Answering discussion to prove yourself!
By sanuanu
@sanuanu (11235)
India
May 4, 2009 10:34am CST
When I was new to mylot, I wanted to have attention from all users at me and for that I wanted to do some extravagant things. So, what did I do, I answered all kinds of discussions which were seeking help from me.
I have answered query of a woman who was asking whether to leave or live with her husband.
I have answered query of a man, who was asking me if it is good to have fun in bed by entering wrong hole!
I have answered query of a person, who was asking if she can leave her job!
Any cases, I didn't have any experience but I decided to answer and to my knowledge, I was the best(I was eyeing for br too!) but I didn't get any attention!
Now, I have a little circle of friends with whom I can enjoy mylot life but whenever I think of those silly responses, I just smile on myself!
So, how was your life at the begining at mylot, confused like me or ever confident like "veteran" users here!
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34 responses
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
4 May 09
I think that I was a little confused, and was just trying to make money. I think I posted a few things against the guidelines, but doesn't everyone? As for discussions asking for advice, I still do answer these discussions. I don't think I really answered them in the beginning of me mylotting, but If I feel I can be of some help I will post, I also try to make it clear that it's my opinion only and that I may not be an expert.
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
4 May 09
One brat here is so spolied - but such fun to have here too!
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
4 May 09
I agree with aliceinwebland, lol at brats, but yes we can very well be brats at the beginning of any project, really!
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
5 May 09
This is a nice discussion. I remember the first time I started out in mylot, I asked questions on bike and stuff. And also a discussion on Xomba where no one answered me, LOL. It was one of my nerd days and I thought that people here talk about electronics, gadgets and bike stuffs. But little that I know that mylot is a different world altogether and now that I can get the hang of it, it's truly addictive.
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
5 May 09
I realized that you are not in my friends list, so I am sorry tht I can't post a comment to your image you have posted!
And no worries about double post, we all do it unintentionally. I can understand that but see the good part, You got 3 (+) rating from my side! LOL
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
4 May 09
yea,i was lost for a little while at first.it's like "ok,what do i do now".
the good thing is mylot doesn't constantly change their website radically like some sites do,so you're lost every time you sign in LOL
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
4 May 09
yea,they've done a few change of searches and whatnot,but livable.when i started there was only like 70,000 people here,so i guess it wasn't as needed then.
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
4 May 09
I was really furious when I saw this site getting down one day because of maintainance. That was the time when I asked one of my friend to be my referral but that day, it wasn't available. Then that friend walked out of the office to join other place. I lost one ref becaue of maintainance!
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
4 May 09
It was the case too when mylot tried to chagne it for the first time. Do you remember that when we used to type: "www.mylot.com", we used to get the top discussion page instead of traditional home page which we get now?
When I remember those days when we didn't have star rating and no interest ratings, things were a little boring but since I was new, I quite enjoyed it!
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
5 May 09
This is a nice discussion. I remember the first time I started out in mylot, I asked questions on bike and stuff. And also a discussion on Xomba where no one answered me, LOL. It was one of my nerd days and I thought that people here talk about electronics, gadgets and bike stuffs. But little that I know that mylot is a different world altogether and now that I can get the hang of it, it's truly addictive.
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 May 09
Oh very confused. I have a little routine now, though it's subject to change at any time without notice. I may start turning some e-mail notifications back on, for example, but not for everybody. Just for the people I try to visit regularly and who visit me regularly.
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 May 09
It's time consuming here no matter what your system is! I turned my notifications off because I just couldn't handle the flood to my inbox. But this way, I'm sure I'm missing things from some people that I don't really want to miss.
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@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
6 May 09
Though had experiences bloggings at other sites and commenting at others blogs, still I feel elated in participating at mylot's discussions. I'm just being myself, chooses the topics that am interested but really giving the best comments I could. Being a frustrated writer, I also felt of proving myself that I can make it. I was also wondering during my early days at mylot, why I don't get best response, when in fact I felt am deserving but lately got 9 best responses, so am quite contented and flattered. A little recognition on what we're doing inspire us to continue improving ourselves in expressing our views and opinions. It's just saying we're improving in our writings as well.
