Why no responses

As far as I know, we do still get paid for continued responses within a discussion, because I know my highest earning days have come from that sort of activity. I don't know for certain if that's what it is though... I don't care either way - I take time to respond out of courtesy and respect. Obviously some people don't give you much to respond to, but I always say thank you and wish them well. It's not too strenuous, you know? I was thinking of starting a discussion on this this morning, but I'm glad that I've now spotted yours. I get really disappointed when I write a heart-felt and detailed response and don't get anything at all back - I'm with you, I thought this was a place for discussion, but some people really are just here for the money and maybe a bit of reading on the side. I know first hand how hard it is to make sure to respond to everyone, what with still getting many responses to a now 10 page long discussion of mine! =P But still, I do it because I feel it is right. I also really don't like the occasions where a BR is given (to myself or anyone), but the discussion starter hasn't even responded to them. Strange? Great discussion, thanks =D (You've given yourself a challenge to keep up the responses now =P) Mal.

Hi Aquajules4, I always take the time to respond back to anyone that has taken the time to respond to one of my discussions. I also when posting if I know I will be away for a few days state that any responses received after a certain time I will not be able to respond until my return but I will respond. Not only is it polite but it is what makes a discussion and they may then reply back with something else they have thought of. I do believe that we do get paid in some way but that is not really that important as it will come anyway as I feel people are more likely to respond to you if they know they are going to get some sort of feedback, but it is not law for them too so some don't or haven't the time too. I will always plus rate someone who has taken the time also even if their opinion is different from mine as that to me is what makes a discussion interesting and one you can learn from. Ellie :D

i personally do not mind people who do not respond to their discussions, especially if they have already abandoned their discussions. haha sometimes, it just dont make a sense just adding a comment to thank the person who replied to your discussion. so i think if the thread starter has nothing to say to the reply.., they can leave it at that... right?

Yes aqua, sadly, at some point in time or another, we have had to ask the same questions as to why our posts hardly or never get responses, because I for one, think that the highest number of responses I have had here on mylot is about twenty something and some people surprisingly get about a hundred and something. So, I think it also depends on the topic of the post but some other times, you come across one question discussions who also get about a hundred and something responses, I also think where your post appears matters.

One thing I'd like to clear up first aquajules...we actually do get paid for responses and comments as well as posts. It's a cumulative thing too...the more input into a discussion, the more the money adds up. It's only small increments but in 12 months from now if someone responds to one of your posts you will still get something from it. Otherwise you are correct...this is a discussion forum. That means discussing the subject back and forth with each other. It's not an opinion forum but a discussion forum. And thanking someone for a response is not a discussion and you will not be paid for it. I'm guessing that people who do this are being neg rated by members who have taken the time and trouble to respond.

Hello There. I respond to most of the discussions here in mylot but there are discussions that I can't respond, not because I don't want to... it is because either I can't relate to it or I don't know what to say... some discussion doesn't have any thoughts so I kinda let it pass and go through with oher discussions.

You are right in your observations. When we post a quality reply, we do expect a comment or two from the host of the discussion. But I have seen all the members do not come out with their comments. Some are really very particular, even if you write one liner or two liner, they do not fail to post their comments, I really appreciate their efforts. However, some of the members do not bother. I like those members very much who respond to my posts, who do not fail to post their comments on my replies and who often come again and again on a discussions, for prolonging it and for posting it with their interesting counter-comments. I myself try my best to post my comments on the responses received, however, sometimes I also become guilty of not commenting. Sometimes, it so happens that despite my willingness, I fail to post my comments, due to paucity of time. Whenever I get time, I do get back to my posts and post my comments on the responses received. What about you?

