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ahhh tdemex...we are becoming quick friends here and now I see why...we are on the same mental level...lol I wonder the very same thing. How am I supposed to give an insightful or experienced thorough answer to a question like what is your favorite color...and mind you...not only do I hate it when people post these simple minded questions....I also hate the fact that most the these types of posts are REPEATED over and over again!!!! It really frustrates me and for a while it even turned me off to mylot....In the same sense...I am glad I gave it another chance here...because I have gotten the chance to meet some very worldly, intelligent and inspiring people here ;) *you included tdemex* Anywho....I have the same gripe but like many don't know how to get mylotters (especially) our newbies to understand that mylot is indeed a DISCUSSION forum- whether we are paid for it or not!

I thought it was just to bytch and whine on! Ohhh, here's another one I forgot POLITICAL PROPAGANDA LMAO... I always like the "discussions" that are just a copy and paste off of a tabloid best of all. They are my favs I don't know why other people ask simple questions but, I've asked some before because I figured someone here would know the answer---like "how to use charcoal" since, I didn't know how to use one of those types of "grills", which by the way is not grilling, it's more like slow cooking

Funny enough ... I was in the pub last night, and this bloke started a conversation. Out of the blue he said: "So what was the first car YOU drove, Sue?" Well, actually it was more like three months ago, but people often have real-life conversations that start with inane queries, and the conversation develops from there. Usually, it ends up on a completely different tangent. Personally, I'm far more likely to respond to discussions which have a simple, but relevant point to make than to long personal tales - to which I can give no answer or input. Every day things are just as relevant to us here as more profound issues. To me, there is little difference between: When did you learn to drive? and Do you believe there is a God? or Is Susan Boyle really Saddam Hussein in disguise?

I can see your point, I can say that I have not been on very much lately and when I do, I really have been trying to get back to the discussions that I have made and not really paid much attention to any of the newbie started discussions... I have tried to post to some of "friends started" discussions to get in a few posts a day --although life has been keeping me very busy and away from the computer... So I have not had time to pay attention to those one liner or whats my favorite etc... discussions. I know there have been some fluff discussions (some may have been my own as well -LOL)... but then I havent had time to put thought into some of the more in depth ones -- I agree with you on the fact that this is a discussion board... and not so much a question and answer board... but I think if we keep reminding people that and keep discussions going on as they should...everyone (hopefully) will follow the lead!!!! Happy mylotting.

Hello T. I see this as a discussion forum and have learned a lot about many things and many cultures. I DO ask questions, but not one-liners or the kind that can be answered yes or no. That would definitely discourage an actual discussion. When I DO answer someone else's one-line questions, I simply fill in few additional details as I go. Karen

Hello my friend I have seen this myself, its really hard to respond to something when you have no idea what the poster feels about it themself, I responded to one of those post tonight I had to read what the poster responded to another post only way I was able to understand why the question was posted, lol Really is confusing

Well, I don't post questions like 'what do you wear at...' requiring shortest answers possible, but still many of my posts have 'simple(?)' questions in them. Like when I get stuck in some seemingly unsolvable problem related to computers.. I think that you are aiming at those types of questions as well, and maybe you will reward me with some good scoldings. But they are welcome, I need some wisely words.

This site is about discussing things, venting things, learning, teaching, etc. However, a lot of people (myself included) start off by thinking that this is a money making site (which it is, if you do it correctly by 'discussing' things.) Maybe I´m wrong, but I´m under the impression that a lot of these one-liners are from people whith a small number to their posts. They might have just started their learning curve, and good luck to them. You will have noticed that sometimes a star appears here, very popular, everybody likes them and interacts with them. I´ve seen some of them posting one-liners, and they get lots of responses. But that's because they build up relationships first.

Hi tdemex, I thought nobody gonna come up with this. I joined my lot actually 3 years ago but disappeared for 2 yrs. Sometimes when I login, I saw so many short "discussion" , and it's one after another basically from the same user. I would love to respond but I saw those make me lose my words too. Some people here is really-really good and creative when they post their discussion, but yes a lot probably just want to get quick adding on their earning. Anyway, I really enjoy responding in this discussion. Have a great night !

