YOU help me with so much everyday, but I guess you didn't know that
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
United States
January 2, 2020 11:57am CST
I see people post about this stuff from time to time. How using mylot and talking to all of their friends here has helped them to pay a bill, or to save towards a vacation. A lot of us remember when MysD used to be on mylot all the time and how she had goals to see her family in the States. She was probably the biggest cheerleader for us all here, cheering us and encouraging us in our individual goals and aspirations.
I was just thinking a few minutes ago about how much mylot has helped me over the many years that I have been here. Did you know that a lot of you helped me pay for my wedding all those years ago? I just wish you all had warned me that I shouldn't have bothered.
Many of you are newer than all that, but you've still helped me pay a bill or two or get a thing or two that I need or wanted.
It's more than all that though. We help each other emotionally as well. We worry about each other here as we form friendships. We cheer those on who have accomplished something big in their life, and we mourn for those who have left this world.
Mylot is a wonderful place of growth and laughter. It's a great community with people from all over the world. I've learned a lot here, and I can't wait to learn more.
What about you?
What has mylot helped you with?
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15 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
3 Jan 20
I have come across the best and the worst of humanity on myLot Amber.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
3 Jan 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum I understand that Amber. I believe we had spoken about at least one of those people a while ago. Yes best to ignore it. Meanwhile enjoy ourselves with those decent people here.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
I can believe it. Mylot represents so many different nations, so many different backgrounds. I can think of atleast one person here that I cringe whenever I see their username on one of my discussions. They go unanswered.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
@TiarasOceanView Agreed. There are plenty of decent and fun people to talk to here. Perhaps those rude, and altogether mean spirited people will get the message and either leave or change their attitudes.
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
3 Jan 20
Aww MyLot has really been great for you and that gives me hope for the site. Many of you won't know me, but I've come and gone for the past probably 3-4 years. The last time I left MyLot I genuinely meant to NEVER return. Why, I hear you ask. When I first joined, there were many nasty cliques and downright bullies who would really have a go at others. What really upset me was that nobody would come to anybody's rescue. I suffered a particularly nasty racist attack and decided never to return. But some friends have recently told me the site's much better and ever since I've come back this year, I sense that the mood and atmosphere is definitely lighter, friendlier and more welcoming :)))))
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
3 Jan 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Thanks so much :) At the time what really bothered me was that even some of my so-called friends 'liked' the vile things that were being hurled at me. That actually hurt more. I don't know if they were just on auto-pilot and will never know. Thankfully, the site does seem a lot better now :)
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
@Lushlala It might have been that they were on auto-pilot. I'm sorry that you had to go through that though. Are those people still here?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
Yes, unfortunately mylot has had periods where people were attacking one another, and generally being nasty towards one another. There are still a few people on the site that can be that way, but for the most part everyone treats each other with respect and kindness. I'm sorry you had to go through that but I am glad you gave the site another chance.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
2 Jan 20
I have been helped when I was in chemotherapy years ago. I saved money to help for my holidays here. But more than that I have met real friends here, not only the unreal friends one expects to find on the web.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Jan 20
Yes, I like that this site has a lot of people from all over, but who have had similar life experiences and can build friendships together. Like with you and Coral, You were able to develop a friendship and finally meet face to face last year.
@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan 20
Throughout the years, I've been on myLot for many reasons. It's definitely helped me to pay for a few things - but really it's filled a certain void in my life. I have enjoyed the communication here with everyone . . . I appreciate that I can have my say and there are folks who are willing to listen and comment - and we can have a concise conversation about, well, anything. And it's interesting how friendships have come out of that - it's truly been a pleasure getting to know many of you (in big and little ways - it all counts in my world ).
Happy New Year!!!
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Jan 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes, it's definitely been a great place to rant - I've had my share of venting out my frustrations from the real world. I haven't been here for a while, but during that time I have missed myLot greatly . . . I really appreciate what we have here and I sure hope myLot sticks around for a long time. And yah, there are folks who are just not around myLot anymore - they are missed!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
Happy New Year to you as well. Yes, mylot has been many things to me over the years. I remember when I was working at one place it was a source for me to rant about the unfairness I was dealing with. Now that I am no longer employed, it's a fun place to be to de-stress, and to get a few dollars for my effort. I love the friendships I have made here as well, and miss those I no longer speak to for whatever reason.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
4 Jan 20
@much2say I noticed when you started coming back and thought it had been quite awhile since I'd last seen you.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Jan 20
Yes, there's usually atleast one or two people that try to make a person comfortable and familiar with this site. We were all once "Strangers" here.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
5 Jan 20
Yes, I love making friends here. It's great to be able to talk to people from all around the world, from all walks of life.
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@shaggin (72190)
• United States
3 Jan 20
Wow I didn't realize you were here so long too.
It's nice earning money here but the socialization and friends we make is definitely the best part.
@shaggin (72190)
• United States
3 Jan 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum hmm I don't recall many many names from way back when unfortunately. I did make a lot for great friends though so I was sad when the site stopped paying and I lost track of them.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
You may remember me from my old username of somecowgirl. I got this new one a few years ago when I couldn't log back in. I decided to "reinvent" myself. For a long time I had my display name as "somecowgirl" so people would know who I was.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
@shaggin Yes, I was sad too, but then I was invited to a group on facebook for mylotters and was able to keep in touch. Of course then JJ tells us all that mylot was back and paying so we flocked back, most of us anyway.
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@LindaOHio (181331)
• United States
2 Jan 20
It's a place that I can vent my feelings and grow some real friendships. I think it's great.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Jan 20
Yes, I agree. I have definitely done my fair share of venting here.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
3 Jan 20
For me mylot has always helped me in some way or the other
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
Yes! Mylot is great, even if it's just for a listening ear.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
@amitkokiladitya Exactly. It's a great place to enjoy some free time, and as for you and I, the little money we make here is very helpful too.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
3 Jan 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum yes....we all can come here and relax
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
Yes, there are all sorts of people in the world, and all sorts of people on mylot. Unfortunately, we all fall victim to people judging us here on mylot. I have been judged before here and I let it bother me. I now try not to let it bother me at all. We are all different, and only we know our situations.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Jan 20
As do I. I also love the pet pictures since I can't have pets here. That and the food posts, I love a good new recipe or a new product to try know you have done a lot of both of those types of posts.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jan 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Oh, that is so kind of you to say.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Jan 20
@CarolDM Of course.
I like chatting with you. We don't always have a lot to say, but I do like chatting with you.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Jan 20
Yes, there are so many differing view points that we hear about here. So many things we can learn. I love learning about the different foods that are made and the different traditions as well.
@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
2 Jan 20
That's really wonderful. There are many wonderful people here and you always help me feel better after my daily life.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Jan 20
I am glad that I am able to help you feel better. That is what I like to do, to try to give people a different perspective, or a safe place to vent if they need to do so. I like chatting with you as well, though we haven't chatted as often as we once did.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Jan 20
@Nevena83 Oh I am sorry to hear that. Is it because of being so busy or are you suffering from an illness that causes your energy to be depleted?
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
3 Jan 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes, we didn't chat often because I have a problem with lack of energy.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Jan 20
Most people here are great. There are a couple of people that I won't interact with because of things they've done or said in the past, but for the most part everyone is fun to talk to and offers different insights that are fun to explore.
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@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
2 Jan 20
peoples are enjoying here mixing and having talking there
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Jan 20
Yes, lots of different things to learn and converse about. I have learned a lot about other cultures that I never knew before.