How concerned are you toward the discussion you have responded to?

India
April 17, 2010 1:07pm CST
Do you come back to the discussion and check what others have to say about it? Are you concerned about it being resolved or not? In short, do you respond just for the sake of responding or you actually make it a point to participate in it till it gets resolve?
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@rberon1985 (5359)
• Philippines
17 Apr 10
If you will check all my discussions,there is no discussion that I did not comment back.Commenting back or responding to all the responses simply means that you appreciate their response.There are some members who are responding because they want to add up their earnings.That is actually a practical decision.No problem with that.But with me,i response back because I want to build friendship with other members of the site.I also want to make the discussion long.I want to share my point of view on the topic.And also want to hear the point of view of the responders.
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• India
17 Apr 10
Hi rberon1985 , Definitely for making friends, making the discussion more interesting, informative and fun, you need to go back to it. Thanks for responding.
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@EvrWonder (3571)
• Canada
18 Apr 10
Good point. There are some discussions that I am more concerned about than others. I appreciate posters who comment on responses so to have some dialog with them' This way the responder gets an idea of where the poster is coming from after we all have responded. I am not sure if resolution is always required but rather other points of view. I do check back to discussions I have responded to previously and if warranted, I will contribute further, should there be a comment that provoke further participation.
• India
19 Apr 10
Hi EvrWonder, More than anyone else, I am sure that you definitely are concerned about the discussions you respond to. I can see that through the replies you have posted on my discussions. Thanks.
@EvrWonder (3571)
• Canada
20 Apr 10
Well Thank you damsel, and you are welcome. It's a pleasure, making my world a better place. Bless you.
@hora_fugit (5862)
• India
17 Apr 10
I am not that much concerned to whether the discussion gets resolved or not. But I do come back to see what became of all this conversation. Sometimes that rolls on...
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• India
19 Apr 10
Hi hora_fugit, That is indeed a good thing you do. I think that is what makes the discussion more meaningful. Thanks.
@gunjanpri (603)
• India
18 Apr 10
I am really excited, when somebody responds to my discussion. It is better if you reply to the responses you receive for your discussions. At least no need to scratch a new topic for all the responses.
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• India
19 Apr 10
Hi gunjanpri, You are right. I know everyone is excited about getting responses on the discussions they have started. But what I am trying to ask is that are you also concerned about other peoples discussions on which you have responded. Thanks.
17 Apr 10
I tend to check back in a day or two after, I work most days so only get online for a few hours each day, so dont really have enough time to keep checking back, but will usually do it the next day. I enjoy seeing what someone has thought about my response, and then sometimes that ends with me responding again if they ask something else. Thats what this place is all about, discussions! And if I have posted my own (Ive only posted 2 lol) I will constantly check back, even just to thank someone, if someone has taken the time to help me with whatever I have asked then I like to say thank you, unless of course they have just answered to say "sorry I dont know the answer".
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• India
19 Apr 10
Hi Auntiescarf, You are doing a good job. But are there actually people who respond to discussions by saying sorry, i don't know the answer. Thanks.
19 Apr 10
I may be wrong but I feel if someone just leaves a comment on a discussion that you have started saying "Sorry I dont know the answer" I usually feel as if they are just posting for the sake of it, I dont see the point in leaving in a comment to say that you cant help them. If someone has posted something that I dont really know anything about but I want to help then I will usually search online for info and then tell them where I have found out my info. Because at least then I have tried to help. I think some people do post for the sake of posting, I would prefer someone to give me a response that I dont agree with, because at least then they are adding to the discussion, its always nice to hear different opinions.
• Philippines
18 Apr 10
well, i only respond to a discussion if i can relate, if it is related to me.. that's when it is directly related to me i give my concern reply of course... i can easily express what i want to say if i have been through and if i have experienced it...i don't respond to a discussion also if it does not fit my interests of course.. if it does not fit me, i am just fooling others' idea and myself as well...
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• India
19 Apr 10
Hi shigeraldz, It is definitely important to relate to the discussion and then only you can do justice to it. I really appreciate it. Thanks.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
17 Apr 10
hi damsel oh indeed I am concerned as my mylot friends took time and effort to respond to my discussion so I must return those compliments and comment adequately to each and every one, otherwise its not a discussion,its more than just giving a best response its also saying thanks in a more positive way, making an informed comment to all my friends responses.
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• India
19 Apr 10
Hi Hatley, You are absolutely right. I really appreciate it. Thanks.
@akuler (3531)
• Malaysia
20 Apr 10
Hi damsel_prerna, I always look back to the discussions that I have give my response to it. But, I rely entirely on the notification send by myLot. If I got the notification, I would open and read it. If I had something to say or add base on others comment on my response, I would give my reply to it. But, when notification is down (as for lately), I do check my response through "responded" tab. But I did not check it all. And I only do it when I had time and just to check if our response has been commented is a quite boring thing to do. I never care if the discussion is resolved or not. As long as I had something to say, I would give my response or comment on it. Discussion is a never ending stories because we would find a new thing everyday which we can add it to our discussion. They only discussion that I think has an expired date is the discussion that concern a specific event with a time limit for it like football result or prediction. It would be ended as soon as the next game is played. Whether I respond it just for the sake of respond it or if I had some substantial to say, it is all depend on the discussion it self. But I prefer to write more here so basically I had some points on my response.
• India
20 Apr 10
Hi akuler, Thanks for being honest. I really liked your response and thank you sharing all these points with us.
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
18 Apr 10
i love coming back and follow the discussions. i find it very interesting besides being a learning experience. and a good exercise for the brain as well.
• India
19 Apr 10
Hi tomitomi, You actually get to learn a lot. Thanks.
• United States
19 Apr 10
Its good to continue an argument, I always find it interesting to hear others opinions on the topic and sometimes I learn things that I never thought of before. I also find it a waste of time If you only reply once and never go back to support your thoughts.
• India
20 Apr 10
Hi witrius, I appreciate your views. Its not actually a waste of time to reply once, because that response might matter to the discussion. But yes, continuing the discussion is a sensible thing to do. Thanks.