Can a person have a decent day on MyLot without posting anything?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (218548)
Walnut Creek, California
November 23, 2015 11:57am CST
Yesterday (Sunday) I tried to go through a whole day without posting anything on MyLot, but I just couldn't do it. I did some commenting in the morning, and then headed off to a music party in the afternoon.
When I got home, I was "jonesing" to post something, so I did a post about some of the songs we sang at the party.
From an "earnings" standpoint, by bank DID move throughout the day while I was gone, but the amount I made was about half of what I'd grown used to, even with my recently lowered "moving average."
So my "working hypothesis" is that, as in many areas of life, balance is good. For me, what works best is doing a post or two, so my MyLot friends have something to comment on if they come and visit me, and also leaving lots of comments on others' posts.
Have your earnings dipped somewhat on days when you don't have the time or mojo to post anything, even if you did some active commenting on others' posts?
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41 responses
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
23 Nov 15
It is best to start 'good' discussions - that's the key word first of all. But interaction is really where it's at. And if you start a good discussion the interaction follows.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
23 Nov 15
@marlina Thanks, it makes sense to me!
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
23 Nov 15
When I was new on here, I used to only read and read and read... Now I'm trying to balance my reading and posting of discussions/responses/comments. Some of my higher earning days on here recently were from when I was not posting a new discussion and only posting responses/comments on discussions started by others.
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@TheHorse (218548)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Nov 15
As @AbbyGreenhill pointed out, if you get yourself involved in a really active discussion, it can be good for earnings.
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@TheHorse (218548)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 16
@HanVanMeegerin That depends on how long a person has been here, how prolific they are, etc. Some people are excited to make $00.20 a day. Others make more than $1.00 on an average day.
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@HanVanMeegerin (1161)
• United States
13 Jan 16
@sishy7 what do you consider a decent earnings day here?
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@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
23 Nov 15
One can do pretty good here without posting anything for a day. I do. I don't always post everyday. So far I am averaging about one a day to one every two days. I spend a good amount of time interacting with others. That is what's so great about MyLot. Unlike other sites. There is no minimum amount of posts to make here. Common sense delegates everything really. Just pace yourself.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
23 Nov 15
@inertia4 If there was no interaction it would cease to exist.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Nov 15
I think it's best to have balance, not too many discussions started, maybe 1-4, and spread out if possible, to catch different people and not flood your followers. who knows!
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Nov 15
@TheHorse pretty much. I learned on Bubbs that you were best off spacing your posts out throughout the day. you caught a wider audience and had a better chance of catching responses and such. It also makes it feel more thoughtful and less verbal diarrhea
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@TheHorse (218548)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Nov 15
@Jessicalynnt Yes, I think I had a few "seven post days" early in my career there, when things were really active. But I eventually settled in on two or three posts day, spaced out across the day.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
23 Nov 15
I have noticed that if I interact on a very active discussion with lots of back and forth the numbers increase quickly.
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@TheHorse (218548)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill True. And that discussion need not be your own.
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@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
24 Nov 15
Some of my best days here on the site are after I posted an article the day before and just spent my time reading, commenting, and interacting with the people here the next day. I seem to jump up quickly doing this one. I don't see the need to post daily as long as I take time to go and read and interact here on this site. Works good for me.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 15
It is always better to come here and post as it will make a difference to your earnings and when I say post I don't mean posting Discussions I mean responding I know it does earn a bit more when you post Discussions but it is fun responding
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@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
24 Nov 15
I think it depends on how you define "decent". I am keeping up with the minimum for cash out, although I am way past it, that is what I want to achieve daily. I have good interactions without posts, it seems. I do have a bit of a pattern of one in the morning and one in the evening. I try to do a lot of interaction in between.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
24 Nov 15
I try to write something first and then make comments and go through notifications. I find it works best for me if I break my time on the computer up so that I do not sit for too long.
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) were those days that i posted a discussion.
@Tampa_girl7 (50205)
• United States
24 Nov 15
Everyday varies. Sometimes I can be away and make money and other days not.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
I'm not here long enough to know the difference. I did notice my daily count is smaller this month than last but I just assumed it was because there are more people here now sharing the pot. I don't have the time to spend more time here now but I will have lots of time when winter slows down the tourist trade that makes money for me in real life.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
@TheHorse I arrived last month around the Canadian Thanksgiving and had a huge three day art show to take care of so I wasn't here for several days. But I did reach the $10 point and actually more than that. This month I'm not sure I can reach at 10 spot. I don't care, I love it here!!
@babaraimc (1310)
• Pakistan
24 Nov 15
when i started on myLot i thought starting a new discussion was everything,,
but with the passage of time i realized that main thing is interaction and discussion
now i dont post too much, but i find a good topic and start discussion on this and
i think i have decent earning
i dont need to do 10 post per minute
as some people are trying to do
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@HanVanMeegerin (1161)
• United States
9 Dec 15
@shellyjaneo thanks for sharing your experiences. It's helpful to learn how others are making out here.
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@TheHorse (218548)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jan 16
@HanVanMeegerin I have found (so far) that earnings increase as you get to know more people. I try to do lots of commenting on others' posts.
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@HanVanMeegerin (1161)
• United States
12 Jan 16
@TheHorse The site is fun. Most people are friendly. It's hard to keep up with everyone. Earnings are weak.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
24 Nov 15
Yes, what you have suggested that starting one or two discussions and postings comments on discussions started by others will help one increase one's earnings. I have no fixed pattern, I just like to be here whenever possible and post my comments and responses to discussions which appeal me.
To accumulate cents has never been a priority for me. I just enjoy here.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
14 Jan 16
comments are like independent posts in their own right
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
15 Jan 16
@TheHorse if you hit the right chord anything you do or say online can generate results
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@TheHorse (218548)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Jan 16
@arthurchappell Very true. Sometimes you just set the table and the guests have a big party.
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@LeaPea2417 (37350)
• Toccoa, Georgia
13 Jan 16
@TheHorse I have missed some days lately, because of another writing site I am trying to focus on (so I can reach it's cash out soon), once that is done, I will be back to trying to post one a day here.
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@TheHorse (218548)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 16
@LeaPea2417 Is it similar to this one? Or do they give you "assignments"?
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@Traceyjayne (1784)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 15
I get better earnings if I post something .....but lots of comments is good too.....
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