It All began on Triond

By Val

@valmnz (17097)

New Zealand

July 23, 2022 1:48pm CST

Triond, now that's a name not many here on myLot will remember. Maybe @xFiacre and @RubyHawk go back that far to the writing beginnings I remember personally. If there are others I've known that long, please forgive me for not remembering. My days writing for that site started over 15 years ago. They were good days, but what happened next was an explosion. Of course many of you here remember Bubblews. They were heady days, never quite matched by me again in output or income. But, you know the saying, If it seems too good to be true it probably is. And so, the bubble burst. Now, for me, it's no longer about the output or income, but about moments shared, the companionship a site like myLot can provide. Here I can meet with friends made over the years, usually with a cup of coffee at my side. Some of you here have become almost like family, hence my need to return after such a long break. So, here I am again, not quite bouncing, but definitely re-energized. And to think it all started on Triond, so long ago.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

23 Jul 22

I started with Squidoo and loved it. Then, Bubblews who owed me over $300.00

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

The Bubblews crew wee so good for so long, but kind of outreached their ability.

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@snowy22315 (180691)

• United States

23 Jul 22

Dang!

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Jul 22

I loved Triond. We had many good friends there, then as you said it was all over and on to Bubblews. Wasn’t that a piece of cake? The best online earnings I’ve had. I believe it was Belle Star who directed me to Mylot about eight years ago and many of my Triond and Bubblews friend are here. Also I forgot to mention Expertscolumn . Some of us were there off and on. Welcome back Val. It’s good to see you.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

There was another I wrote for too, for ages. I wrote content about New Zraland, it was that sort of site. Can't remember its name now.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

@RubyHawk there were a couple of sites that excluded non-Americans

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Jul 22

@valmnz I wrote on several other sites but can’t remember now. Triond was my favorite although Bubblews was a terrific earner.

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@ptrikha_2 (46951)

• India

24 Jul 22

Some Ten odd years ago, I too tried Triond. But it was not something I ever felt comfortable with. Yes, Bubblews was a big plus but at times, there were some payments in between that went missing. Anyways, we are here for having Refreshing discussions and having some De-Stressing sessions here.

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@ptrikha_2 (46951)

• India

25 Jul 22

@valmnz So how is the weather in New Zealand right now? Very cold?

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@ptrikha_2 (46951)

• India

25 Jul 22

@valmnz Oh flooding could be terrible!! I hope that you are safe !!

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jul 22

Exactly re being here. Things change over time. It's about enjoying now.

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@Juliaacv (51192)

• Canada

23 Jul 22

I began with Bubblews and left shortly after I started because that was when they were starting to tank. Another myLotter suggested that I come here that I wouldn't like it that I would just love it, and she was right, and here I am with no regrets and still having a good time.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

It's good that these communities continue, isn't it.

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@Juliaacv (51192)

• Canada

23 Jul 22

@valmnz Its wonderful, some of my friends from B are here as well I was lucky enough to make some new friends.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

@Juliaacv reaching out to people seems more important now than ever!

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@LadyDuck (471500)

• Switzerland

24 Jul 22

I have never been on Triond, I was on Squidoo first and then on Bubblews and I remember you very well when we both were on Bubblews. I still remember how outraged you were when they discriminated all "non American" users. That was the signal that the bubble was going to burst. I am here because there are still many friends from that site.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jul 22

I do enjoy being here a lot, even though I take breaks from time to time. Trouble is I enjoy lots of other things in my life too.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

25 Jul 22

@LadyDuck my husband passed away 3 years ago and now my travelling budget is limited. I also now enjoying exploring New Zealand.

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@LadyDuck (471500)

• Switzerland

25 Jul 22

I loved to travel, but my husband health is not very good, so it's the end of travels now.

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@kobesbuddy (78882)

• East Tawas, Michigan

23 Jul 22

I do remember my time spent on Triond, it was my favorite writing site:) That's where I met RubyHawk and JenniferD, they became my very special friends, about 15 years ago. As for Bubblews, yah I joined and hook line and sinker, went down with the ship. I forfeited over $150, never saw a penny. They just basically closed down, at the expense of their members. Expertscolumn, I wrote for that site about five years, it was fun!

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

This online writing community does seem to be a small world!

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

@kobesbuddy I have a feeling we may have, it's great that lots of people are still around.

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@kobesbuddy (78882)

• East Tawas, Michigan

23 Jul 22

@valmnz I probably talked with you and read your writings. I'm not sure if we met, but I'm certain we did.

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@much2say (55604)

• Los Angeles, California

24 Jul 22

Good to see you, Val

! I wasn't on Triond but I recall hearing about it way back when. I think we met at the B place . . . and then many migrated here after the bubble burst. I was actually here, on myLot, before that . . . and before that I came from Yahoo! Answers.

