Which is better approach on Mylot: Creating discussion initially or engaging in a few before starting your own?
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (3568)
India
January 2, 2025 3:01am CST
2025 is here and hopefully we will see more mylotters returning, joining and being active. Plus, a lot more discussions than what we had in 2024.
I have been thinking about my approach on Mylot. Usually, I engage with a few discussions myself and respond to the comments of previous discussions I created and then I create a new discussion. One of the obvious reasons is to avoid any discussion which is similar to what I have. There were few times I have seen discussions centred on the idea I had for the day. So, I prefer to graze through the discussions and then put my topic on the board. However, I feel that the approach can hurt my engagement ratio. Just a gut feeling.
So, what’s you take on the better approach on Mylot: Creating discussion initially or engaging in a few before starting your own?
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11 responses
@porwest (96237)
• United States
2 Jan
You create a discussion when something strikes your fancy to create one. At least for me that's the case. Obviously, from an earnings standpoint, interaction is key, so I think there's more importance in engaging with other people's discussions than creating them. At the same time, if we don't create new discussions, there's nothing to engage with. lol
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@akalinus (44124)
• United States
16 Jan
Some days, I can think of a dozen things to post. Other days, I wonder who I am and why I am typing on the internet. Of course, I don't think we are allowed to post a dozen things in a day. If I could remember to write the ideas down, I could spread discussions out more.
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@porwest (96237)
• United States
3 Jan
@RevivedWarrior I try to make any discussion engaging in some way. Even if I am writing about something silly or stupid. Who knows if I succeed, but I do try.
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@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
3 Jan
You are right about creating discussion. There is no point in creating discussion without any thoughts. Plus be it discussions or otherwise , we should have engaging content. Thanks for sharing the same!
@DaddyEvil (141814)
• United States
2 Jan
I don't know that there is a "best" way to myLot. We all have our own way of engaging with others here. When someone asks me how to make money here, I tell them to write a discussion when they come onto myLot and then talk to people in the discussions they find interesting and talk with people in the discussion they first posted. Before they leave myLot for the day, if you can think of a second topic, write another discussion.
Of course, if you look at my own activity, you'll see I don't write discussions anymore. I never liked writing new discussions but do like engaging with people in the discussions they've written. (Do you know the saying "Do as I say, not as I do." in your country? 
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@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
3 Jan
Well, the important thing is getting engaged with other mylotters and that would be the key. Thanks for pointing that out!
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@DaddyEvil (141814)
• United States
4 Jan
@RevivedWarrior Yes, that's the main thing about myLot... capturing the attention of the other myLotters and talking with them.
Have I mentioned I'm glad you're on myLot? It's nice to have people to talk with here. 
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@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
4 Jan
@DaddyEvil I am also glad to have met you here! Thanks!
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
2 Jan
I like your way of doing things on Mylot. For me, I start with notifications, returning the comments that were left since my last visit, then I go to recent discussions and look at them and answer those. After that, I usually start my own discussion. But I think your way is a very good one, and smart.
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@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
3 Jan
Yours is very much similar to fine. I did notice that only some respond to the comments in their own discussions. I value all the people I interact here in mylot and so do best of my abilities . Thanks for sharing!
. I have X amount of time to be here, so I try to do what I can . . . more than likely I will going through notifications or responding to new posts . . . my own postings only happen every now and then 
.@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
3 Jan
Well, sometimes having no strategy is the best strategy. Come to mylot with free mind and do things. Thats something I like as well. Thanks for sharing!
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@Marilynda1225 (83778)
• United States
3 Jan
I don't have a set way of myLotting. I'm usually here in the mornings . Most days I'll post a discussion but other days I just interact. I try to keep up with notifications but sometimes they slip by due to either distractions or just a time thing.
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@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
3 Jan
I too try to have a discussion everyday. I did the same last year for a record 6 months everyday. Missed out last two months. Hopefully , will do this year better. Thanks for sharing!
@Shivram59 (39014)
• India
5 Jan
I have been on mylot since 2011-2012. At that time the payout was 10 dollars.
My approach is; if you have an idea; share it as a discussion and comment on discussions on discussions posted by others. Try to lengthen interaction.
But even if you are very active; it would take you time to hit the payout.
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@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
5 Jan
Wow, a decade plus in Mylot. I agree even if you active , it takes time to get payout. Thanks for sharing!
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@luisadannointed (7245)
• Philippines
7 Jan
I was not able to create a system on how i work on mylot except for trying to visit first all ,y friends and supporters here in mylot.
I usually engaged and comment on other blog post first before creating a discussion or sometimes i have so many to share that is why i create discussion first before engaging to other post. But yes, i think it hurts the ratio of our earnings when we are too focus in engaging without a balance in creating first a post of our own.
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@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
8 Jan
Responding to other discussions would give us picture on the ideas out there. but I think you are doing just fine. Thanks for sharing!
@akalinus (44124)
• United States
15 Jan
I think it is better to read and answer a lot of discussions before creating one of your own. When you interact with others, they are more likely to look for your discussions or answer them when they see them listed on 'most recent discussions' under explore. Of course, that is just my opinion,
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@akalinus (44124)
• United States
16 Jan
@RevivedWarrior You're welcome. I like to use my limited knowledge and experience to help others, if I can.
@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
16 Jan
That is very logical . I did observe that as well. Another thought was sometimes you get ideas for what to write about , once we respond to more discussions. Point taken. Thanks for sharing!
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@JudyEv (346510)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan
I usually read and respond to new discussions written by those I'm following. Then I go to the notifications. I try to post two discussions most days, about different subjects. Because my time zone is so different to most members', I don't pay much attention to when I put up a new discussion. Those who follow me seem to find it at some point.
I think your method sounds fine. What works for one doesn't always work for anothef.
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@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
3 Jan
I liked your method. Definitely the discussions of our followers and ones we follow , needs to be read and if possible responded. Thank for sharing!
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@aureategloom (11051)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
10 Jan
i think we all have our own way of interacting here. i've seen some people just posting discussions and reaponding to comments and never making attempt to respond to other user's discussions. i usually respond to others more than write my own discussions. just do how you find it good and comfrotable
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@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
11 Jan
I have seen your approach and I definitely know you care about others! While I respect everyone's approach, I like to respond to all the people who interact with them. Every thought counts and so is every person. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (3568)
• India
3 Jan
Well, thats a good approach. I do agree that all discussion topics have the same theme , the thoughts and summary could be different. Thanks for sharing!
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