Replies: Give Me Something to Work With!
By Kade
@akruser13 (475)
Los Angeles, California
February 27, 2022 1:46pm CST
Fam!!!!
I love you all, I love when you reply to my discussion posts, I realize by doing so that you're helping me earn my pennies.
But I love helping back! Which means I love replying to your replies and helping you make your pennies too!
So, at risk of sounding ungrateful and causing people to not reply at all, I would like to request that if you're replying, give me just a little something that I can build off of. A simple "good job" or "this is interesting," while always appreciated, doesn't spark further conversation.
Give me a story where you had something similar happen to you, a longer thought you had while reading what I wrote, tell me why you thought my post was interesting.
Feeeeeed meeeeeee.
Because a conversational reply on a post doesn't just help the original poster, it helps the replier too. Let's all help each other here!
(And my anxiety is kicking in about posting this so I'm just gonna hit the button, don't be angry at me!)
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27 responses
@Vikingswest1 (6304)
• United States
27 Feb 22
It was a dark and stormy night.
I was MyLotting by candle light using my phone because the power had gone out.
I was scrolling through discussions and noticed that many responses were just a sentence or even just a few words.
I thought to myself that in these times, with the tools at our fingertips, many people aren't interested in real conversations, they seem to be responding with a minimum amount of effort.
I tried to figure out why but after some time, it appeared that the answer may never be known.
I secretly wished that someone would start a discussion on the subject.
Then we could discuss the difference between exchanges and conversations.
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@shaggin (72234)
• United States
28 Feb 22
@Vikingswest1 I hate those super short posts from people just trying to make money. If I open one like that it makes me roll my eyes.
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
28 Feb 22
It makes me angry when I see someone doing that. It's obvious, in my opinion, that those are the people who are here just to harvest the pennies and they aren't interested in making conversation with anyone... I report them to GAA before going on my jolly journey, talking with people who don't mind talking with me about different subjects.
I hope you're having an interesting night.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Feb 22
This is a great post and one that needed to be written. I know exactly what you're saying. I'm probably guilty of not 'feeding people' too but I'll try and do better in future. I hope you get better responses in future.
Thanks Anna (@LadyDuck) for the suggestion.
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@akalinus (43371)
• United States
1 Mar 22
@akruser13 Yes, some don't understand what a discussion is.
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Feb 22
I actually see you around a lot, you're not one of the folks I was talking about! I enjoy your replies to everything. I mostly wrote this on a whim yesterday when I was reading replies to something I thought really warranted discussion and a lot of replies were just "that's interesting." .....WHYYYYYYY??? A writer wants to know what parts of their writing you found interesting. And part of me wants to say that the folks who post those short responses are just in it for the money, but them posting something I can't reply back to is not making them any money. It doesn't benefit them at all. I don't understand, lol.
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
28 Feb 22
I hope that many will read this post and understand exactly what you mean.
I love to keep a conversation going. I am "discussing" with one myLotter on the same post from more than one year. Every day she comments back and I reply. I think this is the purpose of this site, not typing a "Thanks for sharing" just to show that we have read a post.
I am going to suggest your discussion.
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
1 Mar 22
@akruser13 After reading your post I thought it was important that more users read and understand that this site is all about interacting. This is not a "writing site", but many write dozens of discussions (!?) every day and never even reply to comment left to their posts.
I do not like to write, but I surely like to chat with the other users.
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Mar 22
@LadyDuck Yeah, I noticed that too, when people aren't responding. Share the love a little, guys! If we're taking the time to read and respond to a topic the least they can do is reply back.
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Feb 22
There you are! I was hoping to scroll down far enough to see your actual response on here. I wanted to give you a special thanks specifically because it looks like you sent people to my post. I really was terrified that people would slam me for this one; I'm so grateful that long-term members are in my corner!
I hope I have conversations that last as long! I've met all my closest friends online and am hoping to be able to add to that friend group with people here on myLot.
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
28 Feb 22
There is a reason, actually several of them, why I don't like writing a discussion on myLot. People that write "How interesting!" or "Good job!" AREN'T responding to me and I can't reply to them! They make me mad and I delete them and check to see if that person gives the same "response" to other myLotters, too. If they do, I report them to GAA!
I call writing a discussion on myLot "farming" because some of the people here make it harder than it needs to be. I'm here to make friends, first, and if people like what I say, money somewhere along the way. I LIKE talking with people but if they won't talk with me, then I don't bother visiting their discussions. Why waste my time talking to them when they won't talk to me?
Sorry! I climbed on my soapbox again... Some people here can be very annoying!
I believe you are doing just fine here and I'm happy to visit with you when I can think of something to talk with you about. 
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@shaggin (72234)
• United States
28 Feb 22
@Daddyevil don’t let them ruin it for you. Post more! I enjoy reading your posts and always enjoy interacting with you on my posts and others like this one.
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
28 Feb 22
@shaggin Nobody can ruin things for me. There are people I love here and people I ignore... You KNOW where you fit into that! 
