Here we go again, Post= Thoughful,opinion based discussion! What does this mean?

I have been asking this question for a long time..Where have all the veterans gone? They are no longer posting. The influx of newbies here have seen a lot of one liner posts and even those who have been here for a while have poor showing in good quality discussions and some just don't bother after posting their discussions. It is like 'touch and go' and leave their responses to fate. They should bear in mind that their job is incomplete without going back to their discussions and giving out their comments. Maybe those newcomers are unaware that they should post quality discussions to earn something. I hope they will open their eyes and learn something from reading the digest so they can emulate the style of posts needed in mylot.

Because they don't care, they just want to make a buck the easy way. It's the same type of folks that'll punch a timeclock and collect a paycheck, not caring whether they've done a good job or not. So, what shade of lipstick DO you like? ;)

Personally my friend, I definately think that you are on to something here for sure. I know that many times some of the discussions I see being started here, especially from the New people coming in here are of poorer quality for sure. It amazes me when you even try to help someone out pointing out some of the better pointers in ways to earn $$ in here, they still do it their own way and usually against the TOS or not ways to make this site better for sure. I honestly think it is truly time people go back to more quality posts for New discussions before it ends up hurting this site more as well.

It seems there are very few good threads still on Mylot. There used be much more, but there hasn't been a good level of discussion in a while. There are also a lot more people that speak different languages that makes it harder to get on a mutual level.

My rule is if I don't think it is a of the best quality or if I think it's repeated, I try to make it my own, and not repeated. Asking a bunch of questions to get a bunch of different opinions and responses. I don't like the fifty million different ice cream discussions, or the lip gloss discussions either. I think mylot is slipping but it's really up to all of us to steer a discussion into the right direction, or a discussion starter into the right direction. Even your discussion here is repeated, and yet I've myself complained about such lack of content in a response. We can't "sticky" a discussion for all to see here, but at times I wish there was a way to make a discussion stand out more, especially those often repeated, those should stay at the top on the discussion list. Or there should be a different category for discussions that are repeated.

The best discussions are open discussions. The type of discussions above can only be answered with yes or no or a tiny response. You're right tdemex, I see a lot of those discussions here. It's funny to see that people are disappointed when their discussions don't get any responses, doh! "Are you a male?" is no discussion. This is once again a question of quantity above quality while the other way around is the best way... Those who can't discuss should just be banned... it's harsh but it seems to be the best solution.

I think more I am getting annoed at the ones that are like... What did you do today? That that's all. I think of a few things.... why do they care? Why do they want to know? And is it going to help them in a way if I tell them? Most of the time I just skim right over the question & move on. But yes the ones like pepsi or coke really are boring.

Every now and then I ask myself if this is a cycle repeating itself again. This time I thinkit is not. It's never been as bad as it is now since I joined. There are still many interesting discussions but sadly they get buried underneath the garbage and by the time the admins have cleaned up after the first round of reports, the next lot appear It appears now that more and more users are aware that they must comment in orde to earn so progress has been made but too many are arriving from forums where a discussion is unheard of that they are oblivious to what it even means. I went on a few boxes before I got this far Tde but while doing so I also noticed examples of users who are doing exactly what they say others should bot be doing. My conclusion is that the majority of newer users are in it for the money now and have not realised the potential if they put the earnings in second place

hi tdemex those are not quality discussions but sadly a lot of people will respond to them, and by pass others that have a lot more thought put into them. I think people just get lazy and do what is the easiest to do, sort of thoughtless discussions, not taking any thought to write,not taking any brain power to respond to.

Um, don't like lipstick, I've got no idea about the world series, and Pepsi. Ok, those answers do not constitute a good discussion. And most people are likely to give short or one-word answers to short questions, especially those that only have a few different, set answers. However, you you can always answer these short questions with longer, thoughtful answers, and it's always possible to turn them into discussions. For example you could elaborate on why you may like wearing red lipstick. Maybe it's particularly flattering for your complexion or it gives you confidence, or you feel grateful to be a woman (if you are one) because we're allowed to 'improve' our appearance in this way. Personally I would say that I don't like wearing lipstick, it doesn't suit me at all, and makes me look like a drag queen, lol! I also resent that fact that most women feel the need to plaster their faces with all these unnatural dyes and chemicals just because that's how society is pressurising them to look. Most people look much better without any make up at all, we've just been conditioned to think that we don't. A thoughtful answer can prompt further comments and turn the post into a proper discussion. But I agree, with these kinds of discussions it is a bit annoying that the original poster didn't have more imagination, and that they weren't the one to provoke the discussion. This should be reflected in their earnings, even though they probably imagine that they'll earn more with lots of one sentence questions of this kind.

