Choice of MyLot discussion subject.

To read a lengthy discussion question is time consuming. Some are after the penny, not the thought.

Yes it is apparent that the majority of those on this site would rather answer with a quick line than to actually post something real. I also think that some people are afraid of real topics because they would have to respond with their opinion and don't want to hear if people disagree so they post colours or zodiac signs instead.

Sometimes I think people are bored with serious topics.. I'm boring! I look for deeper topics! My favorites? politics and religion! But, I like to see respect, and wonder too if folks aren't afraid of those really bad tendencies in groups of name calling, etc! Even then, I don't let it bother me.. I still like more serious discussions.. And am glad to hear others do too. :))

Yea, we need much deeper topics. I want to make money, but I will not try and make money if I'm bored out of my life becuase of topics like "What is the Color of your house"

I've noticed that, too. I've also noticed that there are a lot of people who merely post a quick response and never come back to answer additional questions or make additional comments to a discussion. I'm all for a good, in-depth discussion with people who have real opinions and feelings on matters.

I agree with you completely. I am probably annoying some b/c I try to make those shallow discussions deeper haha. The art of conversation is on the decline in my opinion. But hopefully there are enough people out there that value intelligent, enjoyable conversation about various topics to stem this trend.

I have seen one with more than 1000 responses ...I dont remember the topic

Unfortunately the questions which ask for a yes or no answer which people think are easier and it doesn't make you really think, which is what these discussions SHOULD be about. Who's interested in what colour your hair is or whether you like Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise, its about controversial questions and questions that really provoke discussion and response. People want a fast buck and if they answer yes or no or Tom Cruise they can quickly move onto the next 'easy' question. I try and aim for discussions which Do NOT ask for a yes or no answer and as you rightly said they just get buried because it takes a lot of thought and time to compose a response to the question.

I think they're popular because they're such a quick way to respond to as many as possible, and make more money. MyLot's new guidelines suggest that we won't be paid for one or two word answers now though, so maybe things will change! I, too, prefer questions that engage the mind and promote thought and discussion. If I do answer a survey-type question, I try to add something to my answer to make it mean more than yes, no, blue, sagitarius, etc.

I also agree with everyone else, people are after making a quick buck rather that getting envolved with conversations. I think my lot should seperate the topics somehow.

Yes I noticed that to but it seems to be repeating very often to I just go past them ones as they are just not a discussion as far as I am concerned

yah i noticed that, too..maybe because we are replying to those kind of discussions that's why people still make those..it is really disappointing when you try to think of a good topic and nobody would reply..

In the end mylot listened to our desires. Now (if I understood well) they pay more for quality of the posts than for their quantity. Obviously people will always continue to create useless threads, but if we want a real good community with interesting discussions, than we are the starting point, just don't care for the others! ;)

It takes longer to answer serious questions. This is the reason why serious topics get a poor response.

I think alot of people can't think of any interesting topics, I mean if you can think of some by all means add them. It is great to answere topics with substance. But I guess like most, people are trying to make money, and not worried about the good topics.

That is probably because people are able to give quick, short answers to the questions. It doesn't take much effort.

Yes you are absolutely right because they are easy to answer without much use of any thought process.

yes i noticed it too, we can't deny the fact that it is easy to answer an easy questions or discussions, maybe don't have good discussions to post yet, let's just give them chance. have a nice day to you.

The real problem is just that people wants to create a lot of different discussions to get as much as they can, and they don't care if the topic is smart or not, not even if it exists already or not...I'm on mylot just since few days, and a discussion of mine has already been copied twice! Sometimes I like light topics, not so light like your favourite colour, but for example, I opened a discussion talking about how many coffees you drink per day; it's just a curiosity discussione, just 'cause I'm coffee addicted, and it's interesting to know if there's other people like me. People doesn't care for the topic of discussione, they just care to create fast topics to reply, so a lot of people can reply. I think mylot should be a little stricter abput double topics and useless discussions...but I can understand it can be really hard to check every thread...'cause they're really a lot. The best think we can do is just not to care and create intelligent discussions and reply to smart topics. Don't you think?

Emma is my cat. Oh wait a real question what ever do i do think fast ah nevermind back to my eye color.