Did you get a new friend request this morning?

I have never denied a friend request although a couple of times I waited awhile before approving them. I am still new enough that I feel intimidated by some of the ones who have obviously been here awhile. Some very kind souls requested me as a friend when I first signed up and gave me some pointers. So now I try to do the same. I also like being friends with the veterans because they can come up with the most interesting discussions. I guess it takes practice.

You are definitely in the right place for that. This is truly a world wide organization. You can earn money here but it is a small amount and will by no means compare to the amount of experience you will gain by participating in discussions. Unfortunately sometimes when we get a friend request from someone new, especially if the person has not had any activity and we can't figure out how we were chosen for the request we are a little cautious. There is good reason to be cautious of some people we meet on the internet because some of them are looking for ways to cheat or do harm. There are a lot of good people on mylot and we tend to look out for each other and broadcast things that seem strange. Reading the discussions of others, while good, is not the only thing that will broaden your horizons. You need to participate as well. Your thoughts are just as valuable as anyone's so just jump in. Before you start though you should be sure you've read the rules because this will help you avoid doing things that will cause you trouble and help you be a productive member of this community. In case you missed them I have included the links here. http://www.mylot.com/o/terms.aspx http://www.mylot.com/o/topguidelines.aspx http://www.mylot.com/o/faq.aspx Welcome to mylot, I look forward to reading your discussions and comments.

I agree with you on that. I've let her request sit there all day and so far there has not been any activity on her part. I actually felt privileged when you accepted my friend request because you had mentioned in several discussions that you chose your friends carefully. I haven't been quite that careful in the past few weeks but I am seeing more and more that I need to follow your example.

A couple of weeks ago I had one with no activity request friendship with me. I approved her then sent her a PM telling her tht I hoped that she wasn't just there to collect friends and that I hoped to see her comments in some discussions. She eventually PM'd me back and said she was just haing trouble knowing where to start. She eventually made three comments then got stuck there. Oh well at least she tried.

Welcome to mylot. You will find this an enjoyable place to spend some time. It can be real informative too. It's good to see you are active. Don't forget to turn your notifiers on when you make a new friend so you will be notified when they start discussions. That way you can respond to them.