I need to clear up a misunderstanding about myself and about myLot
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
United States
April 7, 2017 9:08am CST
Yesterday I started two post - one was about condiments and the other about how you handle typos here at myLot. Both posts received a high number of comments. A myLot member wrote about me, was very surprised to see how many responses/comments I received. That was very nice of that person to acknowledge me in that way. There are many others who receive high numbers also so it's not just me!
Now to the misunderstanding:
One comment on the post that discussed my 'high' numbers said that it's because 'she (me) is here 24/7 all day'.
That is absolutely not true. Everyone who knows me knows I spend a few hours in the morning and a few hours in the afternoon on the computer. In those hours I am also going back and forth to other sites and reading e-mails. I am not here 24/7 - I have a life - a husband - a dog - a home to take care of. I cook, clean, eat, shop, sleep and spend many hours not on the computer at all.
Next - let me explain to those who don't understand how myLot works - you don't have to be here to received responses/comments. When I got online here this morning I saw how many people commented on those two posts while I was in dreamland. At least half of the comments were from overnight.
I got a lot responses and comments on those two posts for one reason - the title of each. It is the title of a post that draws people in to read (or not read). Once you get enough comments etc. to hit the Hot Discussion or Top Rated lists then you get even more readers and more comments. It's not magic and it's not being here 24/7.
I had to leave for a haircut this morning but I knew when I got back I had to clear this up. I do put in time and I do spent time here but I use that time wisely.
Photo from Pixabay
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
7 Apr 17
@AbbyGreenhill I know, when you get plenty of responses it takes forever to reply back.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
@LadyDuck Then when you reply they replay and then you replay back and on and on!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
I replied back to every single one of them - it takes a lot of time, which is why posting more than 2 a day isn't the way to roll.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
7 Apr 17
Nicely written Abby. A person does not have have to be here 24/7 to get responses. It is all in the discussions that you write. Both topics were very good and had a lot of interests from others. 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
Thanks Laurel. I try to think things thru before posting. I don't have normal family things to write about like your grandchildren, so I make do with other topics!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
7 Apr 17
@AbbyGreenhill and you do a great job at starting discussions.
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@GardenGerty (160665)
• United States
8 Apr 17
You post in an effective manner, and that means people will come to your discussions. Most of us also know that when we comment you acknowledge it, and so it seems worthwhile to come to your discussions.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
8 Apr 17
Thanks, I feel that when people take time to comment it is proper to acknowelge and comment back. It might just be a few words or a lot of words, but I do comment back.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Apr 17
I can't believe someone even said that. I took that personally and it wasn't even about me so I don't blame you for clearing it up.
We all know you have a life offline and many of us know we don't have to be here all the time.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Apr 17
@AbbyGreenhill Your welcome. I'm already realizing I'm not getting younger and I have to cherish moments that I will never ever see again.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
8 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies We all should since no one knows for sure how long we have on this earth.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
8 Apr 17
Thanks Jennifer. I am old and the older you get you realize that you don't get time back.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
7 Apr 17
You are correct. Title draws them in and content makes them stay and respond. I come here during my evening/night time mostly. I might check in other times but I am not here 24/7 even if I am logged in 24/7. Those are two different things. I will do a post at night and wake up to about 12-16 responses usually. Absolutely no need to be here all the time. But yes definitely need to be active the few hours you are here by interacting and answering back in proper way. Not just one word.
Interaction means to communicate. I can't communicate with a single emoji lol
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
Exactly!!! And we love your mustard yellow emoji!!!!!
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@diosabella (4789)
•
7 Apr 17
I don't know why some people can assume that. Surely some might be here but not 24/7 every one needs to sleep, eat and do things in the real world too. Someone also assumed that to me too, but it just happened that when I'm online the person was also online so we commented back and forth the few times. And there were times too that I don't off my computer. I just let it because I sleep for 1 to 2 hours and do my work here and check my messages and other things at the same time.5 people like this
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
Hopefully the majority of us have a life away from here.
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@diosabella (4789)
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9 Apr 17
@Lupita234 Could be that they were jealous and the discussion is trending on the top.
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
8 Apr 17
I think the key is a good subject, title and of course connecting with people here on myLot. It does not have to be a 24/7 operation but an effort must be made.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
8 Apr 17
Yes, anyone here 24/7 is a very sad person LOL
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
7 Apr 17
@AbbyGreenhill May I say to you "You sure learned very well"!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
@marlina Thank you very much and I do appreciate your kind words.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
Thank you - I learned from the old Associated Content days the importance of titles. At least here I can make them a little 'off color' .... couldn't do that there!
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
8 Apr 17
I hear that. Now, when are you going to do more poems?
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
7 Apr 17
now if you immediately respond, at any point during the day, you are online 24-7, lol. but no, comments just mean OTHERS were on
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
7 Apr 17
Your titles are so interesting. I find that they draw in in every time. That being said, you are also one of the ones that comment, like, and communicate with others. That along with your titles and writing of the posts are what makes you a leader of the pack here on myLot. At least, that's my opinion.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
Susan thank you for that.i try ...I like to help plus I love to make people smile!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
10 Apr 17
@HazySue Thank you, I appreciate the compliment.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
10 Apr 17
@AbbyGreenhill You sure do make us smile.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
7 Apr 17
I saw the comment and thought "umm no? She has a life" and thats with not knowing you. Just knowing how it works here.
Hope you have a good day today.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
Thanks, I know most of us 'get it'....but when I read the comment this morning and then had to go out I thought and thought about it and realized that others probably think the same way - especially newer people.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
8 Apr 17
Thank you. And you never really know what others will find interesting. Ketchup, mayo, mustard - who would have thought?!
@hillhjill (23717)
• United States
7 Apr 17
Well said and yes I have seen if the title is good you will get more readers. 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
A title is importnat in this type of situation there are many options to read but if some jump out at you that's where you head first.
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@hillhjill (23717)
• United States
7 Apr 17
@AbbyGreenhill to the titles that sounds good
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
7 Apr 17
it is great that our posts can earn for us in our absense - sometimes posts from last year still earn for me - all very nice
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
Out of the blue people will comment on old posts!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
To me the beauty shop is torture lol
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
8 Apr 17
@sallypup I only go once/month for a trim. If I cut it I would not be able to leave the house or too many would fall over laughing.
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@sallypup (61124)
• Centralia, Washington
7 Apr 17
@AbbyGreenhill I'm sorry you went! I hate getting my hair messed with so I stay away.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Apr 17
The title tends to draw readers in....then a good photo helps and if you have decent content you can expect a reasonable number of comments. Sometimes they come fast and furious....other times you wake up in the morning and know you have a lot of comments to respond to.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Apr 17
I am not new to having a ton of comments, but I didn't think mustard/mayo/ketchup would do it LOL!
@thislittlepennyearns (62517)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
7 Apr 17
This was a good post! I too have been told that I am here 24/7. While do spend a good deal of time here, I also am writing a book, remodeling a house and caring for a family.
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