Building your MyLot reputation
@sprite1950 (30452)
Corsham, England
March 1, 2017 2:49pm CST
I've usually found that it takes a while for people to get used to a new member on any site. It's a bit like starting a new job, being able to get on with your colleagues is just as important as being good at what you do. In fact in some jobs I've found trying to fit in the most stressful part.
On a site such as MyLot people have to get used to the way you write, the type of comments you leave and whether you seem genuinely interested in what they have to say. It's all part of building your reputation with already established and also new members.
Being accepted has always been very important to me as I'm sure it is to most people. I want to be seen as a valued member but I've never stuck around long enough to achieve that on MyLot and I have no idea why.
This time I feel different and I'm convinced I will stay longer. Watch this space!
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30 responses
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Mar 17
Being interested enough to post and comment is always good. Some really don't read what the writer wrote and it does show at times.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
2 Mar 17
@PatZAnthony Yes although sometimes I think it has more to do with misinterpretation where english is not the first language. I must admit there have been times where I have missed the point though .. embarrassing since I am British!
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
4 Mar 17
@vandana7 Yes it's hard to concentrate when you are sleepy. 
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@allknowing (137552)
• India
1 Mar 17
In course of time more will get to know you. Your job is to participate as actively as possible.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
2 Mar 17
@allknowing Yes getting the hang of things now although I do seem to lose comments at times ..they seem to disappear 
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
4 Mar 17
@DaddyEvil I worked out if two people are responding to the same comment, one will appear in yellow at the top and another will drop right to the bottom of the page. Sometimes when loads of people respond to the same comment it becomes confusing but I think I'm understanding what you say.
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@carebear29 (31970)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
2 Mar 17
i am pretty popular. mylot is a family. i love it here
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
2 Mar 17
@carebear29 Nice to be popular! Can I be in your gang?
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
4 Mar 17
@CoralLevang Are you in the popular gang too?
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
3 Mar 17
@Beatburn They sure are, I know some of them already.
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@DaddyEvil (137461)
• United States
3 Mar 17
Hi Beatburn,
MAN, I sure hope I run into some of those pretty, nice, decent people... (wishing and hoping with all my heart! 
)
All I can say is you really aren't very 
pretty, but I will agree with the nice and 
semi-decent, though! Hey! You can't get a perfect score EVERY time, you know! 
)
All I can say is you really aren't very pretty, but I will agree with the nice and semi-decent, though! Hey! You can't get a perfect score EVERY time, you know! 3 people like this
@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
2 Mar 17
@LadyDuck Yes I can remember people from when I was here before. I remember you
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
2 Mar 17
@LadyDuck I must have made a small impression then!
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
2 Mar 17
@sprite1950 I recognized your username as soon as I saw you back.
I recognized your username as soon as I saw you back.2 people like this
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
2 Mar 17
That would be great to see you around more miss sprite. I'm guessing that you were here years before? Some members seem to be here constantly while others come and go at different rates depending on whether it's life keeping them away or other things.
I usually work two jobs from April to December. When I'm doing both I'm here more when I have days off from one or the other. Right now I just had knee replacement surgery and will be off work from three to six months at the most.
While I hope to be here more than my normal once I can get around better I might try to get things done around my house by decluttering and de-'stuff'ing. By stuff I mean filtering through a to see what is needed and what is not with my 'stuff'.
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I'm not sure this response fits very well with your post, but at least now you know a little bib about me. My problem is that I'm working off my tablet which is harder for me than my regular computer.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
2 Mar 17
@MarshaMusselman It's a great response .. I like to hear about other members. I joined 6 years ago according to my profile but have never stayed long. I think I've been back 2 weeks this time which is excellent for me and I'm not fed up yet! I have been trying to encourage people from another forum I post on to come and join us.
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@DaddyEvil (137461)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Hmmm.... 
Marsha, I am almost positive that working off the tablet is NOT your only problem!
Now, my problem is..... where should I begin
? 
Marsha, I am almost positive that working off the tablet is NOT your only problem!
Now, my problem is..... where should I begin?
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
3 Mar 17
@sjvg1976 It's not even time with me. I just seem to drift away from sites and then not go back.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
3 Mar 17
@Jlyn10 We certainly should bring some fun here!
