Why can't we vote for Best Discussion? Why just Best Response?

@rocketj1 (6955)
United States
September 19, 2008 4:24pm CST
I know that a successful discussion gets many responses and in some mysterious way that helps us with our mylot pay, but.... wouldn't it be nice to acknowledge, in some way,the Best Discussions? What do you think?
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richiem
@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
20 Sep 08
rocketj1, Actually, we can really vote for the best discussions using the rating buttons. You would actually wonder how the top discussions are ranked. I think it has something to do with the rating. Have a nice day!
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Rocketj1
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
20 Sep 08
The ratings, I believe are for the responses. There is one overall winner in the response category, chosen by the originator of the discussion and then all other responses are given + or - (that is, if we remember to do so, naughty me!). I believe that this just goes towards the earnings of the responder. As far as discussions go, you could have a really fantastically written discussion question and post it at a bad time. Therefore not that many people will respond to it. Or the opposite could be true. Tons of responses does not mean that the question was necessarily that creative or insightful. Thanks:)
banadux
@banadux (630)
• United States
19 Sep 08
I don't know that you actually benefit from a lot of responses to your discussion. My fiance tested it out and it didn't seem to have any effect having the same size post and 3 responses or a 12 responses. I do think it would be nice to get rid of some of the discussions that are the same thing over and over again.
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Rocketj1
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
20 Sep 08
It all seems so mysterious, doesn't it?haha Thanks!
ANTIQUELADY
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Sep 08
that's a good idea, alright. you have influence w/mylot,lol. i sure don't. don't think i have any w/anybody. lol
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Rocketj1
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
20 Sep 08
I'm a regular muck-y-muck!lol Thanks!
jonesy123
@jonesy123 (3948)
• United States
19 Sep 08
If you like a discussion, respond. The number of responses is likely to indicate how good a discussion is. It'll then also be featured under the 'hot' tab, and the 'today's top' tab. It might even make the daily newsletter... That's how you vote for best discussion;)
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Rocketj1
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
19 Sep 08
True. But then you are not voting for THE best, but possibly many that you like. Thanks:)
savypat
@savypat (20216)
• United States
19 Sep 08
I agree after all a lot of work goes into a good discussion.
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Rocketj1
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
19 Sep 08
Thanks:)
Humbug25
@Humbug25 (12540)
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19 Sep 08
Hi there rocketj1 I think that would be a good idea. I once had a discussion that went to well over 100 responses and would think it would be worthy of a 'best discussion'! Maybe you could send myLot a PM and suggest it?
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Rocketj1
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
20 Sep 08
Good idea, Thanks!:)