Have you ever lied or made up stories here just to start a discussion?

@Cutie18f (9551)
Philippines
November 13, 2012 11:06pm CST
This just occurred to me today that maybe some members are just making up stories just to start discussions here. My own answer to this question is no, I haven't. That is why sometimes I am not able to submit discussions and sometimes events just crowd in my mind which I want to share here. I am curious to know though if there are some who make up stories just to start a conversation. Share your views please.
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24 responses
@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
14 Nov 12
Most of posts I'm interested to read here seem genuine. But I would not be surprise either if someone made up topics, responses, or comments. If anyone does that, I doubt he/she will admit it here...
@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
16 Nov 12
I admit I made up my username. It's no where close to my real name. It's a disguise...
@deazil (4724)
• United States
18 Nov 12
Yeah, me too. And my avatar isn't really a picture of me. But you probably knew that. And I'm looking at yours and hoping that's not really you! And I'm not getting all my notifies again. Grrr.
@deazil (4724)
• United States
16 Nov 12
Hi sishy, that was my thought exactly! Who would come in here and say yeah I made up a lot of stuff?
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
to be honest, i'm not sure which is worse: making up sensational stories to attract many responses (because a member mistakenly thinks they will earn more that way, but will never answer the responses because they have to make up more lies), or copy/pasting articles from websites without crediting the source which is actually plagiarism.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
14 Nov 12
Hello hereandthere, I would have no hesitation and sin saying copying and pasting from other sources is far worse. I see no harm in people making something up in order to arouse interest from other members. It is not something that I would consider, but that does not necessarily make it wrong. As for pure plagiarism, the whole concept seems immoral to me.
@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
14 Nov 12
Making up stories may even require some creativity, but plagiarism is simply wrong. Even self plagiarism shows lack of creativity. And no, I don't consider plagiarism as the 'highest form of flattery' at all.
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@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
I guess , copy pasting is not allowed here and it is a violation and if i am to be asked , i am not against those who make stories out of their imagination , it is their style , then let them be , we are free here to write , to express . She might write such thing so she will earn then let us be happy for her or she might have other reason which we need to respect But all of us are always reminded of our responsibility to our readers.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
I have always made discussions based on my personal experiences. And I never thought of making up stories just so I can start a discussion. I couldn't afford to do it.
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
15 Nov 12
Yep, it is harder to make up stories than to tell real ones.
@5mahi05 (666)
• India
14 Nov 12
Nopes . I do not do that and the important thing is that, I only respond to most of the discussions most of the time and I hardly have any idea of my own to start up a discussion. By responding to others , most of the times we dont have to go back and check about the responses by the starter of the discussion. It is more easier for me to respond than to start. Other than that, i start only if i feel like starting and speaking about something here on Mylot. Good day!
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
16 Nov 12
It would be nice if you also try to start discussions 5. Try it. It adds up.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
I can not write stories where in i haven't experienced it. I can't expound for things which i knew nothing of. I only write my own experiences , emotions and some wisdom. I write my own life.
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
18 Nov 12
Yeah, writing about an experience is easier than making up something. I agree with you.
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
I think making up a story will just make you think more but if you write base on your experience, then things will be easy. You don't have to think of what will happen if it really happen, you just have to sort of rethink again. Well in my case, never done such things since I'm still new here and I don't think I will do that in the future. :)
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
15 Nov 12
Yeah, our experience should be rich enough to provide us with many interesting stories to share.
@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
No. I only write on topics that I'm passionate about so that I can expound on it and discuss it in deail. Making up something will not be a good discussion for me because I will quickly run out of things to say and therefore it won't really contribute much to my earnings.
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
15 Nov 12
That is very true, Silentwill.
• United States
15 Nov 12
No I will not do that, is a me thing. I also answer the discussions the same way, with honesty and integrity for the most part. Well at least I try.. Some see totally outrageous and honestly I don't comment on those. As well as those that have the same subject as one that was posted in the same category not days before. Or some that have been copied and pasted.. If you can't come up with your own subjects don't steal from someone else's writing .. do some research to come up with your own is how I feel.
@rog0322 (2829)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Nov 12
Hi, Some seems fictitious, I can tell outright, others are from real life situations. Personally, I don't write fictions, I base my writings on real experiences, personal one at at that. It is not easy to write things that did not or shall not happen, no sense in making discussions for.
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
I get your point there Rog. Indeed, it is easier to write about something that really happened than try to fabricate one. That's hard.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
15 Nov 12
No I did not, actually I seldom start a discussion, it's even long ago I did. I don't see the need to start a discussion about a subject so many already did start.
@jeztrose (1405)
• Philippines
16 Nov 12
oh.. sounds bad. why would that thing come up to their minds. you can have your discussion without lying, if they don't have any ideas to come up with a discussion then better not to start. you can earn even just by responding to someones issue. i won't do such thing to earn.i hope they will realize that.
@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
14 Nov 12
hi cutie, I have to say that I have never made up anything here to start a post...Its just not me.. I am certainly happy I earn for posting, but I enjoy chatting here and meeting friends, I am not here to make a living so with that said I really don't make a lot of post...I guess you can say I am more or a responder than poster..therefore making up something to post is just not a part of my meaning for being here,,,
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
Yes, BJ, I hear you. I am also as happy to share whatever it is that I want to share.
@leeandrew (1225)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
Why would someone do that anyway? You don't have to lie here to earn, all you need to do is participates on discussions made by others. I don't do such things as well. I rather comments on someones topic than make up some stories here. Maybe some people will do that as a desperate move but it actually just not necessary. Happy mylotting!
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
Maybe, we can never be sure, that is why it is worth asking I guess.
@ungu89 (1999)
• Malaysia
18 Nov 12
i think its not worth it to make up for me to start discussion, because i think later we, ourselves will have the difficulty to respond back, so, ijust post something happen around me, something that i see, rather make my brain so hard to think for unnecessary idea.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
14 Nov 12
This is something that I have never considered doing, but I suspect that it has been by some people quite often. I suppose that submitting imaginary situations could generate a very good responses, although I am quite happy sticking to the facts and spending most of my time responding to discussions. I see no real harm in this. If it sparks interest for other members then there is nothing intrinsically wrong with it, but as I have mentioned it does not appeal to me personally.
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
15 Nov 12
I have made up stories for the sake of discussion but it was merely theoretical. I don't consider it a lie and I didn't make it up for the sake of earning but for the sake of having a healthy discussion. But most of the discussions I have here are related to me or the people around me. A few of my discussions are just theories i came up with that's bugging me and want to discuss it.
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Nov 12
I always write about things that have happened to me or someone I know personally. Occassionally I write about something I read in the news if it shocks me, upsets me or touches me in some way. Other than that it is usually my life... I have no reason to lie to perfect strangers, I don't see why anyone else would do that either...
@edvc77 (2140)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
No, I do not make stories or lie just to create discussions. What I shared here in mylot are my experiences and things I read. It's good to create discussions that are true because I also learn from others opinions.
15 Nov 12
I personally have not made up any discussions on here. I put discussions up on here that are about my life and that impact me.
• United States
15 Nov 12
I've never lied about any story, but I but 98% of the personal stories on here are fabricated to a large extent.