It's hard to Let down a Friend...

Philippines
December 4, 2010 10:07am CST
But giving to situation, it isn't really possible.. But i had to deny his offer, even took risk adding me in another social networking site just to convince. unfortunately, I still stand on my decision. I had to. This guy actually the "first" to called another name for commenting into "BARGING" in discussion since my-lot is a conversational topic, must have though about something that can encourage others to comment again on the topic starters comment and so on. He rarely makes topics here but when he makes one, I can assure you, it's simple but as interesting as a magnet that draws a lot of attention. and a good one. The Only Person that had the guts to organize a Reunion (on his own), but i don't know. last time, he said he's getting help but i don't know what kind of help that is. I admire this person for being one of the Best Lotters, and what makes it the best is that despite of his hectic call center job (not to mention he has no personal pc), he was still able to manage to make time in mylot, isn't that surprising. If i was working, i'd be invisible here. Best Wishes for this person and I hope he still makes time to do mylot in future. Have a great day. Opinions?
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16 responses
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
4 Dec 10
hi letran Well my opinon is that if he can make time for mylot even without owning his own personal pc and he is also great at making interesting discussions he is indeed one of our best. I can just imagine how hard it would be to mylot without your own personal computer. and he is to be complimented for trying to get a mylot reunion in the Philippines all on his own. I wish there was some way to have a reunion for us mylotters all but we come from aos many far away places it would be impossible and of course a lot of live on teensy budgets so traveling more than few miles is prohibitive. so kudos to this fried of yours who is a great mylotter. P.M. H.
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• Philippines
7 Dec 10
hi hatley; thank you so much for appreciating my effort.it is actually very hard to work if you do not have computer.i am already saving money for my laptop.i really that i can get one so i can log in always here in mylot.anyway,there will be no problem already.it's okay if letran can' come over.have a great night with my new friends from mylot.we had a short bonding.it was really full of fun..
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello Hatley, Yes, indeed but timing doesn't suit me at all.I admire him for pursuing this time but planning ahead would have been better.sometimes i wonder why he doesn't have personal pc when he is actually working and has more money than i can ever afford.
• United States
4 Dec 10
The other day a member asked to trade links and I normally do not do this and well I thought I would give it a try and clearly made it clear to the member after checking his links, that I would take one but could not promised to be faithful with the site, since he had already signed up to one of mine. But anyways it takes almost two months to earn one dollar and this does not make any sense even though it is instant payment as it takes well over 1 1/2 hours daily to earn 4 cents and I do not have this kind of patience. So I was upfront and told him that although I am a very faithful referral that this I could not promise I would do for long. So I finally cashed out and kissed the site good by, as I do not see any sense in spending hundreds of hours to simply make one dollar when I can apply the time to my other sites and do way better. So I was very upfront with the member, and if the member ever gets upset oh well, I was honest from day one and well the member also has to understand that it is not about making sure he earned but that my time also was very precious to me and well I cannot live off one dollar every two months. See any sense there??
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
hi hardworkinggurl; you have site a great example.i was the guy who is being describe on the discussion.i really hope that this issue will be closed.it's actually finished.there will be no problem if he can't come over.we have a little bonding last night with some lotters.and it was really great and full of fun.
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello hardworkinggurl Well, in that particular case, you did you're part. I am sure you didn't promise him or her to be there all the time. as for i use to have that kind of patients, but things changed since i got to know other better sites, which is gone now. i used to be active exchange referral sites but it didn't last long.
• United States
7 Dec 10
Thanks for your comment to me rberon, nice to meet you. I sure hope this all gets put to rest and that everyone is getting along. Nice to hear last night went well.
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• Philippines
4 Dec 10
Hi, LK. One of your most outstanding quality is that you are not plastic. You say what's on your mind and you mean it. That's why I like you LK because you're an honest guy and I could easily get what I need to hear from you. As for you on turning down the invitation, I thin it's okay. And that friend is not of any right to be mad at you or "make tampo" because it's your choice. And it's your life. I don't mind meeting any of you here. But if the time is right, the EB thing is okay and will look forward to it. =)
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• Philippines
6 Dec 10
hi totallyundecided; you deserved the best response that was given to you by letran.you have very vocal with you feel and you express your feeling without any hesisitations and that is really great.I am not mad at Letran if he can't come.as what you've mention,it's his life and we do not have the right to dictate him on what to do.
