Another Thing About Writing on myLot
By Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15962)
United States
June 3, 2016 8:12am CST
I thought that the primary purpose of myLot was to DISCUSS different subjects and interact with others.
Sometimes, when I go to “Most Recent Discussions” to find a new post, I look for something interesting that might develop into a discussion, back and forth, with someone who has a different point of view about some issue or someone who can add to what someone else has already written.
Mostly what I find is just posts and when I respond, I get no answer in return, so no real discussion takes place. I enjoy an exchange of thoughts from others, so that I can expand my thinking on different subjects, as well as add to my knowledge of a person, place, or idea.
In addition to that, if someone is on here to make money, they need to realize that just posting something and then ignoring comments is NOT the way to get the most out of this site.
There needs to be an interchange of ideas and thoughts and a lively discussion of things, so that everyone can LEARN and EXCHANGE IDEAS and MAKE FRIENDS in other countries and just ENJOY discussing things of interest.
What do you think?
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14 responses
@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
3 Jun 16
I hate it when I respond to a discussion and the original poster doesn't enter into a discussion, clearly they are unaware of the purpose of this site. That said one time I educated a new used by mentioning a bunch of other users, describing how they could help the discussion, of course many of those I mentioned did pick up the discussion and continue it. Sadly it is not possible to do this for every new user post, the content of that one was interesting though.
You are right that we have to learn and exchange ideas in order to be successful here, that way we make friends from across the globe.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
Absolutely! I like learning from other people, especially about where they live and what they think on different issues. I'm always looking for new discussions that MEAN something. Share what you know and add to what other people post. That's what makes this site work for everyone's benefit.
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jun 16
You can say I am a guilty person because I do not respond to most comments on my posts. Why? There is nothing to say to most comments. You answer a "thank you" with a "thank you"? Very few comments can trigger a lively conversation.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
@JohnRoberts Posts need to be more interesting and able to "spark" discussions. That's what works here. Annie Roberts said "We are all lighthouses shining outcross a thousand tomorrows. We are all beacons of hope drawing strength from one another."
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
4 Jun 16
Take it easy now. LOL Don't get too angry. People will be people. They wont' earn much if they don't interact, so that will be their fault.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
7 Jun 16
@trivia79 LOL. So what do you do in El Segundo, California? Not exactly sure where that is. I'll have to find it on my map.
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
6 Jun 16
@IreneVincent okay, i am calm now. but if they do it again, i may become hulk again lol
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@patgalca (18412)
• Orangeville, Ontario
3 Jun 16
It is 100% true that if you want to make money you have to make and respond to interactive discussions. You get paid for responses as well as just the post. It is nice when a discussion goes back and forth. I've had a few go on and on back and forth and it becomes quite fun after awhile.
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@patgalca (18412)
• Orangeville, Ontario
3 Jun 16
@IreneVincent I like the friendly banter. Richard Meister is good at that.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
Yes, that is the fun of it, to discuss things back and forth, to get others opinions on different subjects and get others to add to the discussion. I like "Fun Facts" and I'm always asking others for what they know about a certain place or a certain person or a movie. Trading ideas and giving additional information is refreshing.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
4 Jun 16
@patgalca I enjoy this site very much and look forward to signing in every morning and see what is going on with my "friends."
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
7 Jun 16
@coffeebreakwhatever Yes, I like the interchange of information on myLot. I'm enjoying this site more and more every day.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
I try to spend MORE time interacting than I do posting. To me, that's what this site is all about and as long as you do that, you will automatically EARN more. Keep the discussions lively and informative and add what you can to the mix.
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@jhaidro (877)
• Philippines
4 Jun 16
I agree. You have a very good point. It would not seem right if the discussion your post would not get any responses. You will be blind on what others think of the idea that you have. This site truly is a good venue for people to know more about people considering that members are from different countries.
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@jhaidro (877)
• Philippines
4 Jun 16
@IreneVincent Yes. A lot of people are always on the go and thinks so much but in the end, we just want to be happy. Nothing compares to being heard and talked to.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
7 Jun 16
@jhaidro I agree with that. Natutuwa akong masausap ka.
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
4 Jun 16
This web site is just the right thing for a person to feel part of a "community" of writers, story tellers, travelers, and all sorts of other aspects. We all need to offer our best efforts to COMMUNICATE with each other because having "friends" makes a person happier.
