A Little Appreciation + Recognition = Healthier MyLot = Benefits for All

Hello Sidhu, I agree with your points, in the beginning it may be little difficult to find the enjoyment in mylot especially when you are new in the midst of a crowd. I think I was exactly fit for that as I left the site after 20 postings in mylot, the earning was too slow and there was nobody to guide me as I haven’t joined under anybody. My re-entry in mylot after one year and the motivation was the mylot digest which I received in my mail box. The second term was successful as I got my first BR very quickly this time, it inspired me a lot. Then there is no reason for look back and definitely I improved on many things. The main point is they (new members) are not reading the rules and guidelines and asking so many questions here which irritate the seniors. Then mylot delete those topics which discourage the newbies upto some extent. There is nothing to motivate the newbies except the BR thing. In this situation I think your suggestion is good and if it becomes practicable then definitely the new members get some encouragement. As an old member in mylot I never forget to welcome them when I cross any new member here.

thesids, I was lucky I had a good friend thea. :) We hit it off well together. So I am here. Subsequently of course blonds got me addicted (thea incidentally is also a blond but I wouldn't have guts to call her blondie, she is a firebrand. lol).

Well that all are and very thoughtful suggestions but I don't think things will change here in mylot. It has been like this ever since. Mylot is a WYSIWYG website and its open to everyone. Anyone can come and go as they like. Everyone looking for money online will somehow stumble upon mylot but not everyone are willing to earn slowly in mylot. The ones who are actually staying here in mylot despite the low rates are the ones who are actually mindful of the rules and has respect for the community. They don't even need any recognition at all. I have joined several paid forums and communities and in every forum a mylot thread is always open. Majority of the post in this threads are negative feedbacks about the low rates and strict enforcement of the guidelines. I understand where this people are coming from but their sole purpose is to earn and not really build a healthy community and usually they are the new ones here that opt not to stay. My point is no matter how much recognition this newbies get they wont stay unless this recognitions given to them as newbies are profitable. If a newbie comes here searching for social life online and is simple enough to appreciate the rawness of the site he/she will stay no matter what because the earnings will only be a bonus to him/her. Mylot is mylot and actually the people here who see mylot not as a cash cow but a social community that provides some incentives unlike any other social community they can find that would be the ones staying for a very long time. Comments and violent reactions are welcome

We all began as newbies and no best newbie awards were installed even at that time but whatever myLot gives is far better than any other site that I have known. My own experience has been that I have been subjected to some injustice not by myLot but by some users. But it takes all sorts to make this world and being where I am I feel I am doing fine here. I was not active for some time but am back here and hope to spend more time. Every user here must have had their share of frustration but the fact that they are still here goes to show that they too have accepted whatever minus points that they may have encountered. I would like you to do the same.

hello, If Mylot adm add some features than it will be more interested site. From fresher declaring best of the week or month is good idea to inspire them. I think fiscal motivation can also play vital role in it.

Hello Thesids, I also like the idea of "Best myLotter of the week" for newbies. But this should bring to the winner more than just fame, because that's what most of the newbies are after: money. Many of us forgot about the money once we started to like being here but you must admit that 99% of lotters joined myLot for that particular reason. You're not right about the best rated discussion. In my first month here I had a best rated discussion and I remember I was so proud of myself! So it is possible for a newbie, they just need to discover how things work here and the whole myLot is theirs.

thesids ! My feeling is that it may not work. Few of us have been here for a long time and if you analyse ,we have been here, peeping in now and then or regularly without any incentive or extra award ..Basically, people may start here with the intention of earning some small pocket money but they make friends and they like the interactions and continue here.These people may have initially come here with the intention of earning some money but they have not had great expectations.Even in the course of our stay here for the past few years many have left.They were not real newbies but they have had different priorities.Only people who are happy with the slow increase in earnings would continue to stay here.

hi thesids I had not thought of it that way but also you did not mention that a lot of newbies are told by mylot admins to be sure TO READ THE TOS THE GUIDELINES AND RULES OF DISCUSSION. instead they think if they make one hundred discussions and we all respond ten times to each one they will make tons of money when if they had bothered to read the information no they do not make tons of money on postings we did to their discussions if they comment back yes if its quality comments they will make money.Because they did not and will not read the i nformation that will just help them here they make very little and thus say mylot a scam.Sure why not newbie of the week and the month as that might help some but Sids really they need to read that information for themselves. And on this same note how about us oldsters do we not deserve some recognition too? too many times newbies just snarl when we suggest they must read the information. I read it when I first joined and can not see anything that hard to read.As for all the ru les and regulations we old ones had to learn them too so why cannot new ones do the same. I can offer assurance but still they need to read and use that information before ever starting out.

Hello thesids, Privileges are frustrating for a new member. Last summer, I did myLot with a phone, and without copy/paste it would have not been possible. It is probably a reason why some new members are not staying. Everything done to value them would be good. The idea of a "best lotter of the week" is good, but who will choose it ? If it is a vote, it will be cheated, and we will have the "fake lotter of the week".