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello Totally Pretty, Not Really, there was a time where i was forced to agreed upon to something. but i regret it now, sometimes i got to be honest to something that is impossible for me.but thanks for the compliment. I hope he understand this since it's CHristmas when it's supposed to be spend with family. well, maybe some day.thanks
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
4 Dec 10
I really appreciate those who take every opportunity to be here against all odds. I had a brief interaction with him yesterday and am happy to know that he is serious in organizing a reunion for all mylotters. I hope it materialize and might become an annual affair. So there is reason for others to come to Philippines for future reunions.
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• Philippines
6 Dec 10
hi zandy458 i will be looking forward for your visit here in our country next year.i met some of filipino lotters today and i informed them about you and they are very glad that you are coming.we can tour you around the town when you are already here.just let us know. hi letran i would be very vocal and be honest with what i feel.i am disappointed but i am not mad.when i planned for the event, i am not worried because i know you are there to support me but to my surprise,it's the vice versa of it.but anyway,that's okay.no big deal.
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• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello zandi, This time he is but i guess he's kinda disappointed about me not coming, but better be honest in a situation now than pretend and change my mind on the said date. there will be a good reason for me to improve myself here, probably some day i will attend but of course, i am not sure this month
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@Nobody4me (165)
4 Dec 10
I like His Proposal about the Mylot reunion, and it's only in PAsay. but it's not easy to take a day off as a JANITOR in a very busy mall in MAKATI.am sure he understands, there's always next year.
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• Philippines
6 Dec 10
hi nobody4me welcome to mylot!i hope you are enjoying your stay here.since you are here in the philippines,you might be interested to come over? nobody4me i fully understand letran for not coming.but i will still postrue for the event even without him.as other's say "the show must go on."
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello nobody4me, Who wouldn't be busy this Christmas, specially in the mall where's there a lot of people going out there, plenty of cleaning. well, Happy Holidays
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• Philippines
4 Dec 10
I wonder, how can you attend when you don't have money.you barely save you're money from selling ice, instead you bought snacks and pet food :D even if you go, i doubt i can approve it since you got house choirs and Christmas time is Family time. if you want you can asked him to re schedule for "you're availability" if he really admires you that much.
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• Philippines
6 Dec 10
hi ladiegerald; i met 3 mylotters in the hospital 5 hours ago because we visited the son of one of mylot members.in the hospital, they made mention of letran that he can't come to the event.one member suggested that we contribute or we sponsor him just for him to come.but i don't think so, he will be coming.i'm sorry if i have repeated this many times,again it's FINE if he can't come over.sometimes we don't have to be childish.have a great day!
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello LaadieGerald, that's right i can't attend if i don't have the money at all. Even I wouldn't approve myself from going out. sometimes i get pissed when am leaving at the wrong time
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
Look at this way, It's better to be honest, Upset him and let him understand. Or pretend you agree and then lie about having an emergency, which is more upsetting, Being Honest or Being humiliated for Lying? In my opinion, there are good and great lotters besides him. but i have participated some of his topics. in the past. I think both of you are different, but of course, if you prefer being "ALL READY" before agreeing to such reunion, be my guest.
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• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hi Mikaela_taz25 I'm sorry to say this but i don't think so that you are giving him a correct advice.i am the person that he is describing here.I would be very vocal with my feelings, i really don't like this line of yours "or pretend you agree and then lie about having an emergency,which is more upsetting".with my 3 years of stay here in mylot, this is the first time that a member advice his co-member this way.it's really upsetting.but anyway,it's your opinion.i have respect it.i hope you also respect my comment on this.again letran,it's OKAY if you really can't come over.not a big deal.so don't be bother.have a nice day!
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello Mika, I don't want to be humiliated because i express tremendous amount of depression if i face humiliation.well, there are a lot of good lotters actually, but unfortunately, this is the only ONE that proposes a reunion for real. It's sad to say but it's bad timing for me and i don't have even the money to get there since it can be far a bit.I prefer ALL READY, am not even close to half
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@Jean25 (343)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
Is that you're Honest Opinion? Why can you just be more Honest with him Like "sorry Rberon1985, am LAZY going out on any trip this christmas and the timing sucks"(joke). well, it's actually true, since you can't even load you're mobile phone. you're even lazy in texting, so that doesn't surprise me because you're lazy enough to get you're butt and look for a job even janitors and high school can get a job if they the will! "
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• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hi jane25 you are right,why not be direct to the point?why not send me a private message and inform me that he can't attend the event.i admit that i convince him many times but there's a purpose for doing that,it's not for my own benefit but for the benefits of other members who admire him.this kind of situation should be a big deal or a big issue.i hope this issue will be closed already.