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@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
3 Mar 17
Hey, I too don't get much time to spend here these days like we did before. But I guess I could spare at least an hour or so each day, if not alternate days, if not at least twice a week and if not, maybe once a week. So what say you? Shall we bring the fun back here on myLot? 
Shall we bring the fun back here on myLot? 3 people like this
@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
1 Mar 17
@Vjvals (977) I guess so but I prefer forum posting to article writing. Article writing brings in better money.
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
1 Mar 17
I don't take it that seriously. I basically browse and enjoy. I hope people like what I write but I know it also depends on time of day.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
1 Mar 17
@jhechorain. Yes that's probably the right attitude
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
1 Mar 17
@jhechorain yes I can understand that
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
1 Mar 17
It is easier for me to not put so much pressure on myself over it.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
2 Mar 17
@LeaPea2417 I don't know if I feel valued yet but I feel like I'm fitting in now
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
3 Mar 17
@sprite1950 that is good you are fitting in.
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
1 Mar 17
Unfortunately I tend to drift around from site to site far too much, and don't spend as much time at myLot as I should. I need to work out where my priorities lie and get my life more organised. Maybe then I'll be able to build a reputation here instead of just popping in from time to time.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
3 Mar 17
@Gina145 The same for me. Although I registered 6 years ago I have only just managed to reach cashout but people were quite positive about the site so I thought I would come back and look and after 2 weeks I still like it
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
2 Mar 17
@Gina145 It's good to see you here Gina. Maybe we can get a few more people from FC to join us.
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
2 Mar 17
@sprite1950 I hope so.
I've been here for over a year but I'm not as active as I should be - too many sites to split my time between. However when I saw discussion at FC about some of the members who were coming back here, I made a point of looking out for them.
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@DeborahDiane (40316)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Mar 17
I hope you do stick around. This has been a fun site.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
4 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane I sure am enjoying it so far
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
4 Mar 17
@DaddyEvil You talking to me? You still don't think I'll stay do you?
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@DaddyEvil (137461)
• United States
4 Mar 17
Hello! Hmmm.... Do I know you? You look a little familiar, but IDK...
! Hmmm.... Do I know you? You look a little familiar, but IDK... 1 person likes this
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
2 Mar 17
Will do. glad to know you'll be around.
Its been some time since I have been here too. I wonder if I've fitted in yet
I know I have made some good friends.
I know I have made some good friends.3 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137461)
• United States
3 Mar 17
Well, IDK about fitted in yet, ARM, but I can tell @Sprite1950 that you are a lot of fun and you have always been interesting to talk to/with every time I run into you!
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
4 Mar 17
@responsiveme I'm sure we're going to be just fine
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
1 Mar 17
Welcome back. I hope this time you will stay around and become a part of this wonderful community of people. The more you interact the more people will get to know you. Don't stress too much about fitting here. Folks are pretty easy to get along with here. Happy mylotting,
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
1 Mar 17
@Happy2BeMe Thank you. I'm enjoying it much more this time. Some people have reported they find it unfriendly here but I don't find it so. People have been very welcoming
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
1 Mar 17
@sprite1950 I have never had any problems with anybody on here
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
1 Mar 17
@Happy2BeMe I think the majority of people get along well. I'm a friendly person.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
4 Mar 17
@vandana7 had better watch out then!
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
3 Mar 17
@Jlyn10 I hope so. I am liking it better this time because I find the people so friendly and there are a few here from another forum I work on.
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@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
3 Mar 17
@sprite1950 Then the more you should stick around. 
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@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
2 Mar 17
I sign in to myLot almost every day. I like it because it's a place I can come and I know I'm not talking to myself. Like with my blogs.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
4 Mar 17
It's certainly busy. I have trouble keeping up!
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
2 Mar 17
@jaboUK Thank you jabo. I seem to be more settled this time around.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
4 Mar 17
@CoralLevang Oh lol - perhaps I should re-phrase that! How about intelligibly? It doesn't have to be sensible as long as we can understand it
It doesn't have to be sensible as long as we can understand it2 people like this
@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
4 Mar 17
I think maybe you're right. There's plenty to do here.