I agree with you but maybe their priorities is different from ours! and their time is just enough for posting and replying to other post. In my case, it tried to drop a few lines to each member who drop by and respond to my post to express also my appreciation for being in my discussions.Then, i can see continuous conversation for some members and I find it interesting since I am learning too from them!

yes i sometimes wonder also.i love to respond and thank everyone for their responses to my posts.as you say they are discussions and some of mine have a banter that goes on for a while with some of my friends,thats why i enjoy mylot.i can honestly say that i get a bit dissapointed when i feel that my responses are not appreciated.i know it can be hard to respond to every one,but i like to think that i do my best.cheerss sue

Hi, Aqua! I think I know what you're saying here. I think it's not too polite not to respond to people, but I think you mean that if someone responds to your discussion it's good to comment on their response so they know you read it. I think that's a great habit to get into even if people don't exactly have time right after the response to add a comment. It's the nice thing to do. They took the time to respond to your discussion, so you can at least add a comment with a quick thought, even if it's just a sentence long...I think that's the right way to do things. If people don't comment back, I don't see it as a big deal...just a little rude if you ask me. Sometimes they don't have time, though, so this is understandable. Sometimes they haven't been to myLot in a while. Who knows. I don't think myLot can or will do anything about it. I have to correct you, though. You actually do get paid for leaving comments for other people after their responses. Does this make sense? I've had days where I don't post or respond to discussions. All I'll do is add comments to people's responses that have been posted to my discussions, and I still earn money. You earn on myLot no matter what you do as long as your participating. When you post a discussion, the comments you post for responses myLotters post give you more participation points. The more you do of this, the more earnings you'll get. I think, for this reason, that it's great for people to actually comment on responses and let people know that they're response was appreciated. I know I try my best to do so as well. Good post, Aqua!

Maybe those people are preoccupied anymore and dont have much time to reply. At my end, I really tried to at least reply on comments I got from the discussion I started but the very limited time is always the problem. Aside from my very slow internet connection. For me its okay if other people wont reply, its their prerogative. I wont blame them for I also missed to reply most of the time. Have a nice day!

All of this had to come back to that people. I personally try to answer all my response although it just a thank you note and maybe 3 days late. specially when I dont have time on internet and I had topics with 30-40 reply from members here. With some members here, maybe they do not expecting so many response to their topic and they need to post another to pick up their earnings. I already decide not to race and posting as fast as i could now. Maximum 30-40 a day, but usually i just do 15-30 these days and check the topics I made and responded to them.

just like some member said,"i will response someone who response to me".mybe,this is most people`s idea. something more,i will read those interesting post i like and reply.so responsing more,more people will feedback to you.

Well, I'm new here and I just looked at the discussions i've started tab and saw that I had responses that I didn't know about. I still have to reply to some of them. I thought I would get emails for every response, but evidently you only get them for some?? I will always try to respond if someone is nice enough to leave a comment on my discussions.

i happen to me sometimes my dear, but im no thingking about it, maybe my discussion is not thier type, but im so polite to reply all discussion as long i can, it my pleasure to make people here in mylot to be satisfied & being have smile in thier faces to see that they recieve.

People do not respond to replies to myLot because they think the only posts that count are those that they start and those they respond to. Or they think that the only posts they get paid for are those they respond to. So they think that when someone replies to the post they started, their long commentary does not count for much and the only ones who comment are the ones who are here just for the friendship. So it is a matter of not given the correct information. Like you did not give the correct information. We get paid for posting, paid for replying and the first comment as long as it is long enough to not considered a one or two short sentence answer. Oh thank you does not count and myLot does not want us to say thank you, but really comment.

Hi aquajules4, I have always replied to those who comment on my discussions. There have been times when I may have missed someone, and gone longer than I should before replying. There are some comments that I make that are never acknowledged, I don't care if this happens once in a while, but it seems that some people never bother to reply at all. Blessings.

I have been guilty of this before now, but not because I am ignorant but simply because things in the real world have gotten in the way and I simply have got behind in what I am doing and have just not been able to catch up. Other than that I like to try and make a comment to everyone because I like too, and yes it is polite to make a response of some kind if you are able too.

i don't know.but i always reply all the respond to my discussions.i post little,so it's easy for me to reply all the discussion,you know.i post little discussion.

Im sure there are sometimes that posts dont get answered along the way,but maybe the person has been busy doing other things on the internet and hasny had time to catch up with their Mylotting,but its equally as frustrating when you post a new discussion,and a few hours later there you are with no replies ,so never mind,lets just enjoy our time here on Mylot.