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Feb 22
Oh thank god, I was nervous about posting this one. I've been avoiding looking at the replies all day because I was afraid people would get on my case about it, lol. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way! Stay on your soapbox all you want!
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
28 Feb 22
@sol_cee I don't have rice in my house. You'll have to enjoy rice-less meals here unless you buy and cook it yourself. (I'll leave the table while you all eat it, if that happens.)
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
28 Feb 22
You don't feed people often enough, in my opinion. 
One of these days, you, your hubby and kids will show up on my doorstep and I'll feed you all... And I bet we have a great time visiting while cooking and eating delicious meals.
One of these days, you, your hubby and kids will show up on my doorstep and I'll feed you all... And I bet we have a great time visiting while cooking and eating delicious meals. 1 person likes this
@Deepizzaguy (104150)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Feb 22
I will do my best to assist you since all of us together will be successful in making money on this site.
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Feb 22
Yes! But also, not just the money aspect, but it helps make us into a real community. We get to know each other through our written word here. It's the only way we'll be able to make friends on this site, so being wordy is a good thing!
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@Deepizzaguy (104150)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Mar 22
@akruser13 Being part of this community is priceless.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
28 Feb 22
Sorry but sometimes I either don't have anything else to say on a subject but want to acknowledge the content was interesting and you did a good job. 2 people like this
@divalounger (6117)
• United States
1 Mar 22
I agree! It isn't always easy to come up with something interesting to say though. So, when that happens, it is helpful to ask a question--like "so show are those 49nrs anyway?" Take care and I will look for you on the boards--
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Mar 22
Yeah! I wouldn't even care if someone just started a whole different random conversation in my replies, lol. If I said "purple" talking about the sky and your brain went "Oh! That reminds me of the crazy purple chair I saw on the side of the road this morning!" I'd be totally fine if my discussion got derailed to one about insane chairs or insane stuff people have seen on the curbside lol.
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@divalounger (6117)
• United States
2 Mar 22
@akruser13 Purple is close to my favorite color--but not quite it--can you guess what that might be?
@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Mar 22
@divalounger Violet? Blue? My favorite color is actually orange but it doesn't look good on most things, lol.
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@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
28 Feb 22
I think the most you can do is 'not like it, and hope no one else does either.' ... And---would it be good to "Report" it? Do they break the rules?
Yeah, there's, "behavior that is never tolerated ... Discussions, responses or comments that offer little or no value - Answers like "I don't know" or "I don't care" help no one and will be removed."
But I'm thinking that 'reporting too many of those' will make people just "not reply to your discussions" rather than risk more bad marks on their record 
This is where you will find out what kinds of behavior are accepted and unaccepted on myLot. When in doubt, remember the Golden Rule!
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@GoAskAlice (5829)
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28 Feb 22
@mythociate I don't know what 'record' you are talking about. There are no records kept on anyone here. If something gets reported even I do not know who reported it. I only get notified of what got reported.
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@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
28 Feb 22
@GoAskAlice So 'reporting others' doesn't do anything to the reporter's personal record?
Even if it doesn't, I still feel like it would be kinder to reply to them asking them, "What does that tell me that a simple 'Like' on my comment doesn't tell?"
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@RebeccasFarm (90464)
• Arvada, Colorado
28 Feb 22
Hello! Good post.
As well, when someone does respond to your discussion, you could be courteous enough to reply to them.
As well, when someone does respond to your discussion, you could be courteous enough to reply to them.2 people like this
@RebeccasFarm (90464)
• Arvada, Colorado
28 Feb 22
@Gillygirl Indeed Gilly. This one issue, I see a lot of. No effort to answer anyone.
@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Feb 22
Yes, absolutely. I always try really hard to do exactly that. It just makes me feel bad too when all I can send out is a bunch of "thanks" replies to people in return.
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@1creekgirl (41747)
• United States
28 Feb 22
Your post makes perfect sense. Hope you get lots of interaction. Sorry my comment doesn't give you much to work with, lol.
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Feb 22
Lol, it's okay! I was honestly expecting some hate on this discussion, I'm just floored that so many people agree. Look, ma, I made a top post! Lol.
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@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Feb 22
I totally agree with you. I get so many one word replies that there's nothing you can do except like and move on to the next. Even when I go to the person who make the comment to read one of their posts, it's a very short one or two-sentence paragraph that doesn't ask a question or give me a reason to comment.
If we all made a worthy response, the site would be far more interesting than it is. I'm not saying anything against the site. I love myLot. I'm here every day to read and respond. It's a huge part of my day. But when the comment is one word, it also makes for a fast uninteresting day.
Be anxious for nothing but in everything with prayer and supplication give your request to God.
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@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Mar 22
@akruser13 I'm glad you do. It's always good to just be yourself and express your thoughts here.
