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I like how the site is policed in a way that guides users and violations just disappear. Everything is like clockwork here, including earnings and payments.

And we never have to wonder, do we Carol?

@kobesbuddy Not at all.

Very well said. I'm glad you appreciate all the hard work done by Admin. to make this a fun place to be.

@kobesbuddy I like it when GAA kids around and interacts a bit. It brings the members closer to the Administrator. Alice has a difficult and until now, a thankless job but does an amazing job.

@Vikingswest1 I kidded around with them and they even responded to my stupid question!

I think that the people running MyLot deserve a thank you. Especially GAA.

I see that in most every one of your posts. You always bring good stories of outstanding deeds. I appreciate you for that.

@Vikingswest1 Thank you for the kind words since it means a lot to me to keep moving forward.

I would agree. I like to let people know when I'm pleased with their efforts. That's why I thought this discussion was necessary.

@thislittlepennyearns I think that you used 1/2" hardibacker for a backsplash when I use 1/4" so I don't have to move outlets lol. Your way is correct by the book but I do backsplashes differently lol. We must have been raised by people that did it right. It's possible that we're both old souls.

@Vikingswest1 I see that we agree on just about everything we have discussed so far. Does that mean I have an old soul? Lol, or it might just mean I was raised the right way. Also I was raised by my grandparents. So that might have something to do with it.

This forum has changed over the years but it's still the best place for interacting with people from different lands and cultures. I used to be a forum junkie. I posted at several sites but MyLot is different. It's user friendly AND you earn some pocket change. An awful lot of work is done behind the scenes to make it the place it is.

@PinkFloydFan When I started, there were no earnings. It was an unfiltered discussion forum. The Wild West in a way. There were many features that came and went but when earnings began, the site was flooded with new members and flowed at a quick pace. There were thousands of active members. It was easy to make a dollar a day but it was still an anything goes forum. The forum has changed from a debate/discussion forum into more of a blog or diary site with less debate and less conflict. It's much more user friendly now for those that like avoid conflict.

@Vikingswest1 Out of curiosity, how has it changed? It might be good to know certain social mores.. I always try to grasp the spirit of a message board, because I have to adjust to each forum, even beyond the rules.. the unwritten rules.

I should have. I didn't even think about that. It's likely that it will be noticed anyway. I really hope others appreciate what a great place this is and the job GAA does here.

@Vikingswest1 You're right, GAA did notice. I see they "Liked" the discussion.

In the early years here, it WAS that way. It was as bad as FB and Twitter combined. There were many members here that crossed the line in some way. I was one of them in a way. Bashing and flaming and stalking and harassing and cheating and multiple profiles and rude behavior ran rampant here. I would even say that vulgar posts were common. It's hard when you start a discussion where you get attacked, NOT to respond in the same tone. Religion and politics discussions were brutal. The entire atmosphere was different. After two breaks of several years, I come back to find MyLot to be the best forum ever for me. There are still people that rant that their religion is better than other religions and my political team is better than yours but for the most part, even disagreements are civil here now. Very few discussions fall out of control. It's an orderly place with a goal of making it so user friendly, that anyone from anywhere can join. The forum runs smoothly and it didn't happen all by itself. GAA deserves all the credit.

@Vikingswest1 Really good post.

That was really nice. You covered it all.

@Vikingswest1 Thank you.

Well said. It's got to be a tiring job.