Why do you only leave a comment?

@dee777 (1417)
South Africa
January 22, 2013 12:50am CST
We have all became myLotters because we like to talk, and mull things over, and reason, and agree, and disagree, and challenge each other. I am not sure why so many of us are scared to participate in discussions? This is then what myLot is all about - talk, talk, talk?
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
22 Jan 13
Each day when I land here, my mood is different from the day before, depending on what has happened offline. I participate in discussions according to my mood. This means that some days I will be hopping about leaving responses and comments all over the place and other days I might get stuck in long chains of back and forth conversation on only a couple of topics. I also read a lot too without participating if I can't realte to the topic. If I can then I often leave comments in many of the boxes. Of course there are also days when I come here in a good mood and my attention is drawn to those topics typed by cheaters who plagiarise stuff from other sites. then I get ratty I am talkative offline so that makes it easy to find places to barge in on here too
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
22 Jan 13
hi Diana some days I love it when I c an come to one discussion and keep commenting all over the place as I have so much fun and even with my typos I do enjoy myself and even get paid for it lol lol
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
22 Jan 13
hidee and diana mylot also workd for me at times like therapy as I can be down specially over my typo-ities and just reading and responding if I can I find myself unstressed and ready for life again.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
mysdianait and Hatley, it is true that it also sometimes depends on a persons' mood. There are times when I too struggle to communicate, but you know what, the more I read about other myLotters' stories, the quicker I forget my own issues and then want to connect in chatting.
@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
22 Jan 13
I read a lot when I'm here. That's just how I roll, I guess... When I have something to add to the topic, I'd post a response. Otherwise, I'd probably just add comments on other people responses or not even post anything.
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• United States
22 Jan 13
Sishy is a roamer then. Me, I don't roam too much on most days. I will occasionally find something to read but maybe rate a couple people in there, not writing back. That isn't my typical mylot day though. I love to respond to people!
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
23 Jan 13
Keep on rolling friends!! I make time to check on all my previous discussions each day, then I look at what my friends are saying and chat to them as long as I can.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
I also make time to read what the myLotters say. If we want to up our earnings we must make sure that we add value to the discussions, hey. I also sometimes only post a comment. There are days that I have a lot to say on the topics and then I love to interact.
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@jricky1 (6800)
• China
22 Jan 13
lol,i leave my comment under some discussion cuz someone indeed need help or i do want to participate in it.This is what the meaning here and make us to enjoy being here.You are totally right that it's the place to really get your point out.Thanks for that.
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• United States
22 Jan 13
We do need each other to keep participating. If not then the one's who do try will talk to themselves! I do sometimes on some topics where no one is for a long time.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
25 Jan 13
I have considered checking out discussions that's a bit older... try and revive it again!
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
That's it jricky1, dont hold back, carry on participating and get your word out there. myLotters need each other hey!
@meowchie (992)
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
I talk too :D I only not participate when a discussion is not of my interest or something I can't answer like parenting issues/married issues or anything that I am not aware of. But as much as possible, I also would like to share my point of views about things people share here :) Cheers!
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
Thanx friend. You know what I have decided? Even if the topic is a difficult one and I cannot participate 100%, I start asking questions to know what the rest are talking about. That's how I learn about other stuff! I ask questions until I get my answers!
@Janurmas (642)
• Indonesia
22 Jan 13
I'd like to comment to discussions and read a lot about others' responses. I got there are many brilliant people here to exchange ideas. I am not scared to participate in discussions here. Since the mylot allow us to talk, why should we scared. To talk about a lot of topics and discover new ideas is very good in Mylot. It is why Mylot pay us in every post, because by gathering opinions and ideas in a discussion, we can get a summary of all the responses become an excellent idea.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
Yes Janurmas, we should continue to participate and let me tell you - I am learning from all the experts here on myLot! Take care.
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
Hello, I do participate in discussions and I am not afraid to participate. The thing is that I only participate on discussions that I can relate. Also, I am not good on long discussions because I am not good at it.
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
How do you know that you will not be good in discussions? I think you are underestimating yourself here my dear! We just need you to share what is on your heart if you like the topic of discussion. I see you are new here? Tell me?
