Why?

There's no accounting for people's tastes, my friend. They change easily. Sometimes people just want to escape from the solemnity of life...

am still very new to mylot, but the only thing i can figure is that what maybe top quality discussions may not be for someone else, also simpler questions are easier to respond. For example when i post a response to a discussion I either do a search on the the topic I want to talk about or I pick discussions that interest me like this one

Hi Ronald, Well, "quality" is a very subjective quality. To you it is is quality but to others, they may have alternative opinions. Besides, many so called quality discussion may be niche discussions - only a few are qualified or are able to respond to them.

i would repeat the words somewhat u told me in my discussion, when i had written that 'is it becoming harmful for me to make more friends'.....sometimes it is becoz those who are generally responders, people forget about them, but atleast they should pay attention, i feel certainly that who are the people who respond us regularly, and they should take some time to add responses to such honest friends. Sometimes the topic may not be interesting, u r right that light topics get more responses, maybe people come here to relax and they are not in mood to read and think serious topics, so they choose light topics to reply.

I think that people aren't really in the mood for serious discussions these days. I started one about how often people do their dishes--I was very curious and expected a couple of responses. I was overwhelmed by nearly 100 responses!! People love to talk about themselves (so do I) and share common habits, they like to laugh, too. I think people aren't in the mood for serious things these days because life is getting to be very difficult in so many countries due to the economy. I think that's why the light stuff attracts more attention than serious discussions.

hi ronaldinu, yes i am also stick to this question. When i expect to get lot of responses from friends. i get just 1 or 2.But sometime in unexpected topic i get large number of responses in just a minute and overwhelmed by the no. of responses. still conning my head. happy lotting

I find that happening to me. I have one discussion that has had no answer to it, and it was a quality discussion. I have come to the conclusion that no one cares about the people I am talking about, and that makes me feel upset. I usually try to answer as many quality discussions I can, because then I can go in at length, but it seems most of the discussions I find are ones that I can maybe get only four lines and five if I really have to stretch it. I have no idea, I guess the ones who are here for the fun and the social comradry do not want people to think they are money grabbing so and sos, and so keep the discussions short and frivolous so no one can accuse them of being greedy for filthy lucre.

ronaldinu, i have this happen to me all the time which this is not encouraging to the poster however maybe they like you better then me.are they just wraped up in there on world and just don,t answer their friends post.some post and never answer anyone elses post.how is this helping their friends.i have seen it all i want to encourage my friends and help them reach pay out as much as i can.we have ones saying they are not here for the money only to make friends.but this is a news flash some people are here to make a little extra money we are not rich are well off if many people notice that the economy is broken down and some people are here to survive it,s not much but it helps.one poster can,t do it all if you have 600 friends so whats the problem.

I have often wondered about this very thing, ronaldinu. Some of the conslusions I came up with are: Some myLotters only wish to respond to posts made by friends; Some shy away from a discussion if it seems too deep; Some just are not interested in the subject matter. I have posted lots of discussions in the past that I thought were worthwhile only to have them almost totally ignored. I don't know why.

Hey ronaldinu! I have the same experience. Well, one of the reasons I see is that there are those who try to avoid lengthy posts so as to save time from reading and instead use the time posting responses. Most of the discussions that I see gaining a lot of responses are oftentimes the short ones or those that are similar to hundreds of other topics as they are the ones that are easy to respond to. I also have seen a lot of good topics posted here that do not get that much responses even if they deserve to.

I guess in this matter, it really boils down to whether the discussion that was started strikes a cord with other myLot members that makes them want to respond. Yes, a discussion can be of top quality, but if people don't find it interesting or simple enough to respond to, they most probably won't. Take for instance one of your good friends who starts a really quality discussion about computers. Now as we know computer stuff may be too technical for most myLot members, so even if they come across this discussion and read it, they most probably will not respond to it. On the other hand, discussions on simple or light topics normally strike a cord with myLot members because it is much simpler to reply to and it doesn't take too much effort or knowledge to reply to. So, all in all, try to start simpler discussions about everyday life that people can relate to. Avoid discussions that are too technical or complicated even though it might be a quality post. Start discussion like "What did you have for lunch today" instead of "How do I go about repairing a computer that has broken down". Hope you get the idea. All the best, and happy myLotting!

Hi Ronaldinu, I have noticed this also, but sometimes it is so much easier to comment on a ligh hearted discussion rather than an indepth one depending on the mood you are in or the time factor avaliable. I quite often read and go back to at a later stage as I want to answer with thought. Personally some of my best discussions I have only had a few responses but they have gone nackwards and forwards and been some of my best. I don't really take too much notice of the numbers. Also some of these people may only have a few select friends on their list so their discussion may not get as much coverage as someone elses. Huggles. Ellie :D

Wow! This sounds exactly like me except that I haven't started a discussion in a very long time. I'm actually afraid to now. It very nearly feels like rejection when I post a discussion and hardly anybody responds. *Sniff* *Sniff* Don't you just feel so sorry for me? I have no idea why some discussions get all the responses and others don't. Maybe it's all in how the discussion is labeled by the header? I don't know, but, it's pretty frustrating. The more people I meet the more I love my cat :) Purrs, Catwoman=^..^= & Mija

Hi ya ronaldinu I think I asked more or less the same sort of question in a discussion I started and I managed to get quite a lot of responses from that particular discussion!! I wasn't getting many responses prior to that and even since that discussion my discussions started since that haven't amounted to much either. I have started a few Big Brother one's but didn't expect to get much responses from them either. I am a bit embarrassed about them really because they are not what I call good quality discussions but to be honest I have been a bit tired lately and it was something quick and easy to write about!! Sad isn't it?

I don't usually get that many responses but I have few regulars who never fail to come to my discussions regardless whether they are quality or not. I appreciate their support. Of late I realize that some friends only come to read my discussion but do not response. I know this because when I disappear for a few days they'll pm me asking why I am not mylotting as they claim to miss my posts. They are looking forward but not responding. And I have few friends here who only come in to respond to my discussion. I checked their profiles and all their responses were from my discussions. This sounds funny but that is the way they do it and just need to accept the uniqueness of some people.

It could be due to, perhaps, the heaviness of topic. I think more people get attracted to lighter discussions

I think the people over here like to respond to simple questions.It could also be that people will respond more to their friends responses.I too don't get lot of responses.I only get when a legit and best site becomes scam.

There are a lot of considerations why a discussion has few responses, One, They could have a few friends who can see that they started a discussion. As you may have noticed, discussions started by friends appear in the HOME tab, separate from the top discussions and from your own discussions, Two, the discussions may be quality but the title may not be attractive enough, three, timing! It's possible that not a lot of users where online during the time they posted the discussion.

It seems like you receive a good amount of responses. I have noticed it in the past, and now, once again, I am not on as much and not seeing it as much as I am not looking around mylot much. I think a lot of people are looking for the quick replies, the easy questions, the topics that take little thought so they can be answered quickly to accrue cash fast. Just one theory. I have heard someone mention before, that if you want quality conversation, go to a site that is dedicated to whatever the interest is. I do not find this to be true, as in other non-paid, subject specific forums, the same occurs, just less often. There have been many times I have written something that I put a lot of thought into, just to have it viewed a few times, and never be replied to.

Dude, what I feel is that you are getting way too much worked on a trivial issue such as this. Chill, now you have got many comments on this one, and wish you many more to come! Regards