Is it healthy to myLot everyday?

@zahfran (851)
Singapore
March 18, 2009 2:19am CST
Hi guys, this is something I've been thinking about. I don't know whether this discussion is breaking the guidelines but I've read through and I think it's ok. My question is "Do you think it's healthy to be myLotting everyday?" To me it's healthy in the sense that you gain new knowledge every single day. Unhealthy because you are too engrossed that you forget the world around you. What do you guys think?
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16 responses
• United States
19 Mar 09
You make a good point. My short answer is no. If you want to BE healthy you have to get up and be active. So I guess if you m-lotting while running in place or doing yoga it very well could be. But how's doing that? I have to confess I'm just sitting here m-lotting AND watching TV
@zahfran (851)
• Singapore
19 Mar 09
Haha.. myLotting while running or doing yoga? I've yet to see someone do that. haha..
@zahfran (851)
• Singapore
19 Mar 09
myLotting and watching TV is healthy. I mean the mylotting part.. heehhee
@thezone (9394)
• Ireland
19 Mar 09
Most people go online everyday and some are addicted. In my view a myLot a day "helps you work rest and play" and maybe even keeps the doctor away
• United Kingdom
19 Mar 09
I think that, as with anything, there should be a balance. I love my lot and when I first started I did devote a lot of hours to the site. I don't think that there's anything wrong with My lotting a lot just as long as you are happy. There are no rules and regulations regarding this. I think that it's good to just follow your heart and do what is right for you. I suppose there is the danger of forgetting the world around you but that doesn't matter! Have you seen the state of the world nowadays? Andrew
@zahfran (851)
• Singapore
19 Mar 09
haha.. nice one there andrew. Yeah I suppose it's better to be myLotting than seeing the state of the world nowadays. :)
@ajamiro (160)
• Philippines
19 Mar 09
Good Day...... Well, For me...Uhm...kinda cool....because I get to surf and read other discussions and got lots of learnings... :)
@zahfran (851)
• Singapore
20 Mar 09
Okay, the lots of earnings part is a bit exaggerating rite? haha.. But this is a really fun site!
@vu3nnn (85)
• India
19 Mar 09
MyLotting (or for that matter any other website) can become addictive and soon you might find yourself neglecting or distracted in your major activities. The trick is to confine yourselves in meaningful discussions as far as possible, with the primary aim of gaining and sharing knowledge. The money you get is a bonus.
@zahfran (851)
• Singapore
20 Mar 09
hello. Thanks for the tips. Yeah.. We should think of the money as a bonus really. Cuz it doesn't really cover much. haha..
@eselmaro (208)
• Philippines
19 Mar 09
As long as money matters, it is! There's nothing wrong if you visit myLot everyday. Haha! As for me for so far no absences. I just sign up two days ago.
@zahfran (851)
• Singapore
20 Mar 09
Wow! Just two days ago and you already have 103 posts? It took me a few days for it. Haha.. Anyway, you must be a really active user. Happy mylotting!
@malsun (1528)
• United States
19 Mar 09
It would affect your health whether you are mylotting or not but are spending too many hours in front of the computer/laptop. I am in the software field so even my full time job involves working endless hours on computer. If I am mylotting or doing other stuff on the computer at home offcourse i am straining my eyes. Enjoying mylotting is a totally another matter ;)
@rsa101 (37929)
• Philippines
19 Mar 09
In all things that we do what is important is moderation in all things that we do. I guess it is healthy if you would Mylot every now and then and get back to you normal lives again. By doing this you are just normalizing you routine and having Mylot in it is not bad.
@eagle_f15 (1827)
• Malaysia
19 Mar 09
Ummm...again whether it is healthy or not....does not really concern me. Never come across my mind as I am listing up stuff and relisting up stuff that I am selling online so might as well sign up , open another window and earn some money whle the stuff is being loaded up on the other windows. By the way my husband is selling stuff in the website you visited and I am selling other stuff in ebay.com.my under this same myLot ID.
• United States
18 Mar 09
No, if that's all you think about doing. My marriage wouldn't survive if I went through the day thinking about the next time I can mylot. No. There must be a healthy balance for everything. Are you suggesting that you might have a mylot addiction? Is it affecting your relationship life? Interfering with your worklife? Is it causing you to steal time from your employer? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then yes you have the beginnings of a problem. It's not too late, if you have yet to be fired or dumped. But know you have a problem, and begin to cultivate other interests. Don't get me wrong, mylotting and working or playing on the Internet is cool. Just don't let it take over your life.
• United States
18 Mar 09
No, if that's all you think about doing. My marriage wouldn't survive if I went through the day thinking about the next time I can mylot. No. There must be a healthy balance for everything. Are you suggesting that you might have a mylot addiction? Is it affecting your relationship life? Interfering with your worklife? Is it causing you to steal time from your employer? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then yes you have the beginnings of a problem. It's not too late, if you have yet to be fired or dumped. But know you have a problem, and begin to cultivate other interests. Don't get me wrong, mylotting and working or playing on the Internet is cool. Just don't let it take over your life.
@zahfran (851)
• Singapore
19 Mar 09
hello angusthethird. Thanks a lot for the response. So far, mylot is a great place to just relax and gain some knowledge, but of course, we must learn how to control it. :)
@Jennlk84 (4206)
• United States
19 Mar 09
I think mylotting is just fine! It helps me pass the time and I enjoy reading what everyone has to say. I think it also allows you to gain knowledge from others. If you're actual on here and unable to focus / pay attention to the world around you then I guess it would be a problem - but I don't see it that way for me. I see it as a great way to pass the time with a great group of people!
@zahfran (851)
• Singapore
19 Mar 09
hi jennlk, Yeah the people here on myLot are definitely great. :)
• United States
19 Mar 09
You make a good point. My short answer is no. If you want to BE healthy you have to get up and be active. So I guess if you m-lotting while running in place or doing yoga it very well could be. But how's doing that? I have to confess I'm just sitting here m-lotting AND watching TV
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
19 Mar 09
yeah i do feel that mylotting everyday is ok as we can know more about what are happening around us and everyday theres a new topic.But we should also stand up and move about after long session of mylotting too :D
• India
18 Mar 09
Well, I have had no problems till now about mylotting regularly. Apart from increasing knowledge it’s a good time pass too. However, too much of anything is certainly bad and mylotting continuously without any break can certainly set in fatigue
@mymytri (2030)
• India
18 Mar 09
Haha...I love mylotting everyday.I got good knowledge here ,my typing skills improved and good improvement in my English language.I do sometimes forget world when browsing the net especially mylot but it is my favourite time pass.I have plenty of time to spend everyday and most of the time on the net doing many things.I can say this is very very excellent site.Happy mylotting..