eating donated food, and making sure your possessions don't get stolen, if you have any.

Ha..ha..ha...it will be better working at home with mylot for $100 each day ! I already tried for 5 years make referral for some URLs / online business and already got 2 (two) peoples only, I paid already nearly $600 included forex online, but no return .... just wanted to inform you ..... good luck !

Right, $100 a day, I wish!!! I wouldn't even get up from the computer if it was possible to earn that much in one day. Maybe if you got a million active referrals, but when is that going to happen?

Thanks for your comments.

That is great that you are here for the experience first and the money second. That is the way I am. When you start posting to discussions just for the sake of getting that little bit of change, it brings down the quality of MyLot.

Unfortunately, your belief is not true. I would have never started this discussion if everyone respected my reason. There are some childish people here in Mylot too. Once they find out that you don't share their views, they will follow you, rate every discussion or response you give negative, and as soon as you step out of line, they are the first to report you. Even still, these people won't keep me from being on this site, nor will the force me to edit my thoughts to conform to theirs. MyLot is supposed to be about different opinions, and as long as I am here, and it fits within MyLot's guidelines, I'm going to post it!!!

Maybe that is the next issue we should bring up to Crash, making a donation button. There are a few people that say they don't do anything with their earnings from MyLot, even if they do reach payout. This money could be helping someone somewhere.

Here we go with the post counters again. They irk my nerves as well with their posts of no value. They never learn, but then again, most of them never earn, so they don't stick around long enough to learn.

Yeah, that always bothers me. It is one of the things you don't find nearly as much of on unpaid sites: the "fluff" topics that nobody really cared about. I couldn't care less if you feel tired in the morning or at night, or if you prefer chocolate cake to vanilla. Instead, i'd rather have a real exchange of information.

My Great-great-Grandmother used to tell a joke that is perfect in this situation. A husband and wife were walking beside a river. After walking a little way, the husband missteps, and falls into the river, he can't swim. As he is thrashing about, the wife runs up to the bank and spits into the water. She then says, every little bit helps!!!

Haha, wow. This made my morning. Thank You!!

Don't worry, its slow for everyone when you first join MyLot. I say it takes about a month of consistent posting to really get the hang of things here. But don't worry, it will come. I am glad you joined MyLot and I am happy to see you here!!!

Thanks, drknlvly6781 ....I think I'll be able to get used to this.. :)

You hit the nail right on the head Avon. I tell so many people here that say they can't earn good, or that no one can earn anything decent here, that it is doable, and its simple to do, not easy, but simple. Stick to your interests, add friends that share your interest, post discussions/responses that are at least four lines, comment on your responses, rate your responses. This will boost your earnings. It is work, but if you like the site, it doesn't seem like it. And isn't it so great that we get paid for something we like doing?

You are right they won't stay long. They never do. When people are here just for the money, nine times out of ten they don't want to do the work that is involved to get that money. It takes time and work to get to that level, simple, but not easy. Those that are here for the money usually end up doing a slew of discussions that are nonsensical or really short, respond to discussions with one-liners that don't add anything to the discussion, and when they see that isn't really bringing their earnings up, they quit.

I appreciate your response Enchanted. I am different in everything I do. I guess its part of being a Gemini. I like to stand out, in addition to doing my best in everything I love. It's like giving a personal stamp to anything that I do.

I remember that poem. I am an avid fan of the book "Think and Grow Rich, and that poem is in there as well. Let me go get it and I will type it here for you. I bargained with Life for a penny, and Life would pay no more, However I begged at evening When I counted my scanty store For Life is just an employer He gives you what you ask But once you have st the wages, Why, you must bear the task. I worked for a menial's hire, Only to learn, dismayed, That any wage I had asked of Life, Life would have willingly paid. And its interesting that you bring up that scripture. Even though its common sense, most people don't realize that God wants you to have money, wants you to be rich. Why is that? Because you have work to do!!! God blesses everyone that asks for things in his name, but he cannot do it alone. When is the last time you prayed for something and it fell from the sky? God works through his children to bless his other children, and having money is one way He does this. In example, you've just lost your job, and the rent is due. You pray to the Lord for help. He hears your prayer, and sends to you one of his children that can help, because they have the financial means to do so.

I wouldn't say that they all are hypocrites, some are just that slow not to want the money here. Some can't earn it, and some don't want it when they earn it. Come on, be for real. Like my Great-Grandma used to say, "Even a monkey will take some money, and he ain't got a pocket to put it in!!!"

Just a little tidbit of information. Your comment was funny, but, if you earn over $600 from this site in a year, you are required to report it on your taxes. Otherwise you might find him standing there.