Hi thesids, I believe mylot set the limitation to all the newbies must have their reason behind it. Most of the newbies will take the easy way to post some article by copy and paste and I believe everyone here do not want that to happen and nobody will like to read an copy and paste article too. I deeply believe if they can go through all the hassle without those function, once they have reached the 500 posts, they will be matured enough to continue in mylot without any problem, so, that can actually train their passion in mylot and also in posting and answering to discussion. I believe although the old mylotter have old the function available, but how many people are actually bother to use them regularly? The more important is the content of the topic that we have posted and how it will pull other attention and responded to the discussion. And more important is to get the answer that we want. I have not objection to give recognition to newbies for the hard work, maybe they can be a badges or something similar to that will boost their interest in mylot? And if they can really post a good comment on our discussion, a BR will do a job as a recognition to them, right? Have a nice day!

Hi thesids I do think that I immediately enter a new members discussion as a way to give them a warm welcome. I tend to help a lot of new members on the site and find it such a joy to see them progress. There are some who are resistant to help and do get offended. However, for each one that gets this way, there are 3 others that appreciate my efforts so I don't let that get me down at all. As for recognition, I think that is a good idea, however what if members specifically cancel to try and gain the best award. Since myLot allows us to cancel and come back that could be bit tricky. While I can't imagine canceling and coming back myself there are some that perhaps might. I think that as regular long time users we should continue to encourage and help and hope they continue to enjoy the site.

Hi sid. I agree ... Mylot should add something like that. This will surely cheer up all members here and we can have more good discussions and active members.

Those suggestions of yours are very good. Though, they could always lessen the numbers when it comes to getting Emoticons and Copy Paste privilege. Yes, we also have to recognize the efforts of our newbies. That way, others will be enthused to join Mylot too.

sounds good! it can be soul destroying for that little green avatar with a (1) beside it on the new discussions list with no responses and above and below it are 2 to 3 responses on someone with a high contribution number. it is difficult for a newbie to understand why that happens so , as you say, they leave. a little bit of recognition for all involved would be nice, not just newbies. how about a monthly award in each discussion catogory? just a thought.

Good idea. I'm definite everyone likes myLot. Its a great site for interaction. In my case, I get so caught up in my work, or my son bags the computer, that I don't get a chance to sit at it. So we really don't know what's stopping the newbies. Good opening discussion from you and beneficial to myLot.

AH...always the kind, and thoughtful, the sids! I truly feel all your suggestions are GOOD..BUT, I think where it may be missing the mark, is in the categories you have suggested, such as "Best Rated Discussion of the Day"...maybe should be; "Best Rated Discussion of the Day by a "MyLotter" UNDER 500 posts!" "Best Lotter of the Week UNDER 500 Posts!" Best Lotter of the Month UNDER 500 Posts!" I think it has to be categorically. I still consider myself a NEWBIE (yes, I have read FAQ's/Guidelines, recently)...LOL, BUT I think that the encouragement for the "newbies" will only come if the rewards seem attainable. To me, they would NEVER seem attainable in any of those categories...when I KNOW I am going up against so many of the "seniors" here, with their kazillion posts...so ACTIVE, seen in almost every post! What are my chances as a "newbie"...NOT GOOD...so why bother (just how some may think! You know the old expression...I CAN'T GET THERE FROM HERE! In real life, to get ahead...we need to do quality things..be recognized for them...and truly...I don't think I NEED Copy/Paste, URL, HTML, or Emoticons to create a quality discussion! NO crutches...just pure and simple thoughts with NO embellishment, no referals, to me are good discussions. BUT...I truly DO think...we could be kinder to "newbies" in welcoming them, if just to stop by their discussion and do so...AND; I THINK...senior members here could STOP using abbreviations; that can be very NON-plussing to newcomers(that are already struggling with the English language) in or to participate here. How would you like to be a newbie...like a discussion, would like to respond...but don't understand what "FR"--or "GAA" or even "FAQ" means? I even have to stop and think, what they mean! I have NOT been around much, this is the time of the year, my working day is usually around 12 hours/7days a week, so at the end of the day..the spirit may be willing...but the body is too weak to sit at the computer...LOL! Take care, my dear friend....and truly hope all is well...

Hi there Sids I very much agree with you on this. Maybe a recognition of the Newbie of the Week....there is always a new one that joins and just seems to fit right in right off the bat. A little recognition would be wonderful and great incentive for others who join. And the maybe "Most improved Newbie". We have all seen those that come here with all good intent but maybe don't read the guidelines and struggle a lot at the beginning but they really want to do things right. Within no time they are like family here. I do think incentive, recognition and some encouragement would go a long way. Have you contacted Mylot with this idea? I think you should and also give them a link to this discussion.

Maybe Newbie of the Week or something. Up-n-commer of the Month. I like it. Yes, I found the less than 100 and less than whatever limitations a problem. I couldn't wait until I have the ability to do everything my friends could do. I agree. Just a little recognition could go a long way.

Hi Chhotu, Nice to see you coming up with some new ideas. First thing, the newbies who are missing after a few post are usually those who are in the hunt for money making sites. Since here it is difficult to earn money easily they silently slip off. And those who are posting discussions are not commenting back. Surely a piece of appreciation or recognition would inspire people to be more organized and put quality stuff in their input but who will do it? Is it we the users or the admin? If it is the admin they have no time to sort out the better discussion, comment or response. Hope this post of yours is read by GoAskAlice.

dear sids What an idea. In case mylot needs a voting system for this request/proposal of yours.. i surely cast my 1M votes if permitted...