What factors hinders you to start a discussion?

Hi! Actually your conclusion is right. Topics that are too technical are not that interesting especially for those who cannot relate on the topic. The ones that usually get a good number of responses are those ones that everyone knows and everyone can relate to it, a general topic to be called. Good that you shared your experience coz that's really one factor that can hinder someone from starting discussion. But of course as we go along, we are knowing what should be done, to get better in posting discussions. Thank you for responding buddy.

Yes, it is true that there are really times that it's hard to start your own because you can't think of a good topic that you will be able to elaborate and say a lot of things about it, not like in responding because the topic is already there and all you have to do is share what you can say about the topic started. In that case, I agree with you that responding is easier than starting. Thank you for responding.

Yes, we should not start a discussion just for the sake of having started discussions. The quality of a discussion is important and it requires thinking and analyzing. You are not focusing on quantity but on quality and that's good. Responding to other's discussion is really way easier to do. Thanks for responding.

I am one-sided . I have nothing against those who are responding only to their own discussions. I made once a harsh response to the friend who is doing this, the day he started a discussion "Must I delete from my friends list those who are not responding to my discussions ?" Anyways, I answer to his discussions when I have something to say. I am not a native English speaker, I have a very limited English vocabulary -- it is frustrating, but myLot helps me to enhance it --, I am ashamed of my grammar -- I like to use a perfect grammar in my own language --, and despite these handicaps, I enjoy this site. Being one-sided, I have to say : thank you for this discussion .

Lol, you admitted it. :) Well, there's really nothing wrong in being like that, as long you are happy on what you are doing. For your friend's topic, well maybe he want a harmonious communication with his friends, I understand that, but extending to that point where he is like demanding his friends to respond to his topic is a little bit wrong, he should respect other people and should understand them because each of us has different life and there's a reason why some of them are not responding to his messages. We should just extend more our understanding and patient especially since people here are from different places and different walks of life. Anyway, I know people is a good site full of great people and discussions so what we should do is enjoy and have fun. Have a nice day! :)

Yeah i guess it's really just a matter of self-interest, or sticking to the one you are comfortable doing. I guess doing a 60/40 percentage of the two tasks, or even 70/30 is fine. But if 90% of what you are doing is just starting or responding, then you are really becoming one-sided. Especially those ones you mentioned that starting discussions but never respond to others nor to his/her started discussions itself. But I'm not against them or on what they're doing, I am just assuming that they have personal reasons for it. It can be language-related, maybe they find difficult to respond to other's discussion because they can't express what they wanted to say due to limited vocabulary. Actually I already encountered that before, wanted to respond but can't finish the response because I can't find the right words to express my ideas. So I understand those people coz me myself also experienced the same thing. But of course, doing a balance of starting and responding is always the best way. Thank you for your response.

Yes, I also find that responding to other's discussions take lesser time than to start your own. But maybe there are just some who really likes and prefer to start their own, because like what you said, it's a matter of personal choice. Whether starting and responding, the good thing is we are having fun and we are able to post something. Thank you for your response.

Yes I agree, thank you. what is important is that each enjoy doing what one wants.

Hi! First of all, i want to say welcome to mylot! :) You will not regret joining this site because it's legit and truly pays, already been testified by many people. Since you said you have a lot of ideas on you mind, then those ideas will surely turn into money if you will share them here. Actually, whether you start or respond, you will get paid, because we earn here in every post we make. So it's up to the person if he/she will start more of respond more, depends on what he/she is more comfortable to do. So just enjoy posting and in no time, you will see your earnings getting bigger and better. Good luck and thank you for your response buddy!

Lol, that's a cool answer. :) Well, you are right, it's hard to do starting and responding at the same time. Lol. Yes, it depends on one's preference, and as long as you are enjoying on what you are doing, then myLotting would be fun. Thank you for responding.

Yes, you are right, when we are already tired and stressed out from work, it would be very hard to start a discussion because it will require a lot of thinking. Responding to other's discussion is way much easier. Thank you for responding.

Hi annierose! Yes, lack of time is really one factor that can hinder us to start a discussion. But the good thing is myLot is always here waiting for us, our ideas are always welcome. So despite of how long we will get busy, there will also comes a time that we will be able to get chance to visit myLot again. You are right, reading articles can really give us a lot of ideas and topics that we can start with here. I hope you'll find time again to post new discussions in the near future. Thank you for your response.

Yes, in browsing list of topics, you will find some that is similar to those ideas you have on your mind that you don't need to start and construct a new discussion. It saves time and it's easier to share your thoughts on the topic. That is why most people here tend and prefer to respond than to start a new one. Maybe when you didn't find an interesting one or didn't meet the one on your mind, that will be the time that you will start your own. Yes, title of the topic also bring a big role in a discussion, the better the title is, the more people will be appreciated to read its contents. You are doing well, just don't hesitate and just post what's on your mind. Thank you for your response.

Yes, whatever we feel easier to do, that is what we should stick on. Starting a discussion really takes time and more thinking especially in constructing it. You will take the steps of getting an idea, generating a title, and constructing the contents of it. And yes, when you start a discussion, you should also try to comment on those responses you received as much as you can. Thank you for your response.

Yes, those things you mentioned are really factors that can really hinders us to successfully start a discussion. Me myself also experienced the same, where I have topics in mind but when I'm already constructing the contents, I'm finding hard to express what I wanted to say which resulted to set aside it and think of another one. And in more cases, if I cannot start one, I also move to responding to other's discussions. Thank you for your response.