Why do people start loads of pointless discussions rather than one good one?

I think that they are under the completely wrong illusion that quantity is better than quality. They just keep churning out useless 'discussions' that have no potential to become 'real' discussions. It seems to be very hard to get over to some of the members that myLot is about starting and contributing toward discussions, they also don't seem to realise how much fun they can have and how much they can learn by joining in these discussions.

You are so right. That is why when I see this I just move on and annoy those types of discussions.

Hi there! I have actually noticed the same my friend. Another thing is that many are starting a discussion with a one liner question. They never realize that with such, they cannot earn even a single cent. It is provided in the mylot guidelines, but there are many coming out. As for me, that is why I would prefer making comments than starting a discussion unless I have a real and sensible topic in my head. I can use most of my time commenting than starting a discussion. Besides, starting a discussion requires a proper timing. You cannot just start a discussion when only few members are online. I think as a long time mylotter, I think there are really secrets when is the proper time to start a discussion so that many members could easily your discussion. If not, it will just be a waste of time, energy and effort. Well, as you said, quality post really is the most important thing to earn more here. Many are ignoring that. They thought perhaps every post earns them a point even though they are senseless topic. Well, we cannot judge them. Let us just keep on posting sensible discussions. Never mind those who does not want to. God bless!

My first reaction to this question is that, just like in real life, small talk will always be around. You either love or hate small talk. Many ppl are not comfortable with deep discussions. It's often a temperament thing. Some ppl are more geared to analytical thought and others are not interested at all. The other big reason for it here on mylot is that we are to try not to repeat discussion topics. We are truly running out of things to say. Even this discussion topic you started has been rehashed many times before. Also, some ppl are here to make friends. Others like deep discussion. And still others like to be argumentative. Variety in ppl makes the world go around. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Greetings nancyrowina, I am a newbie at Mylot, but I really like this place. Its where I find people unknown to you talking of things you like. It gets me to think how so much people are thinking of the same thing at the same time. Its really sad to know that there are some persons who post only to earn. Hope things change. I hope jointly, we can make quality discussions if we stick together, and hence automatically those spammers should begin to feel the difference. Regards, Ash

to make more money, i guess.

I think people start random discussions to make money. Its a matter of opinion whether or not they are stupid. Some may not think as you do. I look at it like this: I start what I believe to be good discussions. As you do the same. Its not for me to say whether or not a discussion is good for all. NOPE! Just for me. One good discussion may be good as far as content. They are making more money. It depends what you're trying to get out of MyLot. I have been a member for a few years now and MyLot is successful because it allows people to create one or a hundred discussions. It all depends on what they want to do. I leave it up to the person creating them. They have their reasons. Im not going to worry about them. Life is too short. Happy MyLotting dl

Hi nancy! You are right! It is ridiculous to have so many pointless discussions! I don't know why some people feel that posting 10 boring, annoying and pointless discussions one after another is going to make them more money because it doesn't! I prefer to respond to a discussion that makes sense, makes me think and is meaningful. But, this keeps happening over and over! There are still some people that just don't get it. And those are the discussions that I ignore!

you are right it is always better to start one quality discussion instead of more number of discussions which has the same meaning or just meaningless. i think those people who believe in starting the discussions only might be it is easier to them or they may just lack time and hence they just want to write at mylot for the day and they feel comfortable in starting the discussions as reading others discussions and replying may take time.

Actually this is another pointless discussion because people ask this question all the time.

ya, you are rite. Most of the people are only concerned about dollars. They see only dollars. That's why i only respond to quality discussions. I love discussions, but here i have found more often that people are putting up useless and illogical discussions. Some discussions are worthless. They lack quality. Mylot is a good place to grow. there are lot of things to learn here. people forget that.

Hello, Nancyrowina. I've deleted lots of friends for just this reason. My email notifiers just churn out lots of them, and I think, I don't need this. I'm busy with other things, and my time on MyLot is precious to me. I want to spend it responding to interesting discussions, not scrolling through the dross to find something worth responding to.

i really don't know...sometimes they start a load of those discussions, and then are never to be seen for a long while...only to return with more & more & more of those discussions...

I'm still new at Mylot. I do not much give a response. How do we know that the discussions that we make are the same? I now hesitate to make the discussion. I'm afraid the discussion that I made, there have been made previously. Is there any way to know the discussions that have been made?

Don't I know about it?! I start a totally simple discussion ...just for the heck of it (a long time ago) and I get more than 100 responses and now when I start quality discussions, I hardly get 10 responses! And the people who see dollar signs are under a misconception. Most of the irrelevant discussions are deleted (so they don't really make money there) and how many discussions do they need to respond to to make a dollar a day?

I really don't know, I think it's partly to do with being in a rush to make big bucks and not really understanding how things work. It doesn't bother me, as we're all entitled to our thoughts and I avoid any I think will be deleted. No offense but some might think this is pointless, which I don't hence why I'm responding but others might. Personally I know the type your talking about, I've noticed a certain member who thinks it's important to tell us every-time she's received a reward.

that's really what i think too, they think they will only earn from discussions, a lot of discussions they start, even when senseless. they do not think about the true meaning of mylot, sharing thoughts and experiences and also problems. that's what i think.

Hello nancy, Haven't you gotten used to that You've been here longer than i can remember. and if memory serves me correct, there were a lot more senseless discussion before mylot starts upgrading themselves and improving this site. I believe it's our duty as regulars or veterans that we show these people the right way to use mylot not as money making but also for learning and having fun. now, if they remain to be hot hot headers, then report is the only option for us.

Hi nancyrowina: I agree with you. I don't know who are the persons that do this but personally, I prefer to only start a discussion when I consider that it's a real quality discussion, specially if it's about a subject that has never be discussed or I make the same question but in another point of view which make it different. I agree with you, I don't like to see a discussion with no sense and I try my best to respond only the best ones. Thanks for starting this discussion. Have a nice day. ALVARO

Good perspective...that approach may be a good temporary vision to meet people and challenge oneself, but the motivation may be more often, like you reveal. I will respond to this topic 1,000,000 times ;) best wishes, Eric.