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@Citychic (4067)
• United States
6 May 09
early days at mylot...
Hello friend, I just wanted to say congratulations on getting 9 best response. That is really saying a lot about ur writing skills. I have only been here for 2 months and so far I've gotten 1 or 2 best response...... not that I was looking or hoping for them but as you mentioned, it is like a little something to make you know that ur comments are appreciated and to let you know that ur time isn't being wasted! Have a good night and I would just like to encourage you to keep doing what ur best at. Peace, blessings and goodwill shall surely follow the confident man or woman.
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
7 May 09
May be others think that you are too good and are think that you can win BR with every response and they give others that pleasure. This can happen, right.
Well, as for me I am a little bit lucky that I have some good number of BR with me but when I was at 1090, I had only 15-20 BR with my name. I am really thankful to others who have elected me as a Br for their discussion.
@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
8 May 09
When I was new in myLot, for the first few days, I tried answering all discussions that I could relate to. I was still then uncertain of how to actually make a 5-word answer into 3 lines so that I would somehow meet the "quality post" guideline. After the first week, I got more comfortable and no longer worried about reaching a certain number of lines because I got used to answering that way :) I just make sure that I don't over explain in real life :P
Thanks for the response on my discussion!
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@sandymay48 (2030)
• Canada
5 May 09
Hi Dr Sanadoodoo...Well you see, I have this terrible problem. I broke my finger nail today and tried to put it back on with duct tape. Now I cant find nail polish to match!!!!..Please help me!!!...Maybe I should use grey cement???
What do you suggest? I heard you can fix anything and answer any question..
Well since I am so talkative, I was pretty confident...Probably I was a little nervous, not knowing if anyone would talk to me or want to be my friend..Im so grumpy you know!!
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
5 May 09
Ha ha ha ha ha! LOL!
You made my day, you kow that? I was very very very upset this time as you can see it in my newest discussion, which I completed right now and I was really sad and furious but you gave me a big laugh. A cement to fix your finger nails!
First I got scared, that Wooo! what has happened, you must be in real pain but LOL you are so good at scaring me! Had you been here and had I been a girl and you a guy, I would have had sandles in my hands LOL!
@sandymay48 (2030)
• Canada
5 May 09
Glad I could make you laugh..thats what friends are for...
I am not often serious, but when I am, you will know...Like that guy that said something about you one time and I flew at him..He was judging people and thats not fair. Who knows what any of us are really like. I should go back and look at that discussion and see if he ever responded
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@Youreyes4Today (2356)
• United States
4 May 09
I have socialized online with other programs... so to me this isn't much different. I start and answer discussions without any problem. I do not seek attention I just answer what I can, give advice, give an opinion, to me its fun to see what is asked..
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@Youreyes4Today (2356)
• United States
5 May 09
Then you learned which is a good thing.. Live life.. its how we learn..
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@Citychic (4067)
• United States
7 May 09
Answering discussion to prove yourself.
First of all I see it as a dark place b/c a lot of people are out here seeking their own. If you want to think that everybody is ur friend then that is totally up to you but I am looking at it from a biblical perspective and that being that right now there is a monetary system that we all are living under whether we choose to see it or not. True there are a some people out here that are still good and decent people but a perfect example of our world is look at Hollywood how everyone is just out seeking their own satisfaction and so many of them couldn't give a hoot about the poor and hungry children that are in the world.
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@scififan43 (2434)
• United States
4 May 09
When I first started here on mylot. I took things one step at a time. I only anserwer question I can answer. I do not respond to discussions i am not intersted in or I do not think I can answer. I started off with only one frined here who refered me and then I added more. I belive I have at least ten here now. When I first started posting I was not sure what to say and how to say it but now after over 300 post I do feel more conident.