@mom210 (9115)
• United States
3 Jun 16
@IreneVincent Oh no, I am very sorry to hear that. I know that you can get a handle on those health problems, you are such a smart and together lady. I had hoped that I would see you here when B closed down. We are doing well, My older daughter and I will be taking a trip out of state, she is going to the nationals for her sport. I'm so proud. Just busy raising kids, you know how that goes. take care
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
4 Jun 16
@mom210 You'll have to tell us all about your trip and what your daughter accomplishes. I wish her well and I hope you have a great time, wherever you are going.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
Hey Kimberley, it's so nice to see you on here. How is your lovely family doing? I've had a few health issues, but I'm dealing with them for now. It's always something when you get to be my age.
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@GardenGerty (162025)
• United States
3 Jun 16
I think having discussions, or jumping into the discussions of others is the part of myLot that has kept me here so long.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
Yes, that's what I enjoy about this site. I go to "Most Recent Discussions" and look for something interesting, that I can "jump" into the discussion. I just wish there were more interesting posts to do that with.
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
7 Jun 16
@coffeebreakwhatever Well, it's almost midnight again. It seems that I am staying up late again all the time. I will have my 12 year old great grandson first thing in the morning, so I had better get to bed.
I didn't find any really interesting discussions. Did you see any of my coloring pictures I posted?
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
3 Jun 16
I find a lot of discussions are not of interest to me and sometimes I do not understand what is being said. I like a discussion that is different in nature then the same old How are you or I make so much today. Come on let's have a good discussion that is different.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
I agree. Let's write about what's going on in our part of the world and how we FEEL about it. Let's talk about interesting places to visit near where we live and share historical information that might be of interest to others.
This, to me, is a writing site, a place where we can improve our writing skills by challenging ourselves to write more and more interesting articles. We can "pretend" to be the news writer for our local or national newspaper, or "pretend" we are covering the latest BIG story that is happening in our part of the world.
We can write about famous people that perhaps were born in our country, or who now lives there. We can write about so many different things while we practice our writing skills, our descriptive abilities to tell a good story.
I'm not interested in a whole lot of what is written here, so it's difficult to respond to mundane posts that offer very little for the intellectual minds that surely must crave more content.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
4 Jun 16
@IreneVincent
I agree a lot of what is written here is not of much interest but give me something I can dig into and I am happy as a lark.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
4 Jun 16
@Marcyaz Yes, I always have enjoyed a lively discussion and sometimes I write about controversial subjects.
What I don't like is when a person gets angry because my opinion is different from his/hers. There's not a lot of that on here, but it happens from time to time.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and it's not a BAD thing. It's not something to get angry about. I think its exciting to discuss differences of opinion. It broadens our knowledge and thinking on many subjects.
It stimulates our brains in other directions and makes us THINK about something in a different way. That has to be good for the brain, don't you think?
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
So true. I always look at my "notifications" and try to respond to every comment. I want to read what they have to say and create a back and forth discussion. I spend a lot of my time on here responding but I also try to write interesting articles that others would want to read.
It's both aspects that make the site work. well for everyone.
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
7 Jun 16
What do I think? I think there are those who just want an easy way to make a little money online or online friendly exchanges. Any more than that in discussion might seem forced. What many want are short easy to read posts and comments pleasant and enjoyable.
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
I always try to respond. Sometimes, I miss someone but not very often.
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jun 16
I pretty much agree though admit to liking the financial reward. But those discourses back and forth you seek are actually beneficial toward earnings because the more you interact the more you earning so a person can enjoy the best of both worlds following your perspective.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
The financial reward INCREASES as you interact. EXACTLY!
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
3 Jun 16
What about responding to someone`s discussion and something you`re sure need a proper answer and you get maybe 6 words for an answer.I don't like it 1 bit and it seems there are members who are good at it,it`s like they are in a hurry to move on and my answer is kind of wasting their time.
I'm not saying I'm better, l try to answer discussions the best l can,a discussion need me to write more, l do,a discussion don't need much of input from me,well.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
3 Jun 16
I like to read other people's posts, so I always go to the "Most Recent Discussions" and scroll through those, looking for something that I find interesting and that I can comment about and perhaps ADD to the discussion, but truthfully, I'm not finding much at all.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
4 Jun 16
Yes, I've learned quite a bit on myLot about different places and others points of interest. I LOOK for interesting posts on "Most Recent Discussions" and the ones I like reading, I respond to and try to find out more or perhaps I can ADD something to what has been posted.
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