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@much2say (55604)

• Los Angeles, California

29 Jul 22

@valmnz We sure do! I'm just glad I can ultimately call this place "home"

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jul 22

We all have our own online journeys to tell, don't we!

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@RasmaSandra (79858)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

23 Jul 22

Never knew Triond but really enjoyed being on Bubblews and then I followed those I knew to here and as they say the rest is history,

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

This is a good place to land.

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@RasmaSandra (79858)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

23 Jul 22

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@xFiacre (13014)

• Ireland

23 Jul 22

@valmnz Ah, Triond! I think yourself and Ruby Hawk are perhaps the only people I remember from Triond, though maybe @maluse was there too. It was yourself who brought me from Bubblews to Mylot.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

Couldn't lose you along the way

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

@MALUSE Hullo there!!!! I've just responded to your Kitten post. Yes, it's been a long time, I really needed space I think. But, hopefully I'm here again for a while. Good to see you're still here.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

And remember Christine Ramsay and her fantastic poetry. I've just emailed and messaged her to see how she is.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jul 22

I didn't really get caught by Bubblews so don't feel too strongly about them. They were certainly good days at the time.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jul 22

Likewise Judy, they didn't owe me anything. I like the steadiness here though. It's not about the money but about all you wonderful people! That's why I'm back.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jul 22

@JudyEv I know what you mean. There are many familiar names missing on my return.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jul 22

@valmnz Certainly over time, a relationship does develop. I do worry about several who have gone missing without warning over the last few months.

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@Deepizzaguy (102828)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

23 Jul 22

The Triond does ring a bell in my memory bank when I started writing for Allvoices in the fall of 2009.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

Could well be if you go that far back.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jul 22

@Deepizzaguy I don't consider this a paying site, more of a social one.

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@Deepizzaguy (102828)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

24 Jul 22

@valmnz I have read that My Lot is basically a social site to compete with the main ones like Twitter and Facebook among others.

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@Kandae11 (55010)

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24 Jul 22

My first ever writing site was Bubblews. My sister Freelanzer introduced me . When Bubblews went down she introduced me to mylot.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jul 22

It's good the way people recommend the next site when one starts fading. Though so many of us have been here for a while now! That feels good.

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@arunima25 (87806)

• Bangalore, India

24 Jul 22

I had a good time with Associated content and I really enjoyed those few years there. I was on triond for a very short time. It hurts when good sites shut down. You feel that vacuum.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jul 22

Hopefully we're all currently enjoying h moment by being here on myLot.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

25 Jul 22

@arunima25 it's definitely a welcoming place to be.

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@arunima25 (87806)

• Bangalore, India

25 Jul 22

@valmnz I love this place. And though I might not be so active here because of all offline obligations, I am regular here. I make sure that I peep in here whenever I can. It helps me relax.

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@Laurakemunto (12862)

• Kenya

23 Jul 22

Am glad your nostalgic moments are of good memories that you longing for and thanks for this information as I have never known such websites did exist way back

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

Time moves on and things change! But all the good people seem to remain

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@Laurakemunto (12862)

• Kenya

23 Jul 22

@valmnz that's the most important thing

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@GardenGerty (160663)

• United States

23 Jul 22

I think I signed up there and never did anything. I have been here since 2006. Bubblews I knew was too good to be true but I tried. I was on Gather, and a few other places half heartedly.I always come back here.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

23 Jul 22

They all seem to come and go over time, don't they. myLot seems to be doing okay.

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@allknowing (136395)

• India

24 Jul 22

my:Lot is where I started writing and like you I too have just got back. Bubblews was a bubble but not before filling my coffers.

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@sjvg1976 (41281)

• Delhi, India

24 Jul 22

Mylot is the first site I joined, from here I came to know about a few other sites like Bubblews and many others which I forgot now. I always feel good to be here.

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@wolfgirl569 (106241)

• Marion, Ohio

24 Jul 22

I was not at that one. Wish Bubblews could have lasted

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@wolfgirl569 (106241)

• Marion, Ohio

24 Jul 22

I was not at that one. Wish Bubblews could have lasted

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jul 22

Like I said, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is!

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@Shiva49 (26681)

• Singapore

24 Jul 22

For me, it was Associated Content over twelve years ago. Then Yahoo took over to make it Yahoo Contributor Network. Bukisa and Wikinut followed only to close shop. The latter promised life time earnings! I remember you from Wikinut, if I am not mistaken. I was not in Bubblews but that was the best paying site from what I hear. Yes, it is more to enjoy and partake in the discussions here.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jul 22

Aha, I'd forgotten Wikinut, and thanks for reminding me I knew you there. I do remember now.

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