Do people here really....

I think a lot of people only read the headlines and then go post their response just to get the money, not that the money is great here. It takes a while to shufle through the crap to get to some really good discussions. I am also sure that many people post headlines that are meant to get more responses. But there are some great discussion that come from these ploy headlines. I hope that in time the people that are here only for the money go away and we are left with intelligent people who acctually want to have great discussions. I think many of the changes mylot is making are heading us in the right direction.

I think I have been victim many of times of a person only reading the title and not the additional information. And it is horrible! People attack and they cause that person to not want to be on myLot. Thankfully, I have had friends that have gelped and stuck up for me. Or even people that stuck up for me when they weren't my friend and just wanted to get across to the person they were wrong. It is sad really. People offend others due to their laziness of not reading the whole discussion. Some things are said that are very hurtful and bitter. I don't understand why people do that. So, to ensure that I do not become one of those people...I read all of the discussion and even if I disagree, I word myself to not offend or try to be tactful and respectful. Oh! And yes, some do it as a ploy to get more responses. Those discussions I do not bother to contribute to. Others, the title is to just catch the attention in hopes that the person will be interested enough to read the whole topic starter.

I think that some of them read all the post and some don't.

It's true I think MOST people don't read the discussions. They will look at the headline, post some response and wait until their earnings will come up. I don't think that would make a good increase because the relevance of the discussion and the quality of your response really does matter here. A lot of people don't care about the discussion but would only care if they could reply on a certain topic that they will see on the top discussion's tab or the new discussions tab. They don't care about other's responses so they will end up replying in a matter that no one could actually understand. It will get off of the topic and they will be frustrated adding a single cent on that certain post they have made. It is the enjoyment that counts here. I am not after the money, I have a lot of them but keep in mind that others posts here for help or for getting someone's view out of something. Then they will reply with a single word or a single sentence saying "Yah me too" or "I agree to that." That is something that is considred nonsense but there a lot of them. Sometimes it is difficult to find a good topic to read and discuss with. There are a alot of topics here that should be marked spam if only possible to. They are only making money but messing with the others who wanted the quality of the discussion. The sentiments I got that's why I post some discussions about the purpose of joining myLot. You will never get rich out of this so you better find a better job. If this thing doesn't come and mark inside their minds, there is no hope for those persons. If only possible myLot could suspend those users but the grounds should be valid enough. The term "Quality not quantity" is being ignored by those people. They are getting into my nerves but what can I do? It is still myLot administration has the authority to suspend users. And also I don't think they can watch the thousands of users here posting if the team is only hundreds of people. It will be very impossible if we don't report abuse. And you should be very specific in defining the abusive part on the posts that you they have done. So as of now let us just be patient and wait until people here would understand the true essence of the myLot community. Thank you for having a very good topic here!

oh i quite agree with you guys..as it is most of the people come to mylot to just earn bucks and hardly few of them engage in quality discussions and with a view to earn more in a less time they end upreadin the headlines only hwile skipping the main text..take care and happy new year

I believe as of lately a lot of people only read the title line. Most have attacked many without ever really taking the time to read the actual topic of the discussion thus putting forth something that had not a thing to do with the actual discussion. I to read about the post of those said stereotypes and most assumed he/she only did that for more responses, but I thought it to be a logical and well thought out discussion, but did not reply because it had been turned into an argument and I don't involve myself in those.

I do belive that some people just read the first line, or maybe the 2 first. I have seen this alot - people discussiing things that is not relevant to the actual article - but to the first line maybe. I do wish people would take the time to read the whole thing!

Hi...even i do think of that some people just read the topic line and feels that they know about the matter and write some rubbish......i really feel it to be...but i read the complete topic,analyse it and give my response answer as here people really share their problems and its our responsibility to reply at least some meaningful...... ya even i agree that if they really read those topics not reading the topic line their views would be different......so even you read and respond in a true form .....good luck....

i think some people just read the title or post just to get money, but if you don't have an interest in the subject just leave it alone. Noone wants to here opinions that don't pertain to the subject. When you read the heading and it catches your attention You should take the time to read the entire post before submitting a response.

I think many people are here just to make money and just read the topic to make their .02. I always read all the way through and sometimes even read a second or third time -- it is hard to understand what some people are asking. If I feel I can't answer the question, I don't. I can't stand it when people answer with I don't know.

ya i think raunchy title lines attract people to join the discussions!!!!!

I totally agree with sidesh.... ANd yes even i've noticed many people just reply without reading the discussion .....i usually give those ppl a -. You people should too

i think that some people read only the topic line, and most read the topic line and skim the discussion, like myself. most likely the people that you are talking about skimmed and thought that somehow talking about the war related to ingnorant stereotypes.

If I'm going to respond, I read the entire question. Now that doesn't mean that I'll read all the comments as in some cases there are several pages of comments, but if I'm going to respond, then yes I will definately read the entire question. I am a new member but I try to respond to stuff that actually interests me or that I can really answer. I'm sure a lot of people do just read the title line. The only reason I read ONLY the title line is if I'm *not* going to respond to it.

yes sometimes people are in a hurry and they tend to read only the bold lines.so it is often better to make your title self explanatory.that makes much better sense,so people just reading the title would have a good idea as to what to discuss about!

I ONLY READ THE HEADLINE!!!! LMAO!! No, I read the WHOLE thing!! I have had a few of my own discussions be mutilated by comments that made absolutely no sense because someone just wanted a quick .03 cents!! I would say that it takes common sense to know that in order to respond you have to read the WHOLE discussion, but when you look at it (and all of the "stupid" comments), there are a lot of people that don't have any!! When I first became a member I didn't have to read the rules or FAQ's to know that I had to read the whole thing, not just the headline. And really that is why some of my discussions have the titles that they have so that not only do they catch your eye, but they make you WANT to read them...at least that's what I THINK that they do...LMAO!! But I had to give a + to someone today because they posted a comment in the wrong discussion. Don't know how, but when I read it I had to make sure of what discussion I was in just to make sure I wasn't confused!!!

If you look at this discussion...it already has over 70 posts. I can't read 70 posts for each discussion I look at before I answer...I'd be here for a week and get nothing accomplished. I'm not here to make big bucks, and most of us have come to realize it is more fun to discuss and to post than to expect a lot of money. I read quite a bit of the discussion and answers but not all. I really think it is a matter of english not being the 1st language of the person who answers...you can usually tell by how they answer that they don't quite understand what was being talked about.

I have noticed people posting just headlines and nothing else. How can I respond to a discussion if I do not know the posters views on the topic? I usually read the topic and a lot of the response, before making a comment, otherwise, I may be accused of copying. I just log on to MyLot every now and again, and if I see a discussion that merits a response, then I will respond. To tell the truth, the money doesn't interest me, as I would have to work my fingers to the bone in order to get a a few cents, but I enjoy reading the discussions and it gives me a break from surfing the auction sites and playing scrabble against the computer.

I am afraid that I am totally guilty of writing provocative headlines - but the discussion content is always relavant. I tend to use a bit of sarcasm when I write, but the better you know me, you will realize that my titles are not always exactly what they appear; but the wackier they are, the more you will enjoy them~Donna

I read the discussion, but I know what you mean. There was a phedophile discussion in ice cream; I don't know why. So I don't think some people even pay attention to were they are posting.