I have a new yellow star but somethings missing

@Opal26 (17679)
United States
July 19, 2008 4:15pm CST
I signed into mylot today and to my surprise my star turned yellow with an 8! I was so happy. But I have been posting comments all day and there is something missing that all myloters seem to have next to their comments on the right side. It is those plus and minus signs. I don't have them. I seem to be the only one without them. Does anyone know why. I have no ratings in my comments but I rate other people, I choose best responses. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Can someone please tell me or should I ask mylot?
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Jul 08
hi opal 26 thats probably just a fluke as you have done nothing wrong but they do have glitches every once in 'awhile here in mylot. well come to think of it you cannot rate your own comments so thats why you dee no plus and minus there.other people can rate us but we cannot rate ourselves.Does that make sense?
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20 Jul 08
Hello Opal26, I am so pleased that you have you yellow number 8 star but that is confusing about plus and minus signs, I think you should ask my lot and aske what happen good luck and enjoy your new star. Tamara
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20 Jul 08
Hi Opal26, I have just posted a response to you about signs are missing, guess what? minesare gone as well. Tamara
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20 Jul 08
Hi Opal26, Me too, I hope we can be very good friends welcome friend, and enjoy your postings your friend Tamara
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Hey tamara, Nice to meet you. The mystery of the missing signs has been cleared up. It was just me being stupid. It's ok. I was confused as a new myloter. Hope we can start a new mylot friendship!
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@foxyfire33 (10005)
• United States
19 Jul 08
No, you're fine! We can't see the buttons next to our own posts because we aren't allowed to rate ourselves. Everybody else can see the buttons next to your posts and I'm sure you are getting many positives! Good Job getting the yellow 8!
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
19 Jul 08
Thanks foxy, you were one of my first mylot friends. I really appreciate all your input and I so love that little foxy face!
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@ellie333 (21016)
19 Jul 08
Hi Opal sinece the latest update to go to them I have to move the slide bar along so I can see what is on the right hand side, if this is the reason great just do that but if not I really don't know waht to suggest this does seem very unusal if you haven't got them. Ellie :D
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Thanks Ellie, I found out the problem. It was just me being stupid. I'm ok now. I found it!
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
19 Jul 08
I was on my way here Opal to tell you what I see others have already done; when I had to wait because a caped crusader had tripped on his cape and was making a right mess of sorting himself out. I was going to help him but he wanted to do it his own way. Anyway, I smelled smoke coming from somewhere in South America and by the time I got down there and discovered that it was smoke but no fire and got back again, on the last bus of the day mind. He'd gone. But I see he got in a few minutes ago. So I'll say "Hello" too.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
19 Jul 08
Oh p1ke can you spin a tale lol-This one was almost as good as last nights! I'm glad you tried to help the caped one. That was so kind of you. Thank you for coming to my aid too! Now you can rest from your latest mission and see what else you can dream up for this evening...
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@marina321 (4556)
19 Jul 08
Another user can see the ratings system next to your posts but you cannot see it yourself. This is the way it should be as we should not be able to rate ourselves. You're doing everything just right and this should be the way it is.. Happy myLotting!
@marina321 (4556)
20 Jul 08
Hey! No need to feel stupid at all, we're all learning as we go along! Thanks for your comment
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
19 Jul 08
Thanks marina-I really feel so stupid now. I never though about it that way. You also were one of my first mylot friends and I value your friendship a great deal!
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@kareng (54958)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Can you see them when you read other people's discussions? If not, then ask mylot.com! You will not see them on discussions you start yourself...that is only for others to rate your discussions. You should be able to see them on all other discussions though. Hope this helps and have a wonderful day!
@kareng (54958)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Don't worry, you will get the hang of it soon. I guess the redesign was more painful to a newbie. I can certainly understand that! It is taking me some time to get used to the new look too! Have a great day!
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Thanks Kareng for your response. I do so appreciate it. I wasn't exactly thinking logically but all my mylot friends were so helpful in coming to my aid and explaining this to me. I am thankful to everyone!
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
20 Jul 08
Hello Opal26, [i]There is nothing wrong with your account. Mylot don't want us to rate ourselves so we don't have those plus and minus rating besides our username. Other users can see the plus and minus signs in our name. I actually give you a plus rating on all your comments here and those who post to your discussion. I think it just fair we don't rate ourselves. Other users should rate us not the other way around. Do have a good day and keep on posting. [/i]
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Why thank you Robert! That was very very nice of you! I hope we can be mylot friends!
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Oh You have a red star now!! don't worry about the stars, Just keep on posting and responding quality and sincere replies. keep on enjoying and everything will be fine. You will be able to have the blues start someday. Be happy and good luck!!!!
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Hey, I just found out that I turned red! Thanks! I like majick too! We need to talk!
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
20 Jul 08
ooo sorry bebs that comment was for dowhateyewill, about the majick. to you thanks, I won't worry about the stars and I hope we can be mylot friends too!
• Australia
20 Jul 08
Well I see your star has now turned red and has a nine AND you got the case of the missing plus and minus signs sorted out. A successful day by any count I would think. Didn't take long to get a good number of responses either. Funny what will bring bloggers out of the woodwork. Blessings Di
• India
20 Jul 08
Hi Opal i congrats you are on red star now.When did you reach that could you please tell me.With just 180 posts you are on red star.I am counting the ratings these days its very funny with these stars.And i could see the +,- and ! symbols.Please let me know.Cheers MOIN.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Hi moinuddin, No one is as shocked and surprised as me! I was surprised that I turned yellow yesterday so when I turned red this morning I was really amazed. I got some best responses which I am so grateful for. I have made some unbelievable friends here at mylot. Just rate people honestly, I know that's what I do!
@cmathias12 (1025)
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
20 Jul 08
Hello Opal26. Today is my second day with mylot and I was wondering if you could explain the stars to me. I saw you mention yours was yellow with an 8, now red with a 9 so I am pretty sure you will be able to explain it to me. Thank you for taking the time. I am sure it can be a pain going over the basics with the newbe. Please know I do greatly appreciate any informatin you can give me on this subject. Sorry I can't help you with your own problem but like I said I am green to this site.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Hi cmathias and welcome to mylot! This is my second week here! You are the first person to ask me for help! I can hear my friends laughing! I have been asking them for help and I'm sure they're tired of coming to my aid by now! I will friend you and you can private message me so I can explain what I think I know about stars.