Members say it's too short and then it's too long I'm confused aren't you?

I honestly do not notice when and if my responses are replied to. I answer a discussion and then move on. I'm always surprised when people expect to get replied to because I never think of it.

For me...I appreciate responses in general but if I have a preference, I would lime to know that someone put thought in to what they are responding to. Don't change the way you respond though based on a single preference. It's like anything else..some people will like one thing while other prefer something else.

Hello Apples99, I don't know but i believe that people shouldn't criticize much boutyour grammar here. that's because perfect english here isn't important, but i think you wrote your topic very well and i don't see any wrong with it. it's best to write it with in detail rather than making a really short and just a one sentence word it is. just write the way you wanted to which will not insult other people.

I prefer a response to the point but I read each and every response and also give my comments. I suggest you just be yourself and respond what would be considered as a contribution to the topic in question.

Do you like potatoes? Would you like a handful of french-fries or one big fried-potato? A potato is easier to digest one-'french fry'-at-a-time. People look at each of their discussions as 'an order of french-fries.' If you ordered french-fries and one steak-fry/potato-cake/whole-potato somehow mixed-in, you would either skip the big-fry until later (which may never come) or throw it out altogether in case there's something wrong with the machine.

It is wise to post one or two paragraph length responses. I am also like you. I want my responses to be descriptive and helpful. But posting lengthier responses may bore the readers. So we must write our responses in such a way that it must be descriptive but short.

I like to come here and tell stories, mostly about my crazy cats... I like a well thought out response since I try to ask a question after finishing my story. I read EVERY response I get, tho I have to admit if it is long, I might only respond to part of it (generally the last bit, but often more) I know there are other's who don't do this, but I think a well thought out responds is a good thing...

I think the 'depth' of the response doesn't matter if what the person is trying to say is not something that I need. Say for example I am asking on the type of school that most parents here prefer for their kids, then somebody tells me about their day and how it was great and all, the response the person has given may be something personal, however, it is not something that I need. Regardless how long or short the response may be, if it's not something that the person need, then it's not important at all. I do appreciate people who makes sure that they can get their thoughts across. I appreciate those who could give insights and may even share themselves (experiences, views, or preferences) during a post. But I don't like people answering in one-liner responses when the discussion is asking a lot. Further, I guess people should understand the concept of 'white spaces' when writing responses, so that the response would not hurt the eyes. White spaces are the spaces you see separating paragraphs and thoughts. Use these so that your readers would not complain. Have a great MyLot experience ahead! Great topic there friend!

Hiya apples, Such a long time since I have been able to respond to you at least it seems that way to me. Sometimes even if its a very short response like an emoticon I will make a shortish response to that if I can too. Which ever way I don´t really mind as sometimes we can start writing and then lost the gist of it and distracted by other things around us and so I think that we are all so busy and most people want to give a good answer but what if they are in the middle of taking care of the House, the children who knows? Some people do fantastic responses and I think they really deserve a mention you know not referring to me of course referring to others that have done some great posts informative and dedicated as well. It´s the thought that went into it that really counts anytime. Look at this way when have you been on the phone and you are talking away and you run short of conversation? It can happen I liken it to that happening here too. How are you anyway?

It all depends on the discussion really. Some responses only need to be short and to the point, where others need a much more in depth response. I don't mind either, I am always very grateful when other members take the time to answer my posts and to join in with me. I have to admit though at times I have seen some very, very long and drawn out responses that really only make me switch off when reading them!!

for me it's okay wheter short response or long response with details.The point is I got the point of discussion and information I need. I always appreciate response with details because the person who response that way intend to help me and try their best to response -I wonder one of mylotters who tell me about netflix so detail. There are some people who response just because they case the penny and even give response which not suitable. but short response is not always identic with unserious response, sometimes they were short but so meaningful...

It depends on my mood and a topic that i read. sometime i post a long response but sometime i post a short response. I think it is normal. We can write more when we have many things to talk about it and we just put a short comment when we have not much idea about the topic. Just do follow your thinking and your mood at that time. We don't need to post long long responses every time while the content is not related much...

The discussions I post are always long but no one complains! Some other mylotters also posts long discussions but those who responds don't complain either! I think it's natural people always complain on something. Ignore them. Heheheh...

I don't really care about the response anyway..At least you are rewarded with money when you type a quality post or response..

I prefer an in-depth response that I can reply to rather than a short response I don't know what to say to. I think it's best to just say as much as you know will be helpful to the discussion, and if that's not much of anything then not to respond at all. I don't like getting 1 line responses that seem just barely aligned with the topic. While wishes of good luck are appreciated, I like getting some more out of a response like personal stories involving the same issues, advice, or etc. That's just my personal take on the matter, other mylotters probably feel differently.

Hey apples99, :) Even I think that it the best option to always post how much ever we can as specific as possible. Not only because Mylot guidelines state that but also because it will prove to be more helpful and informative to any mylotter in the discussions. Well, till now I have not experienced such complaints from making short responses because every time I try my best to give every mylot user a good response. And if anytime, I do get a complaint from any mylot user on the basis of my response, whether it is short or long, I'll not mind it and simply stop responding to discussions by that user. But if I get a message by Mylot that I am not responding to discussions appropriately, then I will take that message seriously and try to work on the posts I make and try to make my discussions and comments better! :)

I prefer when a response can take the discussion in a new direction. This helps it keep fresh and it can go on longer. I think its silly for someone to ignore a comment in their discussion however. If you began a conversation you should do your best to respond to every comment left, and if a comment gives you nothing to work with then you should ask the person to go into more detail.

I appreciate every single response and comment I get be it short, long, or medium. I do not have the luxury of getting many responses or comments here; so I am quite happy when I get any at all, especially if it shows that the responder have put a lot of thoughts in it. I do know how you feel, I think. I've been skipped over many times here myself. And even worse, I have experienced being singled out as well where all the responses above and below me were acknowledged, mine was the only one that was ignored for some reasons I have no idea what...

As long the details needed are there and the possible points and arguments are being discussed, I can respect their answers even in the shortest way possible.

Myself I prefer an answer that helps in some way. That tells me something I didn't know. I can't stand when it is some nonsense that doesn't help in any way. I thought the point of this site was to create a community that wants to help answer each-others questions. Not to spam people's posts.