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello Jean, I can't believe i got hit right there but you can't expect me to loan just to load my mobile phone.well, actually the timing isn't right for me (alone). hey, not much of a sarcasm there, i did other things too than sit on my couch and sleep. but don't worry i will get a job someday.
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@rberon1985 (5359)
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Letran do not be afraid to mention my name.It's your right.let them know that i was the one who invited you.i'm sorry if it turns foreceful.i'm not doing this for my own happiness.i can focus on other things if i want.i work in a call center, you know and i should be sleeping everytime i'm out of the office.but i take time to log in here because i love the site.why am i convincing you to come over?because many members demands you to be there.many members respect you.most of them believe in you.don't you know that you motivated them with your posts?i don't have any intentions.i am the organizer of the event and it is my responsibility to invite members.and before i decide on this event, you were the first person that came into my mind bethe guest speaker,because honestly i idolize you for your great posts. Letran all you have to say is "No".we don't have to post discussions like this.we don't have to argue. i'm not mad at you.you have the right to express your feelings.i am just sad that you don't see my point why i want you to be in the event.i hope this time you already know. With your post,i don't know if i would be happy or i will be sad.there some points that your bring me up and there are points that you really bring me down.you are right.i don't have my own pc this time.until now,it is being repaired(i don't know if it will still be fix)but still i find time to do this event.i'm sorry to hear that if it is like bragging you.don't worry that this will be the last time that i will invite you.i'm sorry if my invitation really bothers you because you were able to post several discussions about this issue.i hope this issue will be closed.i will just let them know that you can't come. Anyway,i have already met Neil yesterday as well as jane and honey because we visited Neil's son in the hospital.you know what did jane and honey ask me?"is letran coming on the reunion"?i can't answer them back.because i don't receive any confirmation from you.now,it's clear.i can give them a clear answer which is "NO".I really hope that this issue will be closed.we are all happy here.we are here to meet other people from different walks of life.i just organize a little event because i want to strengthen the team at the same time to celebrate the successful operation of the son of one of your friends as well here in mylot-Neil.Later on this afternoon,i will post our first meet up.
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• Philippines
7 Dec 10
Hello Rberon, Wait? you ate at Sicilian Restaurant? oh, you can't make me at those. I've been avoiding expensive restaurant for years No, maybe for you guys i don't need but i do need to because probably something that i should prepared for so i could say it's my fault too. I hope there will be a next time since I wasn't prepare this month, that's all. so, again am sorry i let you down. I was looking at wikimapia this morning because i was heading for a street in guadalupe to talked about getting a second hand CPU for my mom. then, i saw st lukes on the map and remembered the event Well, any ways, congratulations for a successful meeting.
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
mylot Philippines first met ups - mylot Philippines first met up with few members
hello Letran, I understand your situation bro. I am also working and it would be difficult for me to say YES or NO either. My work schedule is not fixed,so i told rberon that i can't promise to come,but i said i will try my best to attend the occasion (even if i will come late if ever) I am sure the reunion will be a complete success if other mylotters Philippines will support this event to show all mylotters (around the globe) that we support each other. Last Monday i was at work for 18 hours and haven't had slept when i met rberon,neil and honey (3 mylotters) It was a real fun (worth it) We met at the hospital where zay2 had his operation and then go out for a late dinner or early breakfast (Tuesday 1:30am )at SICILIAN Express (Italian restaurant) Rberon go directly to hospital after his work (12 midnight). Same with me,we both doesn't have slept (since i worked 18 hours) I will try to post our picture,i hope i still look okay (haven't slept). But it was fun meeting mylotters in person... I just hope you can make it,it's still a days away dear brother
• Philippines
7 Dec 10
hi jaiho First and foremost i would like to personally thank you for the warmth welcome on your group.I never felt that I am just new.I really enjoy our short bonding.I hope you would be there as well on the reunion,but i will not expect to much so i won't be disappointed.As what you have mentioned when we talk 5 hours ago,as an organizer of the event, i should be ready on what will happen.i should be strong on what will be the decision of other members especially those members who will back out on the last minute.now i am ready because of your advices.i would also like to extend my thanks to honey who is very accomodating and a jolly person.i really enjoy her company.and also to you and your son for being patient in bringing me home.i'm looking forward for more activities next time.happy mylotting!
