Do you feel intimidated when a Veteran reminds you?

Hi, LK. I do not know what or who prompted you to bring out the topic. Of course, it is well worth discussing for the benefit of all members new entrants or seniors or veterans. But I am commenting on your statement that 'most of you prefer to respond to topics or discussions that are made by either newbie or people lesser than 200 posts'. I have come across some rejoined mylotters, who carry smaller number of posts too. We cannot distinguish the members by the number of posts. As a matter of fact I try to avoid new members, particularly those whose topics do not interest me. Veterans are always needed who volunteer to guide the others whoever seeks clarifications. Under those circumstances where is the question of being intimidated.

I don't consider myself an expert even though I have been here for a couple of years now. I try to be a law abiding citizen of mylot but I can't avoid stepping on mylot landmines! Many a time my discussions are penalized for going against the guidelines which I thought I have been careful enough not to transgress the guidelines but I realized that admin have the final say whether to allow or disallow a topic to be good for public digestion. Being a veteran, I hope to be of help to newbies to familiarize themselves with this site to make them feel that there are more than just the making money part.

When I was new here I did have a certain sense of fear when a Lotter with a big number came to my posts I am also aware that now that I have a big number too, I might have the same effect on new users when I barge into their posts, taking my number wth me. I try, most times, to tread gently fully aware that some think that some of us could be moderators too. I pointed out yesterday to a new user that admins wear a badge. Everyone who has no badge is equal, regardless of their number, but that some with a high number just like to help the newer users by giving them advice which, if they use it, could allow them see results sooner. To the NEW USERS: Please don't be scared of us because all we bring are tips to help you get there sooner than some of us were able to achieve it because then, when we were young Lotters, there were few who spent their time with us, unlike nowadays.

Well, I am a newbie. Not brand new but still new and trying to learn the ropes. I have made some mistakes along the way. For the most part, veteran mylotters have been a guide through the maze. I could not have learned as fast or as well without their help. And I welcome their input. But there have been a few instances where I felt the veteran mylotter was a little bit pushy with me or showy offy - just a bit overly impressed with themself like they were the last word on mylot. However, I do not see it as a mylot problem because that is how these person probably are in the physical world. It's their personality and we all take our personality with us everywhere we go, even to mylot. But for the most part, mylot veterans have been a blessing. I welcome your input and also your friendship. Happy mylotting.

Hello LK, I am new to the site don't go to rating as i joined this just 1.5 months back but i did not feel any sort of fear to discuss (from the first day)something with the vetarans as they know better than me and their guidance or wordings is always welcome. I have done it in the past i never had that sort of fear in discussing things provided either of us don't use rough language. There had been no incident when some vetaran used harsh words to me while discussing rather they have always guided me to the right direction in one or another way. I always had some learnt with vetarans like Mysd,Hatley,HWG and others.Had they not been there i would have left MYLOT in the early stage. Therefore i suggest all newbies don't fear of the vetarans ask freely the questions you have in your mind as they will guide you better as they really know better about MYLOT.

I haven't noticed anyone being afraid of going on the veteran posts. I do newbies and oldies myself. I guess I just don't pay that much attention to people. I don't go on their profiles, so I guess I wouldn't know. The only time I go to their profiles is to see if I want them as my friend. If I think I will get spammed I won't accept, or if I see where they have been unkind to people I won't accept either.

I don't know if one has ever reminded me of rules, probably because I contact ones in a PM before starting something I wonder about... But when I think about it, I am sensitive enough, Hence why I don't go into controversial posts too often, and would rather be reminded in a PM than in public..Then again, being reminded in public also helps others remember too..So I rather they didn't, but know it is best if they did..

Actually i do like responding to Veterans posts because i get to know them and often times their posts are interesting and witty and i get to learn something.. and i really do not mind them telling me a thing or two.

I've given up pointing out violations for two reasons: firstly, it affects reputation, rating and all that other stuff detrimentally (since you posted on a thread that is later deleted) and secondly, some people get all arsey about it, accuse me of trolling and flaming and go off on a major rant because they were wrong. It's not worth the effort to try to be helpful and informative. Now, I just let the guideline violators find out for themselves when their post is deleted.

I heard they have extremely long teeth to sink into one, when one doesn't listen, sweetie. They sound scary to me.

Hi Letran Yes when I first started here I had to enter any members discussions and or responses who had high numbers. Instead I decided to carefully read what they responded with and it helped me gain the knowledge I do have to date. I am still careful not to step on toes, Simply because I do not want to place the wrongful information especially to a new member who may then take it as a rule and not succeed here. But I interact with everyone and anyone here no matter what they participation reputation is. Yes definitely the veterans are like mentors because if anyone reads and re-reads what is responded and or commented with, it is like a walking instant access to the guidelines which is really what they are trying to do, save new members a load of steps so that they can enjoy their time here.

I don't mind at all if veterans remind me. I take them as constructive criticism. I learned a lot from some veterans' advises specially when i was a newbie here. They helped me solve some problems , like why i wasn't given my first payout, how's this and that here at Mylot. To all who have advised me, thank you so much guys! More power to you all!

I think that its great when veterans remind us newbies about the rules etc, because they know better than we do and its the best way to learn!! Hopefully I will be able to stay here at mylot long enough to become a veteran myself because I really enjoy it here!!

As for me, I don't feel intimidated if a veteran reminds me of something. It may also depend on what he is reminding me of. We are not perfect. Sometimes we make mistakes that we are not aware how hard it would affect other people until someone reminds you that it does. So, I don't mind. There are people who cares. And like our parents, we are constantly reminded because they knew better about life. I would be glad to be reminded if I unwittingly make any violations or the like. At least someone is helping me do the right thing. Thank you.

I have been here quite some time now, but I can't say that I ever felt intimidated at being a newbie. I have found that there are some great conversations to be had with newbies on the site, and old veterans alike. I wouldn't say that having many discussion/posts makes a person more skilled than anybody else. I guess we can all make a mistake with the guidlines now and again, but as long as we do our best to answer discusssions or post them in the best way we can, we will be OK. I find it is generally a friendly site and a great forum to have.. _Derek

No, most of the so called 'Veterans' of mylot actually are newbies to me. I've been here for over 2 years now and I have taken several sabbaticals on posting so that my post count isn't up very high. So, when these 'Veterans' try to tell me that I'm wrong or whatever, I take it all with a grain of salt.

dear LK, I am never afraid of YOU aint?

Well to be honest with you, I have no idea what kind of person is really going to look too closely at the topic starter and really how many posts they do in fact have with it. I mean its just a post count. Its nothing to be too afraid of. Then again the minds of people really do work in strange ways and there are just a lot of times where people tend to really just feel like they are going to be in a certain safe zone. For me, I really don't pay all that much attention to the post counts. Then again, I'm getting to the point where I'm slowly reaching veteran status but not quite there. So I really wonder how many people I frightened away with my giant post count. That is really something that just gives me food for thought. Don't worry, I won't bite...much. I might notice that a person has a lot of posts or someone new is doing good for putting across such an interesting topic, but other than that, nothing.

I don't see why anybody would be intimidated.I only participate in discussions I am interested in the subject,and If I start a discussion,I try to respect the guidelines(I am a little unsure about those still).And if somebody sets me straight in a courteous manner I'll accept it and thank them!But I guess not every body thinks this way.

I have never been found in the other side of mylot rules.., but I have lost my cents from discussions that were deleted by mylot. If it comes to mylot veterans, I find them so enriched with online knowledge that if rated in monetary value- can count to be in millions of dollars. ...imitate knowledge and gain understanding...