Does Reputation matters?

Even I thought the same that you should give an honest response, until I saw my rating going down because some people won't accept things against their point of view. Some thinks that they are right in their own Point of view & even though it's a discussion, one should not go so hard against their view or else its a minus for you.. But still at many occasions, I prefer to be honest to my mind

Well, there is also the factor of what type of discussion you are responding to. For instance, I very seldom respond to political and religious discussions here. There is never any winners; no matter what you say someone is going to hate you for saying it. Plus, there is the little fact that I have discovered most people do not know the first thing about economics and political theory (what sounds like a good idea to them would seldom actually work). If I am going to talk politics or religion, I want to do it someplace where people actually know what they are talking about. And that sure it not here (most of the people who talk about politics here do it to annoy others). This is my opinion; I could be wrong.

There is no Doubt that your reputation will go down if you get a negative rating!. Similarly your reputation will go up if you get a positive rating.

Even I always see that I give a positive rating to people because why to give a negative & hurt their reputation & earnings. If I really don't like the response or comment, I would rather not rate them rather than giving negative or positive

The only time I give the - rate to someone is when he/she give "I don't know" or something like that in his/her response. I give some peek to his previous responses and find out that most of his/her responses are one word responses like yes, no, ok. I think he/she deserve the - rate. Except for that one, I always give a + rate for every posts.

Ya rightly as Akuler said, I do affect the earnings, however there are still many who gives a -ve rating to others. I wonder why?. Imagine everyone supporting each other, How great it would have been!

Yeah ... we suppose to used it to rate the post. If the post is good then give a + rate. Most mylotter didn't use or very very rarely use - rate unless for the spammer. Your star rate effect your earning because it is in the earning equation. So you will earn more from your posts if your star rating higher.

Hi Monica, its nice to hear an honest reply. I think you always supports your friends giving very good responses.

1st of all welcome to my lot & I'm sure you will like this place. I think you really got a nice way of dealing things. Remember that friends can help you a lot in many ways, so try to build up some nice friend list. All the best

whoa! i never noticed that before, has the rating system always been attached to the earnings? sheesh...they SAY that others cant hurt your ratings (and therefore earnings) by giving negative ratings, but i wonder just how well that works... thanks for telling me about that!

Oh ya, the rating system is attached to earnings. A person with lower rating will earn less compared to a person with higher rating. Now a person can't damage your reputation intentionally because there will be a tract of ratings with admin & if a person is keep on rating you -ve for all your discussions, he/she will go under trust, that means their ratings will no longer be counted. Hence no one can Intentionally damage your ratings everywhere, but yes to a limit, depending on your actions, they can. Happy Lotting

Nice to hear this. Well I would just like to add that ratings do affect your earnings. See the FAQ's as earnings are calculated on DRS(discussion Rating System).!!

Well said rahul. The more I bother about my rating the more I become depressed when it fluctuates like the stock market. So I just close one eye and let go the thoughts of reaching to the top. Discretion is always the better part of valour. The system here is defective as many very much senior and having big numbers besides their names are still lagging far behind. Those who just come out of their cocoons are being awarded the highest star here. Where is the fairness? I would say long serving mylotter should be recognized for their loyalty and should no longer be subject to reputation or ratings. They should have gained immunity from being volleyed by this rating system.