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
7 Dec 10
you are always welcome dear So,you haven't slept too...don't take everything seriously. Let it flow,let the tide rush the shore. We will always be there to support you,let's make this event rock mylot world
@eurekafemme (5876)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
Hi, Knight.:) So, finally, you are talking about this guy, ei. You have triggered my curiosity who the guy is who have thought of organizing EB for Mylot users. At least I can check his profile now.:) Well, this guy will surely understand why you have to refuse an offer.You must have a very valid reason to do that. At least, you have been very honest to let him down right away than giving him false promises because you know from the very beginning that you surely wouldn't make it. Letting a person down could be a sad thing but, hey, there is always next time. He should try convincing you again next time. Maybe , you're free to go by that time then.:)
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello Eureka, Yeah, there's always a next time and the big announcement took me by surprise specially when i was asked to be a speaker.well, lets hope the next time i would be ready, because this month is really not my thing. there's a lot of reasons why i didn't want to go and they aren't just excuses.
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
No. it's not you're fault. I admire you for being honest, pretending to agree on something you're not makes it actually matters worse. that's when you loose you're reputation in any place, including here.
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• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello Greedymoney, that's very true and thank you for you're understanding here. well, it's not just my reputation but also my commitment will be questioned, which is not right. i talked to this people in the net and i don't wnt to look like a fool when i met them in person, but am glad i was invited.
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• Philippines
6 Dec 10
hi greedy money i was actually the person who invited him for the event.i can't imagine this issue will be as big as this because i saw 2 or discussions about this issue.honestly, i really ask him many times to come over because that was the request of other attendees of the event.since i am the organizer,i have to let him know what they say or their opinion.anyway, i have made my response on this discussion, you can also check it.it's response #:17.i hope this issue will be closed.it's okay with me if letran can't come over.
4 Dec 10
Why do you need to explain? Is this guy you're Boyfriend? if it's just a friend then you don't have to. obviously, he couldn't accept the fact that you're not available. or probably you risk loosing you're mylot reputation if they see you in public.I don't know him but i do remember barging in, you said he created that? great!
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• Philippines
6 Dec 10
hi rebelotter the guy that being describe in the discussion or in this post is me.i am not his boyfriend because i am a straight guy.i am just his ordinary friend here.as what i have commented on his other post,i don't force him to come over.if he really can't come,that's fine.i'm sorry if on my first invation turns very forceful to him.i am the orginzer of the event and i don't choice but to convince members to be in the event.i hope this issue will be closed.
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello Rebel, Well, every friends deserve an explanation you know well, I am never sure what will happen if they indeed see me in person. probably next time i should ready myself in case this happens.barging in is one thing i guess/
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@hanni711 (243)
• Philippines
5 Dec 10
You just have to be honest and don't pretend. Besides, I was wondering how come he has time to mylot when you said he has no pc. Is he using his time at call center to write in mylot, i don't think it's right.
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
hi hanni711 i want you to know that our company blocks all sites.so we can't access even facebook.it was just a while when i loose my computer and soon i'll have one.when i'm at work, i focus with my job. at home,my cousin has a laptop and i share with him or if he is using it,i go to the internet cafe and do mylot there.i hope you respect my comment as i respect yours.happy mylotting!
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello Hanni711, I guess so or probably he's doing it in the computer shop or somethingbut the point is that this isn't the right time and am not available for some reason.maybe some day i would but not this month, now i got other things in mind to go.
• Singapore
5 Dec 10
Yea it's good that you make your stand. You're better than those who make empty promises and walk out just like that and some are even worst. They don't even notify others.
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello JudgeIron, Yeah, that's worse thing i could do and it's not a good impression either. besides that, you're commitment will be questioned or simply they won't believe you won't come even if you have agreed to it. at least it's better this way since it's not really the proper time. I am so honest with this so thanks for understanding.
@jer2911 (57)
• Philippines
5 Dec 10
It's good to help out. However, if you're kinda hesitant in doing so, I suggest that don't do it. Sometimes helping out with a wrong heart or an unsettled mind leaves you unfulfilled and it might not end that well also.
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
hi letran; you know that i have planned for it since last year.it's just don't materialize because of the conflict in schedules.i have planned for this ahead of time, i just don't post here at once,first and foremost, i don't have my own computer and too much early posting of the event will lead for other members to change their mind.Now, i FULLY understand that you can't come.
• Philippines
6 Dec 10
Hello Jer2911, That's very true, in this case my instincts were right.besides, he could have planned ahead instead of making a rush in. at least now i feel better that he understands, maybe if there was a bit more planning i could have changed my mind. besides, i don't have money now.