Does it frustrate you when people do not respond to comments on MyLot?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
Walnut Creek, California
May 22, 2023 3:06pm CST
I like leaving comments on MyLot, whether it is in response to my own posts or on others' posts.
My favorite thing on MyLot is when an interesting conversation gets going. Not only do we make more pennies, but we become a part of something that's enjoyable.
Recently I noticed that many MyLot comments go unresponded to. Are people posting and then forgetting to go to Notifications and respond to the comments they get? I don't know.
Do you enjoy ongoing conversations as much as I do? Do you try to respond to comments on your posts and comments?
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@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
22 May 23
I guess so. I was frustrated when I wrote a discussion a week or so ago, and it wasn't short, at the behest of another mylotter. And then that mylotter never responded at all. When something like that happens it stands out. But not getting a response from a response? Maybe if that particular earlier response was pretty smart, and I was teased with the start of a clever conversation that went nowhere. Then you start to wonder if people read their notifications at all. However, with your subtlety, maybe they aren't aware you desire more of their input.
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@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
22 May 23
@TheHorse I like that you respond, and your replies are never canned. You did once confuse me so badly that I sat for a solid three minutes trying to think of how to respond to your reply, before finally having to settle for a one word answer.
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@akalinus (43371)
• United States
22 May 23
There are times when I start a discussion and don't answer right away, maybe even a day or two. But, I always answer with the best posts I can. I feel bad if I could not answer. If you care enough to respond to me, I sure as heck want to respond back. Many of you are like family to me and each of you is important.
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@MarieCoyle (38702)
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22 May 23
I know that I occasionally miss a response or two but it is not intentional. I do try very hard to double check and respond.
There are a few people who want you to respond by always asking questions in their posts. That’s a good way to get a response, but then a few never bother to respond on other’s posts at all. Then they wonder why no one is responding on their posts anymore, if that makes any sense!
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@akalinus (43371)
• United States
22 May 23
There are people here who think they get paid for writing a post. That is not how it works. You get paid for responses. If you typically don't respond to others, they will start to ignore you. I have had conversations with some people here without knowing what they are talking about. I can give some generic answers to let them think I understand their topic.
I also like to answer newcomers when I can and encourage them to write and have fun here.
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@MarieCoyle (38702)
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22 May 23
@akalinus
I think it's often hard for some people to join a new group, a welcome encouragement is a good thing, I think.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
22 May 23
Of course, I like responding to people who commented on my discussions. It helps me learn new things and interact with people. I always respond to the comments in my posts before posting a new discussion. I want to show some respect to the people who took the time to respond.
Also, I make it a point to respond to the person's own discussion. As they say, "Like begets like". If you want people to respond to your discussions, you have to take the time to respond to their discussions too. And the good part of this is that I am able to earn more doing these activities.
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@kaylachan (71762)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 May 23
I do get annoyed if my comments get ignored, because it means I'm not getting paid, even if my post got someone else paid. When I post, I always try to reply to everyone who posted on my discussions, or comments. Sometimes a lengthy conversation comes out of it, too.
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
22 May 23
There are a very few myLotters who don't understand how myLot works. They leave a discussion and then never return to it. I look at other discussions by each user before I do more than respond to their first one... If they don't comment back to responders, I don't bother responding to them again. *shrug*
One thing that does frustrate me is when someone is too lazy to look at their own comment to see why I responded the way I do. Just because I use the word "that" in a comment, referring to their last comment doesn't mean I'm going to keep the conversation going when they pretend they don't know what it's in reference to.
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
22 May 23
@akalinus I always look for you... if you miss a comment I make, it's okay...
You've always carried on your end of the conversation with me quite well. I have no complaints.
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@akalinus (43371)
• United States
22 May 23
@DaddyEvil Thank you, DE. My heart is a little happier when I see you in the discussion.
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@akalinus (43371)
• United States
22 May 23
I love the longer discussions. I try to comment as much as possible but there are days I just don't get on it. I stop commenting when it gets boring. Some people just keep rehashing the same information in slightly different ways. I stop when I can't add any new information to the discussion or when no one responds to what I am saying.
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@BarBaraPrz (47667)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 May 23
I haven't been posting much lately, and commenting even less. Too busy rearranging rocks.
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@allknowing (137775)
• India
23 May 23
It used to bother me but I thought it is better to just move on but remember who do that and never get back to their posts (lol)
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@allknowing (137775)
• India
24 May 23
@TheHorse I look at notifications first and then go to top rated where I find all posts of the day
@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
23 May 23
I only enjoying being here when I can "discuss" with myLotters.
I stopped commenting on those who never respond to comments. It's not only a matter of earnings, but I think it's rude not to respond. You allow them to earn, they give you nothing.
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@lovebuglena (44721)
• Staten Island, New York
23 May 23
It has happened to me where I respond to someone's discussion and all I get is a like and that is it. Not a fan of that because I like to have a thread going. That's when it's interesting.
Not sure why that happens. Perhaps the person doesn't know how to respond to my response.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May 23
@lovebuglena Have a nice day, my Dear Friend.
@lovebuglena (44721)
• Staten Island, New York
23 May 23
@TheHorse Perhaps if the comment is more generic people don't know what to say. Unless people are just not in the mood to keep the conversation going.
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@Deepizzaguy (104150)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 May 23
I enjoy a conversation from readers on this site especially when it is sports and music related.
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@Deepizzaguy (104150)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 May 23
@TheHorse Basketball, baseball and ice hockey.
@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
23 May 23
I try to get back and comment on responses. Sometimes other users have mini discussions under mine that do not relate to me at all. I try not to get miffed about anything. No future in it. I appreciate the things that do work and get comments.
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@ptrikha_2 (47072)
• India
23 May 23
At times I used to feel a bit bad when my responses or comments went unanswered.
However now I do not pay much attention and move on to different discussions.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
23 May 23
The old version of My Lot, those longer conversations were popular. Now, many don't care it seems, to others or what they're going through. A short, "Oh, my goodness!" Then, it's over.
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@aninditasen (16503)
• Raurkela, India
23 May 23
I do like responding to comments but don't feel frustrated when people don't reply to my comments as people have their own way. I however don't like reply to comments where the person is trying to pick up an unnecessary argument.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 May 23
@aninditasen I'll go with the irrelevant/existential/silly if the whole thing can be funny.
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@aninditasen (16503)
• Raurkela, India
24 May 23
@TheHorse That's true and some start bringing out irrelevant points just to earn bucks.
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