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
You have joined the right site then. Read other people's stories, see how they write and soon you will be a pro! If you have something to say, do not be shy or scared - we all learn here!
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
I can say that I am not good in discussions because I am still learning English. I don't know how to respond people on posts that's why sometimes I cut the conversation short. I am here in myLot to learn more. I hope I find this place helpful to my learning.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
22 Jan 13
hi dee a lot of newer people admit that they come here just to learn and read all the wonderful things we write. my objection is that we need everyone to at least once a day actually participate in writing, talking by keyboard if y ou will, to our discussions. I do not make discussions just for someone to sit around all day and read and not even try to comment or respond to anything here. It makes me feel that I have worked on my discussions for naught its good to read here but its not a library but a discussion forum so I do think we should all do some discussing also.
• United States
22 Jan 13
Those who come here to read and learn sure have a lot to look through though! For your last bit though yes it is a discussion forum and we should all try to discuss with everyone on topics that interest us. I enjoy participating not just always reading. I do get caught up in reading too at times. So much is there for us to read is all.
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
You have a point. I have a great idea just now!!! Yes, we are not a library, but discussion forum. I am going to send you a msg now in your inbox... let's put heads together - I want to share what I have in mind!!
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
23 Jan 13
Hatley made a recent comment that this is not a 'library' just to get info, but a 'discussion forum'. It made me think. I wonder how we can convince other friends the importance of discussions?
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
Maybe some couldn't express themselves so much so they just avoid to engange in a conversation. Or, some might be busy to exchange comments. They could only leave response and nothing else. Maybe they have their own reasons. If we read a lot here, we'll know their reasons. :)
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
Exactly my point. If we make time to read what people say we will know more about them and new friendships can grow!
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
22 Jan 13
Normally I will comment to the responses that I received for the topic of discussion that I started. If not, I will be here to write responses to the topic of my interest. If the comments do have further thread, then I will join in. But I don't do that often. I do read all the comments though. Some of the topics is really good, it can widen our horizon especially of different cultures and places. I love myLot because I can learn a lot.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
There are great value in adding responses/comments to threads. That will ensure the discussions continue. I also learn a lot here.
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@allknowing (130072)
• India
22 Jan 13
I have never left a single response or comment blank but yes, many of my responses and comments are not attended to by several users here. If they are not interested in interacting there is nothing I can do. Those who get many responses have a tendency to do this but there are exceptions. But I move on. I have enough on my plate to keep me busy!
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
22 Jan 13
hi allknowing and dee when I get a lot of responses then I may take several days or more to comment back but since they took their time to respond to me I feel I do owe them all a comment back.So although I am retired I sometimes have something else I must do so do not always get all of them commented on in one day.But I will get to them all really.I really want all of my friends to know I care about their responses.
@allknowing (130072)
• India
22 Jan 13
As long as guidelines are not violated users are free to participate choosing their own style.
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
You are really a busy one allknowing! I admire you. I also believe that once we start a discussion we should take other people's feelings into consideration and have a proper conversation with them and share thoughts.
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
22 Jan 13
I write the comment because talking is my passion and laughing is my fashion hehehe...just kidding but I like talking and communicate my thoughts with friends so I want to write comment because I know good mylotters are here.
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
Cool! I have joined myLot to add value to other people's discussions, and I am happy to see that you are doing the same. People become friends through discussions and in exchanging views. that is why we hare here, hey! I mean, how do we build a relationship? We surely need to interact! Thanks for taking part in this discussion my friend!
• India
22 Jan 13
Hi friend, i am interested in interaction and discuss with mylotters about that topic, i know some mylotters just place their reply and not interested in commenting over the comments, as you mentioned mylot is the place for interactions and we must comment over the comment to make the discussion lively. Hope mylotters will understand this concept and participate in the interactions
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
Thank you friend. If we do not talk to each other, how will we become friends, hey? I think that we give meaning to this site if we try hard to think outside the box and take our time to learn more.
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@AkamaruKei (5204)
• Malaysia
22 Jan 13
Hmm i'm not scared to participate in discussion. Now i respond in your discussion. Some discussion i not participate because i not understand or i not interested with it. I respond to discussion which is i have an idea to give responses.