@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Feb 22
It seems so silly now that I was so very anxious about this post. I'm newer so I was scared of coming off as insulting to the established community. The responses have just genuinely made my day and I feel much more comfortable and confident with the people here.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
1 Mar 22
Thank you for making this post. Well, mylot is not only about making little pennies by being active and making more short posts and replies, I connect to it more as a community and love to have those beautiful interactions and long conversations with my mylot friends . And one liners or the parrot repetition just kills that charm. I know it doesn't violate the rules here but it does bring down the real fun here. Glad that you said it so beautifully
Thanks Anna @Ladyduck for suggesting me this post
. Well, mylot is not only about making little pennies by being active and making more short posts and replies, I connect to it more as a community and love to have those beautiful interactions and long conversations with my mylot friends . And one liners or the parrot repetition just kills that charm. I know it doesn't violate the rules here but it does bring down the real fun here. Glad that you said it so beautifully
Thanks Anna @Ladyduck for suggesting me this post 3 people like this
@shaggin (72234)
• United States
28 Feb 22
Sometimes I don’t have much to say but I never comment on any ones post with something very generic like “nice post” or “have a good day” etc and I hate when others do that to me. Im glad you feel the same and hope to see more great posts like this from you
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@shaggin (72234)
• United States
1 Mar 22
@akruser13 yep I doubt they have read the post at all. I don’t even bother going to see what they have written after getting that comment on my post.
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Feb 22
Omg, the "have a good day" ones! I really don't understand those! I look at those and just think ...thanks? But did you even read my post bro? If I want someone to tell me to have a good day I can go to Taco Bell and hear it in the drive through window, lol.
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@vandana7 (100617)
• India
2 Mar 22
@akruser13 Trust me .. I am really evil ..certified by vikingswest.
@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Mar 22
I do not get offended by things easily. Also you're not doing a great job convincing me you're evil, lol. I play a Warlock and a Rogue in my current D&D campaign, I believe in chaotic neutral classes!
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Mar 22
@vandana7 Trying to read through that long convo you all are having up top is evil lmao. I'm like what is even going on here anymore???? RIP my notifications.
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@akalinus (43371)
• United States
1 Mar 22
@akruser13 I love those types of discussions. I sometimes try to help others by trying to change the topic in a slightly different direction or add layers to it but often, they don't pick up on it. I try. I can't make them expand the conversation to get more responses.
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Mar 22
Yes, and that's exactly my point! I get paid for their responses, yeah, but I can't help them get paid in return if they don't give me anything I can reply back to. I realize that's not my problem, but if we open up a real conversation then we both can reply back and forth way more times and we both get paid more. It's a win-win for both. Plus just fun conversations.
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@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Mar 22
@akalinus Yep, all we can do is try.
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@GooglePlus (3830)
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3 Mar 22
This is interesting 
Give me a story where you had something similar happen to you -- Can we first make an agreement if the story get selected and rewarded to you by Hollywood, how much percentage will be credited to my account 
why you thought my post was interesting -- 
It wasn't in "interesting discussion" tab provided by mylot instead it showed up in "Most Recent Activity"
Feeeeeed meeeeeee. -- What you would like to have 
Give me a story where you had something similar happen to you -- Can we first make an agreement if the story get selected and rewarded to you by Hollywood, how much percentage will be credited to my account
why you thought my post was interesting -- It wasn't in "interesting discussion" tab provided by mylot instead it showed up in "Most Recent Activity"
Feeeeeed meeeeeee. -- What you would like to have 1 person likes this
@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Mar 22
Hahahahaha!
I wouldn't submit someone else's story to Hollywood, that's like plagiarism! We would need contracts with signatures and stuff. You can have $.002 per every written review someone posts online lol.
I heard that, that the discussion wasn't in the hot topics or top rated discussions for some reason even though it's still going super strong. That's okay, people found it and are busy busy here anyway.
And as it is still breakfast time in my timezone I would like a bagel sandwich with egg, bacon and cheese please.
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@porwest (92588)
• United States
2 Mar 22
This is something I have been practicing since day one here. I always look at it like this; they are discussions, or in other words 'conversations.' I am the same way. I love it when people give me, as you said, something to build on and expand on.
There are times when I might spend days on a thread just going back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. lol
Hell, by the time we get done, just like in regular conversations, we've even veered way off topic. lol
@porwest (92588)
• United States
4 Mar 22
I can't even keep up with half the things going on in this discussion anymore lmao. It's great! I didn't think my discussion about discussion replies would Inception me down this rabbit hole so far.
@akruser13 I have been trying to get people to use italics and copy and paste in their replies when the threads get into multiple people going back and forth. Such as I did here. Even though this thread did not require it. But when I do this at least people know exactly what comment I am specifically responding to. I think it makes it easier, but hardly anyone does it.
@akruser13 (475)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Mar 22
I can't even keep up with half the things going on in this discussion anymore lmao. It's great! I didn't think my discussion about discussion replies would Inception me down this rabbit hole so far.
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