Okay, NOW I just lost $.80 from myLot!
By mentalward
@mentalward (14690)
United States
July 20, 2008 5:21am CST
I recently posted a discussion about losing 10 points overnight with no loss of earnings. TODAY, I find that I have not lost any points, but lost 80 cents overnight!!! What's up with that?
Has anyone else had this happen last night or in the recent past? I would LOVE to know what's going on!!!
First, points missing with no loss of earnings. Then, earnings missing with no loss of points! I don't get it!!!
Does anyone have an answer?
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40 responses
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
20 Jul 08
That's really weird. Perhaps myLot is just slow? I mean delayed? I don't see why they would deduct your number of posts if you really did make those number of posts. I'm sure it was just an error in the system. After all, it's not perfect. Never was. So don't worry, I think you will be compensated in a few days. if not, then myLot is a cheat! But it has a solid reputation for being fair, so you should be getting the 80 cents back.
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
20 Jul 08
It most likely is a glitch in their system. I've noticed these things ever since their big "update".
The first thing I noticed was a loss of about 15 points in one day, with no loss of earnings. Now, I haven't lost points, but I've lost earnings. A few cents here and there, or a few posts here and there are no big deal. But this is nuts!
I sure do hope they get their system straightened out soon! I know I'm not the only one this is happened to.
Thanks for your input.
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@mtsandeep (1586)
• India
20 Jul 08
I haven't got any bad experience like this. i lost only 2 cents today. its normal to have a small changes in earnings like this.
but $0.80 is not a a small mistake. i think mylot has some issue with the earnings system.
hope they fix it soon and i wish you get all your money back.
best of luck
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Thanks so much! I have the feeling you're right and this is just a big "glitch" in their system. I've noticed these things ever since their big update.
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
20 Jul 08
It sounds like you are experiencing the same thing I am.
I am thinking more and more that it is a glitch in their system and, hopefully, it will be worked out soon!
I lost no discussion points when losing my earnings. Have your points gone down or is it just your earnings?
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@schulzie (4061)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Wow! I would be so shocked if that happened to me overnight! I don't know what happened there, maybe we'll never know. It could also be what you said - it could maybe be a programming glitch.
I hope you or none of us lose any more earnings.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
21 Jul 08
Yeah, I was shocked, for sure! I can see losing a bit here and there, but all that at once? Geesh!
I was thinking that maybe someone here got booted out and all the points and earnings I made from responding to that person's posts were deleted at the same time. I couldn't find any of my posts deleted so, apparently, that's not it.
I might just chalk it up to "one of those things" and try to forget about it. I'm not counting on the money I earn here... it's just a bonus, a really NICE bonus from spending my time here with great people.
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@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
20 Jul 08
I think I only had one referral that was active at all this month, and I lost everything they did, over .60 worth. I don't know if they violated TOS or got booted off or what, but it's gone. Now I have no referrals doing anything.
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
20 Jul 08
I have 3 referrals and only one is doing anything... not much, but a few cents worth, anyway. The thing is, let's see... I'll give a general amount to let you see how myLot has "added". My earnings are, say $11.00 and I've earned $.04 from my referral. That adds up to $11.04. But myLot has it totalling up to $11.14.
I'm not the smartest person in the world, and math was never a good subject for me, but even I know that the addition here is wrong. LOL
You'd think I wouldn't mention it, wouldn't you? I mean, according to myLot, I've earned $.10 more than I actually did; their error is in my favor. So, I'm not complaining about the money... it's the boo boo on the part of myLot. I hope they get things worked out soon!
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@Elkeliini (264)
• Finland
20 Jul 08
no answer, but I think that MyLot is having some programme issues. I got a raise in total earnings without a change in daily earnings... thats not possible. so I guess their system is messed up badly
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Yes, I think so, too. I added up my personal earnings and what I've made from my referrals, and they don't equal what myLot is saying my total earnings are! They're actually less than what myLot is saying I've earned.
I have the feeling it has everything to do with their recent updates. Programming can get so screwed up so fast! I know... I've designed enough websites and my husband does programming... one little comma or semicolon where it doesn't belong and everything's screwed up.
I hope they get it fixed... fast!
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@vaishalik (237)
• India
20 Jul 08
80 cents is not a small amount. You have to post about 75-80 postnings for that with your valuable time also. You must recontact the admin. Hope you get back the amount.
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
20 Jul 08
No, not really. I don't post THAT much to earn 80 cents but you're right, it's no small amount! I actually almost got it back just from my posts yesterday.
