myLot isn't a dating site!

MyLot has always tried to make sure that its members can feel that this is a safe, family-friendly site and it has made settings available so that people can protect themselves as much as possible from being harrassed and stalked. Unfortunately, there will always be a small number of people who misinterpret what the site is about and try to take advantage of the system. Many people will find this kind of abuse just annoying and stupid but some may feel genuinely threatened. It is worth bearing in mind that people who use the messaging system to make inappropriate suggestions and advances to you (which you may be able to brush off without more than just a mild irritation), are highly likely to be doing this to others who may feel less secure. Even if you, yourself, don't feel threatened and simply block these people, it is well worth reporting such incidents to Admin (@goaskalice) Only he can check whether the person is abusing the system and making a nuisance of himself (such people are usually male) to others. Please always bear in mind what effect such messages might have on those who may be weaker and less secure than you and take the time to let Admin know the username of anyone who is using the system inappropriately!

i would second this thought. I feel the same way. I have had a handful of guys asking me the same thing...there is no option but to ignore them. A few of them I don't even see interacting in any discussion...they just want to chat on private messaging and get to friendly. I just cut to the chase and be clear with them.

Lol just tell them you're a bloke, and all is well

This happened to me on a language learning site some time ago. The only thing to do is to ignore the weirdo and notify admin.

I have gotten several of those myself. And, I'm a grandmother for Heaven's sake!

there are some weirdos out there glad you don't ignore any of my messages as I am a real human

There are some incorrigible elements in this world, who just cannot be mended. These elements are found on every social networking site and wherever facility of private messaging is available, they shamelessly send messages to every member on the site (in a way misuse the facility). As our friend @owlwings has suggested that if you find that a mylotter is sending you PMs unnecessarily, you could immediately block him. Also, if you go to your settings, you could disable the option of receiving PMs from others.

Mylot is a website for me to practise my English, and mean I can earn from it. I can't believe some people will regard it as a dating website

Could not agree with you more there!

Web chat? Yikes! Seems like whoever it was that requested that from you had a totally different idea about myLot.

Sorry that happened to you. I agree, this is a discussion site, not a dating site.

i wish i had a stalker . . . i wish this site had a group private messageing option. im sure some of those conversations would be very interesting!

Very well said. I am with you my friend...

This is one problem which is, perhaps, common to all social forums. Places where you won't find people coming up with amorous proposals are rare to find in the virtual world.

I guess some just do not go by rules and think that any forum is the place to do whatever they want. Good that you put your foot down.

1. Love is beautiful. If it comes to you ..irrespective of which site...be open to it...provided it makes sense. 2. myLot is not a dating site...so folks here are more reliable and you know their minds if not their faces and lower parts of their bodies. 3. Little bit of flirting never harmed anybody. It kinda helps some folks whose spirits are low feel lighter and rejuvenated..kinda. I give up about 4th to zillionth point...typing issues. What say @DaddyEvil, @TheHorse...

Maybe mylot is really popular some strangers would like to meet someone here or just have someone to chat on webcam. Someone PM me too who seems to like videochat with strangers

WOW! Ranting just because someone ask for you to exchange usernames? Somehow, I am sure there is MUCH more to this story, infatuatedbby! (Did you catch @vandana7 looking at me with friendship shining from her eyes and mistake it for something else? Maybe it was someone else you saw looking at me with love in their eyes, like @moffittjc? You know he has a thing for me, right? LMAO!) I am glad I never got on your bad side by calling you 'hon'! (I do know I have called you that, but I think I ask if it would be okay, first. I try to, at least.) I also guess this is not the time to tell you I come from a different solar system, is it? Rant all you like! We've all had days like that!

I occasionally exchange personal messages with other members, but it's not about dating.

I second you! There are many dating sites available, why not go there if they intend to do the same. It's really irritating at times.