Do we need strict rules in mylot?

I think it's little injust because some people who post start a same discussion maybe they don't know that their discussion already exist. Because yesterday, i have start a new discussion, before doing that, i use the search of MyLot by taping a word of my discussion and i don't see anything about that, so i though that it's the first time, this discussion is on this forum. But then, i have post my discussion, i re-watch my page and see that there already the same disucssions on 3Similar discussions"... It's not my fault, i didn't know this discussion already exist, how could we know if a discussion already exist? The "search" of MyLot doesn't kelp at all...

If you make a site too strict, then you aren't going to have very many members. And, had you read everything like I have you would know that they take repeat postings, and rule-breaking very seriously. However, the admin and mods can't moderate the site 24/7 so thus why the report feature is visable on every discussion, comment, or responance. It is advised if you see too many repeats to report those discussions. Things I've noticed seem to be preaty tight, and a reported insident is usually taken care of right away. And, lack of qulity in discussions, poor ratings, lack of responces to a discussion all effect your earnings. So if you want to be sure you're getting the most out of the posts you make, be sure to pust meaningfull discussions that can easily be responded to. Get informinitive. Try to help one another out.

Just for posting the same discussion again? I think that's a little harsh. As soon as the first discussion moves off the radar, why can't someone else bring it up again? Every new person who starts a familiar discussion brings something new to the discussion. And how do you know this particular discussion has never come up before? Would you want to penalize people for starting a discussion they didn't know was already floating around mylot?

I'm not sure what to do about that, but I don't notice it that much. I just go to the discussions of my friends that sounds interesting and try to respond if its interesting or I think I can be of some help. Try skipping over the ones that you feel like you've responded to before. Some don't know they are being repetitive because everyone is on the site at different times. For example, one night I stayed on til midnight. Got up the next morning and started early, and I was in the middle of a bunch of strangers, and I have no idea what they talked about all night.

As far as I am concenred, I think there is really a necessary to have a rule to strict manage the mylot.For the topic which the mylotters have started by others , I think there should be a rule to limit the similar topic that wish to post. I think it will be better.

Well, as i said before, a lot of us, think of the same, or rather almost the same things. Maybe if we first go threw the topics to make sure there isn,t one you want to post, it might get better. It is a bit harsh to suspend an account. Maybe, we should really think about this first.

syantan I love the fact that we do not have a ton of rules and punishments like some sites. as for the so called same discussions over and over, thats not necessarily true as if you read some with similar topics you will find that they have taken a different slant on it. too many bit@h here when they have not actually read all of any of the so called same discussions. there are only so many topics in the world,but there are a zillion different viewpoints on them. Like for ex one poster makes a discussion on the teachers having it easy as they are all off for the smmer months, but another poster makes a discussion about one particular teacher who changed his life, both discussions feature teachers but are very different. your penalties are much too harsh and would just chase mylotters away from here.

Yes, mylot rules must be little tough otherwise it will damage mylot community.

I believe that the myLot rules that are established are good. If anything becomes too inappropriate or offensive, it is taken off the discussion board. Yes, many do bring up the same topics, but those who respond may have additional insight or the poster is better at responding to the responders. I think it's all good.

I completely agree with you Sayantan. Rules should be strict in mylot because, we all hate cheaters. The deserving candidates should receive reward and the cheater's account should be suspended. If think goes beyond head then we should inform regarding this to the mylot administrator.

Imposing strict rules and harsh policies will make people here fly away like birds disturbed by loud bang. In my opinion, there is no need for that. You are right, there are many people here who don't really care. But not all. There are some who really cares. I experienced that with the discussions that I have started. They really helped me solve my problem.

Yes, I am new also, but I was surprised to see the same topic published within days... even hours of each other. Maybe I've been around discussion groups/forums too long, but it's usually been a rule of thumb to search for similar subjects before posting the same thing (not to mention this is one of the guidelines rules). I'm not saying I am perfect and I haven't been guilty of this infraction myself, but I do try to search first. Some of the topics are 1+ years old, and I hesitate to revive an old thread, so I may venture into reviving it as a new discussion. myLot runs a pretty tight ship. I have seen similar or frivolous discussions deleted in my short tenure here. And when discussions are deleted, any money accredited is deducted from the original poster's and responders' accounts. I see myLot also sends out warnings, so I believe strict policies are already in effect.

I know rules are important in a society but dont you think we have enough rules as it is at the moment? We cant smoke in public places, we cant use our cells when driving, now in France, women wont be able to wear a veil in public, we cant use plastic bags for our groceries, soon they'll accuse parents of abuse if their children are overweight and send them to jail or take their children away from them as they did in England. So, why would you want to add even more rules to a site where we all come to exchange opinions, learn or try to help one another? You remind me of new people who worked at my previous job. We had a union and they had fought to get us good working conditions, good insurance and good salary. The newbies wanted them to lower the salary of everybody else who would be hired. You never ever want to go BACK on something you've gained. Thats called regression and nothing good will come off it. You can only solve a problem with a POSITIVE action, so you'll get positive responses. In a nutshell, if you dont like it here, maybe you should find another forum?? I like it here and I dont want you to mess it all up for me and others who like it.

the same discussion is often happened. Mylot members come from around the world and from different places. it means that for example I don't know if my discussion is simillar with you. as long as it doesn't break the terms and privacy of my lot, it doesn't matter. if you don't want to add a comment just don't do it. It is simple I think.

I think what you're saying is a little harsh....I'm a member of 5 sites like myLot and their rules are easy to follow. You only get warned if you misbehave or make trouble. As for suspension, you'll only get suspended if you didn't stop. Just imagine, if myLot is going to apply this rule, then a lot of members here will get suspended for a few days. Why not just remove the discussion you started?