It's probably just a "glitch" in their programming. I hope that's all it was, anyway. I guess these things can pop up anywhere.
Thanks so much for your concern!
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@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
7 Oct 08
It happens all of the time. I post like mad and earn good and the next day my earnings go down. I know it is because mylot deleted some of the discussions I responded to as I looked for some of them and they were gone. But I don't think it is fair that my response got deleted along with the discussions and my earnings go down. But what can you do? Nothing. It is mylots site and they can do what they want and we can't do anything about it except not participate anymore. And since I like being here, I just put up with it.
Don't let it get you down. Just keep posting and enjoy the site. Maybe when more people respond to this discussion because of me bringing it back to the top and gets more exposure, you will earn more from it. Then you will get a nice surprise when your earnings go up.
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
7 Oct 08
Thanks so much, chrislotz! It seems to be working. I've already gotten ANOTHER response! LOL
@Avi_Gan (191)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
But why do they delete it? Would you know? Does it have something to do if you posted something that's not allowed based on mylot's terms and conditions? If one of our posts were deleted, can't we ask them why or ask for an explanation? I mean, they can't just delete it without reason, right?
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
20 Jul 08
I happened to me before, I lost 10 cents overnight? and sometimes Also I noticed that my points decreased sometimes over night. I just ignore it because I keep on hearing people here saying that once you respond to a discussion that was deleted for violation, you are affected. This might be the reason of your loss points and earnings? Maybe you had responded to a discussion that was deleted for violation?
It sad sometimes when we are unaware we did it. Hope you are fine now..
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
20 Jul 08
I've decided not to worry about it. As long as they don't delete my account, I'll be happy. I enjoy the people here and the great discussions. I used to fill in my time by playing solitaire. Now, I come to myLot. It's a lot more fun to interact with others than to interact with playing cards! LOL
Thanks for your concern and advice. Happy myLotting!
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@kisanchhantyal (420)
• Nepal
22 Jul 08
This may be the administration problem any it may be the updated problem so consult the administrator mylot . In my openion its bad to depend on the online programmes. Especially in the money matter.
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
22 Jul 08
You are right not to depend on the money part of it. I'm not here for the money, anyway. That is simply a bonus of myLot. I love being here with great people, enjoying great conversations.
@misty99 (736)
•
20 Jul 08
Sorry to hear that.I have the same experience today.I did not pay much attention because it's the least amount they can take.....01cents.I hope they won't take further amount as big as 80cents.That was too much!Let's all hope that mylot will do something about this problem.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
20 Jul 08
I've lost 1 cent or 2 cents here and there and don't worry about it. That's usually a deleted discussion. But $.80 is a large amount! I don't have any idea why other than it is most likely a glitch in the programming. Since myLot upgraded there seems to be several problems cropping up that I've heard about. This is most likely one of them.
I'm going to stop worrying about it and hope that it doesn't happen again. The main thing I'm concerned about is having my account deleted because of a "glitch"! I'm not here for the money; I come here because I love the discussions and interacting with such wonderful people. I'd hate to be deleted for no good reason. I'd miss it so much!
Thank you for your concern.
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@risris24 (712)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Sorry you had this happen... I have looked at my account but do not notice anything strange about the earnings but I am going to sit down like you did and calculate what I should have to see if it matches. I hope mylot makes good on what has been taken away from you since it would be a shame to not get paid for all of your hard work here.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
20 Jul 08
I think it's just a glitch. I hope they get it straightened out soon!
But, as far as I'm concerned, spending time here at myLot is not work at all... it's fun! The money is not important to me. The problem I'm having is not knowing what's going on! I would hate to think that my account could be inadvertently deleted because of a "glitch"!
Thanks for your concern. I hope you don't have the problems that some of us are having! Take care.
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@fafinette79 (943)
• United States
21 Jul 08
I haven't had this ever happen to me, so I'm really sorry for you. I'm not sure how this would happen unless mylot.com erased your new discussion because it went against the rules. I know that sometimes it takes a while for the points and earnings to update sometimes, especially with all the new things that are going on.
I would just tell you to keep doing a very good job here on mylot.com and maybe they will reward you later for nothing at all. The only thing that I've noticed is that my earnings are lower and take much more work to get the amounts that used to be really easy for me.
Best wishes to you!
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
21 Jul 08
I hadn't started any new discussions for awhile and, after checking my old ones, I can't find any that were deleted.
Maybe someone's account has been deleted and I had responded a lot to their discussions. I just don't know.
I will be contacting the administration later today to see if they can answer my question.
Thanks so much for your concern.