People start 'discussions' like that because they are the ones that get the most responses. When I ask a question that seems too simple I like to ask other questions in the body of the discussions to keep it from being a simple one word/sentence answer. Simple is fine as long as there are different directions to go in.

Hi tdemex, I don't like confrontation even though I have strong views and when I've posted in certain areas, my views, my opinions, they have not been debated by reasonable people but attacked by bigoted intolerant people, you may well guess I'm speaking about the topic of religion. I don't like being attacked online or anywhere else but at least with a face to face discussion it is easier. So now I keep away from there. But sometimes I can't help myself and have just posted an opinion, not in religion, which could well inflame the US opinion, but I posted it in the middle of a topic so presumabley the later posters won't bother to read it. I had to have my say but it will not fit in with the majority view. There will be others who share my view and I hope they also post. I tried to cover myself by saying this is my opinion and I don't want to discuss it but no doubt tomorrow I will have no star. Anyway that's my reason for keeping middle of the road, because even though I love a good debate I cannot do it with people who are completely intolerant of a different view. My controversial opinion may be viewed on Antiquelady's topic of the release of the Lockerbie bomber. I could have added a lot more but didn't want to upset Aunty.

It drives me nuts when people ask questions that only have one answer or a one word answer!! Seriously! Mylot is a place to START and REPLY TO DISCUSSIONS! I don't think some people realize this. It's really unfortunate because I feel like I'm seeing it more and more every day.

Hello, You have put along a good question. The purpose of inviting interesting discussions is defeated when questions which have only one line answers or answers which every one is aware of. But if some questions which will eventually lead to a chain of responses and answers tot the response and so on are posted we can have a very interesting discussions on the topic. So either a discusiion or a question if it lead to fruitful discussions and welcome outsome it is ok Happy mylotting

I have to admit some of the question's in question's are simple. But I still think if they want me to really anwser something and give a good anwser then come up with a question that has to have more depth to it. Of course we could always get creative with the simple anwser's, we could alway's say: my favorite color is blue, but not aqua blue. Not even midnight blue it's sort of a shade in between the 2. Yet deeper then sky blue.

People that start a discussion and are wanting only a one word answer in here is frustrating for sure. I overall see nothing wrong with asking questions in here, but at the same time you need to be willing to talk about more than just a simple question in here only wanting a simple response back as well. Since myLot pays the best for quality over quantity they are in the long run only hurting themselves more as well.

I agree with, it seems that this kinds of discussions if you can call that seems to be increasing everyday, they are like mushrooms. So as a rule I only respond to those discussions that are intreresting and relevant to me. I hope those people who write those sort of materials will come up with something really interesting and worth discussing:) Didnt mean to offend just voicing my opinions:) Cheers!

There is a misconception here that if you start more discussion then you will earn more. Yes, you will earn more but only when you will comment back with sufficient length for every response. To earn more, here members start too much discussions. Innumerable discussions are started here daily. In this circumstances, you can not expect every discussion to be unique and analytic. Though, i have seen lots of discussion here which demands you to stretch your thought but it is out numbered by simple and silly questions.

Oh, my I am so guilty of this..well, of course, they're some topics that has to do with asking questions first because i need other peoples story and experience while i make my own discussion. there's nothing wrong with that, isn't it.It is a discussion but there are interest that has something to do with "question and Answer portion. so, i figured, maybe i can make a discussion that also starts with a question... well, i don't just asked in on one line of sentence.

Hi tdemex, You're pretty passionate about this site having fruitful discussion, yes? I totally agree with you. I would normally just respond to other's discussion and seldom start my own unless I have some issues to resolve that require more than just yes or no answers. But of late I find that many discussions are difficult to respond to as they don't interest me and they are just undiscussable (if there is such a word).

this is a gr8 way to sustain some gud discussions. well i understand ur feelings! and i am new to this site and so far i have not come across any such redundant questions so wat u say has come across as a pleasant surprise.well i guess aome people are jus trying to make some extra cash and in their new found zeal think dat such questions can geta lot of answers .unless we really know for sure dis cannot be avoided. and apart from dat i have seen a lot of intelligent discussions. in fact i have to say they outnumber the stupid ones, so lets see the positive side of the coin