@scififan43 (2434)
• United States
4 May 09
I make frineds here little by little, it will jsut take time.
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@Bloggership (1104)
• Indonesia
8 May 09
I had a little bit confused too at the first time i join mylot.com but i'm a fast learner :-). Many funny, crazy, strange and serious discussions topics i have wrote and read. But i enjoy and love it to be part of mylot.com populations. And i believe many lotters think the same as i do... Even you too sanuanu ( do you? ). :-)
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@Bionicman (3958)
• Czech Republic
5 May 09
Today's top discussion, you've got some attention now:P
I was pretty much the same when I joined as I am now only I was more interested in making money online. I got over that now
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@fwangaa (3057)
• China
5 May 09
to earning more and more money i have to answer so many questions. i must do that i need the money. i must write 3 line at least to earn more cents. i will use it to buy what i want. i will use it to do what i want. at first, as a new. i usually read all of the response about the discussion, if i found i different of the response, then i can take a response to the discssion. and finally i just write several post per day. so one year i just earn 0.7 dollar. so i have to earn more for reading less. and writing more words. wish it can help you.
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
5 May 09
So, here is the list of things which you do:
1. Write 3 lines of response: Which is very good, sometime, I give only 2 liners answer, sorry.
2. Read all of the response about the discussion: You are going in right direction my friend. I hope you add comments to the responses too, this will help you add some more cents in your pocket.
I wish that this year you will make much more than your expectation!
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
5 May 09
Hi sanuanu, Thats a very honest post LOL...When we join a forum because of anonymity we tend to behave quite differently, but once we are known, make friends and generally settle down , we behave ourselves. When i joined mylot, i too had a lot of misgivings about the site, mainly about the payment and some of the discussions that were on.But now that i am comfortable here, i am happy to be part of the forum and look forward to interacting with all the members..
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@clorissa123 (4926)
• United States
7 May 09
We are no expert here, but we just try to do our best to give our personal opinion to mylotters here. They might seek help from the whole lot community to see what other people will do if they are on the same situation. That is the fun of it. We can put ourselves in their places, and we use our imagination to do our best.
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@Citychic (4067)
• United States
6 May 09
Answering discussions to prove yourself?
yes friend, I was very confused when I first came to mylot also and I really enjoyed reading some of ur experiences. The one about entering the wrong hole really made me bust a gut almost. That was just wild and crazy. I don't even know how anybody can be thinking like that. Anyhow it does seem like we are some kind of psychiatrist here at mylot. That is why I always try to put out an honest answer. As honestly as one can be b/c you never know whose life you might be affecting out there in the world. The world is a dark and confusing place and it need some light to shine through all of the darkness. Little by little I am finding my way around mylot and the people are just as normal as we want to believe they are. Everybody have problems and everyone is looking for answers. It used to be that we could talk with our friends about personal things but now with society getting into it's own agenda it's harder and harder for people to connect so that is why the internet is getting to be so popular. Finally we can come right into someone's homes and chat and hopefully no harm is being done. Be blessed all! Thanks for making this post.
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
7 May 09
The world is a dark and confusing place and it need some light to shine through all of the darkness
What is the exact reason that you think this world is a dark place?
I mean you can see many poeple working hard to get to the top of this world and there are many people around for us to help us out. I don't see this world have darkness all around. It is all on our way of looking this world. I see it as a source of information and light to enlighten my life!
@marites31 (267)
• Philippines
5 May 09
im just like yours since im a beginner here. i answer what topic im that interests me at that day then respond to it accdg to my mood, views or experience. till now im doing that maybe till the time im really sure what is really on this site.
have a great day to you,,,,:-)
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
5 May 09
The first exciting thing you will get when you will complete 100 responses, the star with your user name, then on completing 200, you will get to use smileys in your posts. After 500 posts you will get a right to copy and paste.
these are the things which encourages us to have more fun always!