Hi tdemex, It can be very mind numbing indeed having to wade through those type of discussions which in my opinion not discussions and I have noticed more and more of them being started. But there is always a few little gems in myLot once you weed through the spam

Hi td, in theory they could be excellent topics if the poster could respond to the responses with wit and questions to prolong the interaction into off topic subjects, but alas it never happens. When you see them you know the poster won't respond as it is difficult to elaborate on 25 people saying 'Pepsi'. When I get a F/R I always take a look at the type of discussions they post and rule out anyone who expects me to chat about nail varnish(I kid you not).

oh come on td. you can not honestly say that my 'what is your favourite fishy' was not a top quality discussion now can you.

Hi, Tdemex. Well, I'm a newbie, as you'll see, but when I first signed up here, I thought I was posting quality discussion topics, but found nobody was replying. I love discussing all sorts, love hearing other peoples opinions - especially if they oppose my own: it's the spice! But I don't know if other posters thought my topics were boring, or if I'm just unpopular, or too opinionated, because nobody seemed to want to discuss. So I resorted to posting the most meaningless discussion I could think of - what would be your superpower. Then I noticed about a million discussions with similar titles - uh-oh! So now I just start a discussion if I think something is interesting enough, and I'm working on flicking off my paranoia switch so I don't feel like a leper if nobody responds! And I respond to the ones I'm honestly interested in, and to the friends I've made so far. So yeah, I think some people are just here to make money, but I'd go for quality, every time.

These type of totally uninteresting blah discussion are strictly from the users that are only using myLot to earn their one cent and IMO are also only responded to by the same type of user. These are the peoples who will never be added to my friends list.

What color did you say your hair was? heck, I don't even bother looking at discussions like that any more. My discussions may not be everybody's cup of tea, and that's fine, but at least I like to think there's some originality there...

I know I start a new discussion whenever I need additional information, advice or suggestions from other people. I'm not really sure for other mylotters' reason for starting a discussion but I am hoping that for some of them, they needs suggestions. Some of these discussion may seemed to be useless to others, but some of us can get something out of that certain topic too. For example, I'm the type of person who doesn't know much about fashion but I wanted to look good everyday so I often wonder what other people wear and if I find something similar, I might get it and wear it. It might not interest other people but somehow, someone out there might actually be able to help me. *though most of the time, I posts these questions in my facebook account or other forums*. But that's just me and this is just my two cents.

Hi gringo, I´m not going to ask you what shade of lipstick you wear.And I agree with you although I have seen very good posts here too. Maybe it depends on the interests you put at mylot. But I remember a question I asked about gardening when I was new here. No responses. Then, to check, I made a post about what is your favorite lettuce. Lots of answers! It seems many people are here just to earn some money (a legit reason anyway) but are not particulary interested in learning about other people and other ideas. At firt I also checked and got involved in two subjects I´m interested about: religion (or better said spirit) and politics. But I soon discovered that if I shared my ideas I would reach the bottom as stars are concerned and probably get kicked out of mylot any minute. So I read them but don´t say anything unless I am provoked. Maybe mylot should have more inspectors (of sorts) with so many members. It´s not fair that I get a lot of responses (and cents) if I comment for asking about Pepsi and that I don´t get more money for thoughtful answers. Take care!

hello tdemex, Nothing really changed i supposed, i still see that kind of topics every now and then. as for me, i tried to create some decent and serious ones, but it seems it's only a few people understand it but still respond and tell they don't understand the topic. so, most people prefer to go at it on simpler ones.the one topic that annoys me is sports. if only mylot were doing some warnings instead of just deleting topics that they see with their naked eye...

Well, I suppose one could turn those types of discussions into good quality discussions - depending on how they respond. I mean, if I FELT like answering what shade of lipstick I liked, I would probably stretch my answer to the fullest. I would state the color . . . and then maybe the brand of lipstick I liked, why I liked it, how it goes with my complexion, and maybe what lipstick shades I don't care for. Heck, if the discussion itself isn't "quality", I might as well make my response "quality". I tend to gab away in writing . . . so I just write in length naturally (so it works out perfectly for me in myLot). It seems many people ARE here to just post for the sake of making their earnings. Many of the same people are asking why it is taking so long to make it to their first payout. They haven't made the connection that one word / one liners don't get you very far - so more than likely, they will drop from the scene in frustration sooner or later. I do look at friend's/people's profiles and I like to respond to their discussions . . . but if I find a pattern of silly one liners or that they don't respond to their discussions (like I'm talking to a wall) - then I remember their name and just don't bother with them anymore.