Do you reply to comments on your discussions?

Yes, I am finding now that I have more experience that it is annoying when I go back to check and people haven't bothered to respond. Good pts. Thank you!

All good reasons! That makes a lot of sense. It definitely is more fun and challenging and REAL with all the back and forth. I concur!

That definitely makes sense. Sorry it took so long for me to reply to this one. It got lost in the shuffle! Thank you!

Very true. And there are many more like the example you cited. When I was new here, I would reply in right earnest, but soon realised that people here are not here for discussing but to earn...nothing less nothing more. I have veered away from the inane so-called discussions since then. I believe a discussion is an exchange of ideas and views. And that is only possible through a two-way interaction. If one doesn't reply to any sensible response one gets, then you are shutting the doors on any possibility of a discussion starting...right there. Wish there were more here posting things that would rake up issues, provoke thought, or just facilitate a cross-pollination of view, and insights.

What you are saying definitely makes sense. I vascillate on the word or two issue. I think sometimes it is ok, but it does not tend to be what I do. I like the discussion aspect. Also, it seems some people begin discussions with the thought that they will get a lot of responses if they make it easy to answer. One I saw (and responded to!) was "What time is it?" Is there a lot to say about that? LOL. Not to slam anyone--just thought it was funny.

Ah, good points. Thank you for sharing. And see, I am learning from you. I am responding! :)

cool...I love helpiing others, and that's what this site is all about...helping each other make a few bucks and also help others with questions they may have.

Nice. I love how the internet is making it possible for "the little guy" to do things easier and make money and suddenly find fame for talents on things like youtube. Thanks!

This is my first long one and it just keeps going. LOL. I spent most of yesterday replying to this a couple other threads I have going. I think it does really help them take off and it has been a lot more fun, too. I made waaaaaay more yesterday than the first two days I was on. Of course, I was on and off ALL day like a total addicted freak. So, I probably made like .01/hour. I seem to be developing a style where I try to respond to the ones that have added to the conversation or strike me in some way. But I am not so much responding to the one word answers, etc.

This is my first long one and it just keeps going. LOL. I spent most of yesterday replying to this a couple other threads I have going. I think it does really help them take off and it has been a lot more fun, too. I made waaaaaay more yesterday than the first two days I was on. Of course, I was on and off ALL day like a total addicted freak. So, I probably made like .01/hour. I seem to be developing a style where I try to respond to the ones that have added to the conversation or strike me in some way. But I am not so much responding to the one word answers, etc.

Hmmm...people have said it does help. I am curious about the "best response" business. What is that used for?

Lots of good points, thanks for your answer!

Well, I guess if I really have something to say I would be more likely to comment back. I have been trying to do so today and even then have skipped some that really didn't put too much into their responses. Sometimes there is nothing left to say, however, and I imagine then I should just shut up. LOL.

Building a communication bridge. That's a nice phrase. I'm curious if people find that then the commenter comes back and sees that you put a response. I have been going back to some of my responses, so I guess some people probably do.

I need to find these guidelines. I have not found any info from myLot at all. Perhaps I have not looked hard enough. I did just sort of jump in!

That is very nice of you. Good points.

Right on. I like your pic. Very evocative.

LOL. I am responding! You make some good points. I like your pic too. It is very sweet.

I can see how that would happen. This is my most responded to topic in two days! lol. I don't know if I would reply to rude, but off target I do sometimes want to give the smackdown. Also, I could see how after the first 10 responses or so, you would probably have said most of what you have to say or just be repeating yourself. Thanks, PromptWriter. Are you a freelance writer? Now I have to go check you out! Wow, this is a fun site. Only problem is, my dh and kids are going to have to get the cane to drag me away from the computer. But WAIT...I've earned a whole .74 doing this! LOL.

Thank you. I guess I wasn't really sure if people went back then to see if their comment was replied to. I sometimes get a little bit flumoxed by all the technology and keeping track of where I've been. Do we get notifications if our comments are replied to? Cuz that would make it easier. Or do you just track them yourself in your account? Thanks for helping me learn what this place is all about!

That certainly makes sense. I'm just starting to figure this all out. Isn't it funny all the new things out there? I think from what I have heard that it doesn't DIRECTLY make you money, but rather indirectly by keeping your conversation going and up towards the top of the lists. But you are right--it is just the right thing to do. However, I was also wondering if people then go back and see if the starter ever responded to them. I haven't really done that, but it seems a lot to manage, no? I like your user name...Now I have to go check you out!

Wow, that's cool on the buck! I try to think of myLot as something that is fun to do and do it as long as I'm having fun. And then, when a little bit of money comes out of it--Yay! Because I would have chatted online probably anyway. But it's not like I am going to really be making a living off of myLot. Just a little extra here and there for my big mouth is nice. :) I like your pic!