Hi dear Zandi, I am a big fan of you for this main reason. Its really stupid yessing all the time for all users just for the fact they will be happy with our comment. Its plain stupid and sure mylot will not develop by the "Yes sayers" When i came newly in mylot, i could see this is in some sections. It doesnt make me any sense at all. When i interfered with my disagreeing comment in a polite way, i received back a harsh comment from that user, which indirectly mean to be "you dont know nothing. be quiet. what i am telling is right". I could see that he just buried many truths in his arguing comments. I was little furious with his mannerism and replied back again explaining from a to z factors to prove i am right. why to fear for those rude users? who are they? just another mylot user. Especially, I thought this way. When one guy is standing strong for a wrong view, why cant we stand strong for a good view? This is my question inside my own mind when i cross those types of discussions filled with yes sayers. I am always strong with my these principles. If one is talking wrong, sure i would interfere and say my opinions and facts. If he is rude, i never mind. I will make him defeat til the end when he has no points to argue with me(how he will have points to argue when he is speaking lies) Later one day, my stars went to 7. I worried only on that day. Then i thought never ever i should not mind my reputation. There is no history that a society developed with 'yes sayers' I believe that I can contribute my best level to mylot by with my comments straight from the heart. I am same till now and I will be the same forever too.. Just like you dear, Zandi! Have a great time! [b] And Taz, for you..[/b] I had never marked a minus for anyone who argued with their disagreements saying no to my comments. I even marked plus sometimes for their healthy debating and commenting with respect. Great gentle guys are there in another side too. I greatly admire them. For me, Reputation really matters too. But I know very well. many guys herein mylot dont deserve the actual rating here. some are overrated. some are underrated. Because of this fact, I never mind the reputation. I will mind only when mylot takes under his control. Happy Postings! Have a nice time!

Yes, It is essential to respond without the fear of reputation. Even if you are against it, say no without hurting the feelings of others

An open heart & Honest response the best one can get

i don't rate other by myself. i just pay attention on the topics I can join.

Oh common, Be a responsible mylotter & support others. If you think that a discussion, response or a comment is good, rate them, after all you won't be at loss for doing it. Happy Lotting

That's a good connection between real & virtual worlds. I hope to see you with a top rating. However I wonder how you would rate others?

Its true that sometimes it really feels bad to see your stars go down for no fault of yours. Also getting a good response increases your value & hence Sometimes others start to give a higher respect.

Ya reputation is good, but I think it should not stop you from giving an honest response.

ya nobody compromise with its self respect. its better to die if u donot have self esteem. so have self respect and reputation

Sometimes its all about saying a no in the way the others would feel that its almost an yes, but still no. It depends on the way you speak. Happy Lotting

To be honest, that was really nice to hear. I think your attitude will definitely gt you something great here & in life. Having a nice attitude can create wonders! Happy Lotting Chrysan

Even I do the same, because there are some discussions like religion, where people give crazy comments on my responses. Even though I'm sure that I'm right, I think Its better not to argue & leave it because some people won't accept it in a good way!

Thanks for that nice comment, tazthezone But sometimes I found it's hard to be polite and express my real feelings in one topic, so when I absolutely disagree and angry with the discussion starter, I prefer not to answer than not polite and start argument..

That's really nice to hear. All the best

Thank u very much for the information. I leaved it all blank..i havent tried those signs yet...i will start using it now..thanks a lot.

The earning part is something most of the members are not aware of. A little care while responding can make the difference. Have a nice time.

That's what I like about tasks. Sharon might send mine back with an "American English PLEASE" note on it, but she can't downrate it and offer me only, say, $1.45 for being a plonker. I know exactly what I'm earning with tasks. Well, the MyLot Sharon ones, anyway. Is her name really Sharon Bucks, do you think?

Ya reputation can affect your earnings even though not that much. We get our earnings based on DRS as mentioned in the FAQ. I feel that you will get back whatever you give to others. Hence if you are good, then people will also be good to you

Oh ya, a good way of responding does makes a huge difference. Voldrox, I should say that you gave a nice response to this. Since a good reputation matters for many, I think they should keep in mind the way of expressing. Once you learn that, you can confidently respond or comment to any discussions.

you see i was being honest for saying that i cared about my reputation hehe... once you learn that you will really enjoy mylot

Good to hear that you believe in a mind of your own, however your earnings can affect If you be rude to other, even though I know you won't, I was just saying it for your Info. Happy Lotting

being honest about how you feel and being rude and different things..beisdes people know i'm not rude... happylotting there!

Ya being nice to every one is not only for your discussions, but I think it will also help to build some good friends. Happy Lotting

After all playing safe not only makes a good reputation but also some good friends & bonding with members