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
22 Jan 13
I am wondering why dee left youwith no comment here?
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• Malaysia
22 Jan 13
I dont know ask her a reason. Maybe she dont like my responses? Ohh i'm lonely.
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
Waaaaaaaiiiiiiittttt! I'm back... hahaha! AkamaruKei, dont be lonely! I am here - we are all here for you. So, I will love to see your responses when you have something to tell. Let me first tell you why I ran away a couple of hours ago...I had to prepare supper... It was a quick one though. I prepared some chicken for my son; chicken & potatoes nicely spiced; into microwave. Big bowl of green salad with lots of olives. Finish. Get another pirex where I have to prepare something for my husband (high blood pressure & cholesterol): I must be a good wife and give him good food. So, spice fish, muscles & potatoes, put squash on top, cover and into microwave. Voila!!! Thank God for microwaves!!
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
22 Jan 13
yes, and if we will not think and type something then being a mylot user is totally irrelevant and useless. He won't be earning anyway, however, there are some instances that we don't know what to put in the box. It happens to me, sometimes, I type a few line but can not continue anymore. My friend said. [i] "my type my earning, your type, your earning"[/i]
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
When I have nothing to add, I also move on. Sometimes other myLotters have covered a discussion and then there is no more room for more comments. I like with your friend said about the earning! That is what it is all about!
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
23 Jan 13
Interesting thoughts here. I do know of people here who it seems never respond back to others. Most of the time they are only here for a short time and leave, or starting a new discussion and never come back and respond or come post back on others discussions as well. For me it has always been about posting back on others discussions and resolving the discussions I have started as I can.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
23 Jan 13
That is also how I like to do things here on myLot. I want to follow up all the time and see that all questions are answered. Then I will move on to the next, or start a new discussion.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
24 Jan 13
I do think that it is great when there is a really good discussion that gets started within a discussion because it was something that was really interesting and it is of a matter that has a lot that can be said about it. However, I feel like this is something that doesn't happen all the time because of the fact that a lot of the discussions that people do choose to start are of a matter that is pretty much cut and dry. You respond once and then there is really nothing more that can be said.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
25 Jan 13
That is where we need to become creative! We need to think out something brilliant to add! Even if it is a question to make the other people think... Thinking out of the box might just become a challenge to all our myLotters.
@kourdapya (924)
• Philippines
18 Feb 13
Maybe it's because a comment is all they contribute as of that time, and they can't think of anything worth contributing to respond. I'm like that sometimes, sorry
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
19 Feb 13
I also sometimes have little to say kourdapya, but if we try and connect, we will always find something to chat about. It gives us time to look at the person's profile and then we can start asking questions!
@Rose888 (176)
• Philippines
23 Jan 13
I am not afraid, I don't have time to stay longer here that's my reason.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
23 Jan 13
Hi Rose888. Off course - a girl must do what a girl must do! Thank you for saying hi. Enjoy a lovely day!
@echoforever (5180)
• United States
22 Jan 13
I am not afraid. In fact here I am again to write to you! I am tired though. I may have to sleep before we talk talk talk much more.
@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
22 Jan 13
It's late already where you are, isn't it? Is it almost midnight? You have a good rest then...
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• United States
22 Jan 13
Its 11 PM now. Yes I need to sleep. Been a looong weekend, glad I saw you though sishy, take care!
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
22 Jan 13
No echoforever - you cannot leave now. It is now 09:00 in the morning in South Africa, and the sun is out and I am ready for the day... (joke) Go and rest my friend. Chat to you again. sishy7 What is the time on your side now??
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@Hence27 (450)
• India
23 Jan 13
Yes,i do leave comments.But it depends upon certain factors.first one is it depends upon interesting discussions or say,discussions which are interested for me.If i find that discussion interesting and if i have really something to say,then i comment back to those discussions.Afterall it is a discussion site.And other depends upon my time.If i have enough time on a particular day,then i comment back to all of them and if i lack time,then also i do it,but i complete that procedure in one or two days.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
23 Jan 13
Hello Hence27. Hope you're well? I also think that reading is important. When we take time to read other people's discussions, great ideas might pop in our minds and we can join in the fun. Just go read the comment of hereandthere... very interesting. Take care.