@littlepinoy (600)
• Philippines
22 Jul 08
in everything i do, i always read the "frequently Asked questions."
Now, I forget about it. I think I've read that they will deduct your points [or earnings, i forgot] after they review your comments and all. They have these criteria for review, or something. check out FAQuestions
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
7 Oct 08
myLot does updating many many times throughout the month.
Especially near paydays.
If you've lost points etc during the month now is the time you'd see the losses in earnings. Seems points are lost right away when discussions and or responses get deleted. But the earnings vary as to when. The same as you can see an increase in earnings even if you haven't been active for a few days. That is because we get responses and earn for them even if we are not active at the time.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
7 Oct 08
I think that's exactly what they did. It was near the end of the month when this happened. It was just weird that the posts disappeared one day and the earnings the next.
However, it's great to realize that I'm making about $.08 per post here! LOL Now I can figure out how much I've made before they post it... rough estimate, anyway.
@suruchi86 (1873)
• India
21 Oct 08
I'm sooo... sorry for coming in so late. I have also encountered this kind of problem. However, I found out that Mylot deleted some of the discussions and their earnings also.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
21 Oct 08
Yes, that's what happened. I decided not to worry about it when things like this happen. I'm not here for the money! It's great to earn a little pocket change here, but the main reason I come is for the friendship, comeraderie, sharing, caring, exchanging information and knowledge, etc. MyLot is still my No. 1 site of all times!
@LouieWpHs04 (4555)
• United States
22 Jul 08
If you actually didn't deserve to lose the $0.80 cents you have nothing to worry about, really. I'm sure Mylot will get around to fixing it soon enough. Just hoolld on, and wait it out. It'll all be better soon, aha
I would say to send a message to an admin to make sure they know there is a problem somewhere in their system. I'm sure you've already did that though!
Anyways! G'luck. Hopefully the problem is resolved as sooon as possible!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
7 Oct 08
Huge losses of points and earnings have occured when a member gets kicked off and all their discussions etc are deleted. It isn;t fair to punish everyone and myLot took that into consideration a few months back. A lot of adjustments are made near payday. So she may see the earnings returned later this month as well. Good luck.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@LouieWpHs04 (4555)
• United States
22 Jul 08
P.S. you might want to double-check on all the discussions you've responded to, as well as all the one's you've made personally in the last few days. Maybe one of your friends that posted, posted a lot of violations of TOS & got their account deleted? That's what it sounds like to me as I don't seem to be experiencing any problems as far as I know! If you don't notice any kind of weird activity from any of your friends & they all still seem to be around on your friendslist, then it would probably be a good time to send a message to the Mylot's tech support
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
22 Jul 08
Yeah, that's what I've been thinking, too. Someone's account was deleted.
I'm not going to worry about it. I'm not here for the money, actually. That's just a bonus. It just mystified me as to why such a large amount overnight. The account being deleted is actually the most logical answer.
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@jerzgirl (9327)
• United States
21 Jul 08
It sounds like they took the points immediately, but the money took a day to update. But, do you know why you lost points? Were your discussions deleted?
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
21 Jul 08
Yeah, I put the two together eventually. It took me a little while (blonde thing lol).
I'm thinking that maybe an account was deleted of someone whose discussions I had responded to often. I don't know.
I'll be contacting the administation in a little while to see if they can give me an answer. That's just too much to lose all at once! We shall see.
Oh, and no, my discussions have not been deleted, at least not the ones I started.
@jerzgirl (9327)
• United States
21 Jul 08
That's like a long-day's work for me - $.80 is a lot of typing to lose all at once! Have you posted photos at all that maybe they found were copyrighted that maybe you didn't know were? I hope they answer you - they have over 150,000 people on myLot, so good luck!! It would at least be nice to know why the adjustments so you can be aware for the future.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
22 Jul 08
Welcome to myLot! I hope you enjoy it here as much as the rest of us!
You lose points and earnings here quite often, but it's usually only one point at a time and maybe 1 or 2 cents. That happens when a discussion that you started or responded to gets deleted for a violation of the guidelines. Don't worry when you see that it has happened to you because it happens to all of us eventually. Nothing to worry about.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
7 Oct 08
I have no idea what discussions they deleted. It must have been a bunch that I responded to because I couldn't find any of mine missing. I also don't know why they would delete any discussions that I responded to because I honestly don't believe that I responded to any discussions that violated any of myLot's terms.
You can write to them, but they don't usually respond to questions like that. You just have to accept it and move on. It's really not worth getting upset about since there's nothing you can do. Just keep enjoying myLot and the great people here.