I am in shock, my first 8 in a yellow star!!! Must have offended some people.

You offend anyone, I am sorry that is just not possible. It certainly was not me that rated you neg. I think that a lot of people are having this problem and I do not know why, if it is because of other members negatively rating a discussion for no reason then it is not fair and myLot should do something about it. I am not bothered by it at all, I do not pay any attention to it simply because I do not want to be bothered by it if it goes down loads!

Hi there kiran!You're right. You can never please everybody. Mylot doesn't lessen your earnings because of negative ratings I hope. I have never rated anyone's post negatively at all. I only give positive rating to those who deserve it but I don't rate negatively. I'm sure you'll gain your blue star again soon.

Wow, I think this about the 5th or 6th discussion I have seen in the past few days regarding stars dropping. I am starting to think there is a group of people going around rating everyone with a high number negatively. Maybe it's people who finally got there star by reaching 100 posts and didn't like what they got, so to get even with mylot they are going around rating anyone with a high number negatively. That is about the only thing that makes sense to me. But who knows. But please be reasured you are not alone. I have also been a victim of this just last week. But oh well life goes on and if it returns to a ten then it does. Hope you get your star back and I have rated you with a +.

Well its major jump but dont worry if u r getting response from friends and money its Ok it happened to me, i droped from 9 to 8 then back to 9 and u never know when again drop back So i hardly care about it i never rate any one negatively as i think its their point of veiw

i used to rate + all posted discussions but sometimes i will follow my principles in rating mylotters, but in your discussions i never did. these are my list of rating negative. 1.i only rate people negative if they post their referral link on the discussions they posted because it against mylot guidelines. 2. if they make arguments on the topic even if the discussions is not to be argued. 3. if they felt me upset about the words i used, correct my english and my wrong spelling.

I have a good increasing in my star rating. I was 5 yesterday and 53/100 was reputation and today i am at 8 star rating and 76/100 in reputation. I made 100 posts yesterday i think therefore there is a big improvement in my star rating. Thanks

I think there is no need to worry about stars and ratings and i even dont bother about it.I daily spend few hours in mylot and i think it is a nice place to share our feelings and ideas.I never rates any discussions negatively.If there is lot of restrictions in discussions,then it effects the quality of discussions.But some limit and restriction is needed in posting,like posting discussions on topics abusing some religion etc.

Hey, well I totaly understand what you are saying about negative discussions. I would suggest not to be rude to others, to give detailed discussions. Well, I can tell you I started out with a 2 star, how do you think that made me feel? I was so sad and couldn't believe that I was giving so much on here and only had a 2! It was crazy, so I would suggest to stick to the rules. You may not want to post in controversial topics....people get negative happy there (it happened to me, too. I was at 8 and then I dropped to 7 because I posted some comments that people didn't agree with). Therefore, I agree kiran1978: "Just because you don't agree with the opinion doesn't mean you need to give it a negative. In fact, 'if you don't think it was a great comment then don't rate it!' " Pablo

Well, the question here is whether I want to make money with this site (which would drive me nuts) or whether I want to network and connect. I for one am not here to please people, if my rating goes down (and I couldn´t in all honesty tell you right now where it is) tough! I´m sure I stepped on a few peoples toes so far, particularly when I get involved with religious issues, or I get mad at rednecks who degrade mexican immigrants (my wife and kids are Mexicans). If I wanted to be popular, I guess I tried to become a rockstar or something. But discussing things with people helps me as well to clarify my mind, becuase the writing process slows everything down.

Frankly, as long as there is no fixed rule and official moderator overlooking how these discussions and responses are posted - I really do not think that there will be any accuracy to the reputation grade here. Look at mine, a far cry from yours ain't it? But, that is not going to dampen me or stop me from posting especially when some issues and point of view is somehow going out to help another individual and/or situation. I just believe in doing one's part to make this place a better place and living. For I am sure at the end justice will prevail over those who are irresponsible and vindictive with their ratings on others.

This is the 7th discussion I've seen this week with the same problem. Plus there are probably others going through it but not saying anything. **Sarcasm alert** But Kiran, I'm confused and maybe you or other members could help. Wasn't it claimed and set in stone by mylot itself that the star system couldn't be abused? Well, if not... its still a little difficult to believe that all of these are just a coincidence or a result of "non quality" mylotting. **Sarcasm ended** It'd be nice if we saw a reason for why we were negatived or who is doing it. Then we could compare the comment, and even better we could compare the mylotter claiming it was a "non-quality" or "adverse" response/discussion. I'm willing to bet the people making the negatives are the same ones contributing little or nothing to the place, so why should they get a say in what's "quality" here when they don't even come close to it!? I've even asked the question of what is "quality" to get an answer out of this whole star sham. Only one person could give me an answer that had perfect sense to it. A few others had the nerve to cry out "not good enough", clearly they didn't see the discussions and best responses I've done over the months. -_- I still think the rating system should be gone or replaced by something else. If it was a non-diminishing bar, it'd still be abused, but then we could undoubtedly prove the star system is nothing but abuse fodder and sideshow popularity contest.

i really do not know what goes on here some times.i got my first ever post deleted yesturday.at first i was a bit devastated,but then shrugged it off,as i really can not be bothered with people who tittle tat or negatively rate some one for the heck of it.some times i think there are little gremlins running about.cheers sue

Mine dropped to a yellow 8 too, and I haven't a clue why. I've mostly stayed at 10 but dropped down to the red 9 a couple of days ago and it dropped again overnight. I haven't posted anything questionable or opinionated (I don't think) that would cause people to rate me negatively, but honestly, I don't care. As long as I DO have people that appreciate what I write and myLot continues to pay me, then I'm happy as a clam, star or no star.

star droping is really unpleasant , anyway i am curious too to read the comment above and wonder why should that would happen? i ever thought that may be caused by being less active in mylot and then mylot may downgrade your star level--i don't know if this is the fact--i just guess. anyone know better and tell us?

Stars, points and ratings go up and down like a yoyo on here hun, I really wouldn't worry too much about it. It happens quite frequently on here, but it is better to ignore it and continue having fun instead.

This is sure a popular subject this week! It looks like the trolls have been working overtime! I must confess when my star rating first dropped awhile back I was a bit bothered by it but I don't let it get to me anymore. I am curious as to whom I may have offended and what post it was, etc. If someone didn't like something I said, why didn't they just confront me with it? I know I've never intentionally disrespected anyone who didn't do it to me or someone else first and I certainly respect the opinions of others even if they totally disagree with me or I with them. That's what's fun about a site like myLot, we have an opportunity to discuss issues with people who may have different viewpoints. I'm like you, I've given very few negative ratings. I guess it takes all kinds, right? Annie

Hello kiran, I'm truly sorry to hear about this. I know how you feel because I would be pretty shocked if something like that were to happen to me too. Try to cheer up, sweetie and not thinking about it too much. I know it is depressing, but all of us here (friends in mylot) will definitely be willing to give you a + and hopefully your ratings will go back up. I never and don't believe in rating anyone with a -, I always believe that it's good to play fair for if someone does not play fair with me, I will certainly don't like it. If I see a negative discussion, I will just not reply it and just look for other positive, cheerful and good discussions. I think that's more worth than anything else. Don't be sad and try to cheer up; take care yea..

Yeah and not your the only one who has the problem there are some urging about they star reputation lost...Bad for you....