What are your thoughts on the MyLot payment change?

@TheHorse (205131)
Walnut Creek, California
March 18, 2016 5:50pm CST
When I came home from this morning's activities, I wrote a few comments and then went to check my MyLot balance. I was alarmed to see some text in red (was it going to say I've been banned from the site for illegal snow pea planting or posting about hairy tushies?). But it was just something parenthetical about payout occurring if you reach only $1 for the next two months. I searched around and found the following post from Alex (see bottom--not a hairy tush--I mean the bottom of this post). What do you think about it all? Will it be motivating for those who don't have the time to earn $10 a month? Will it make some of us (those who usually scramble to make $10/month) lazy? My honest thought is that it won't affect my behavior at all. I write one or two posts a day, depending on how much time I have and what mood my fickle muse is in. I comment when I'm relaxing, either between clients during the day, or in the evening with a glass of wine. They're trying it for two months as a sort of "experiment." Then they'll decide whether to make it (or some other compromise) permanent. Will it affect your behavior? What would be your ideal payment system?
As you know, there have been a number of changes here since the reintroduction of the revenue sharing program. We have been striving to make things as easy and...
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Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21734)
• Canada
18 Mar 16
I don't think it will cause me to change how I spend my time on Mylot. When I have time, I'm here, but when I don't, I'm MIA.
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Marlina
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
19 Mar 16
Same here, I am here in between other tasks and for a little fun.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
@marlina On this Saturday morning, I have time to read and comment a bit. I'll probably write a post later. On my second cup of coffee and relaxing right now.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
Same here. But I have time to at least check in most days.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325248)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 16
It won't change my behaviour either but I think it is a good thing for those who struggle every month to make payment. Even if it is only done perhaps every quarter or something it would be a good thing.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
It might get some new members to stay when they realize that MyLot actually pays and isn't another Bubblews.
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James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Mar 16
@JudyEv I like that word, "fortnight." You never hear in the US.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325248)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 16
@TheHorse That's true and that would be a good thing. The other point is that it takes time to get a following and start to earn. If only new people would interact as much as possible and not even look at the bank for the first fortnight, it might make all the difference.
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
19 Mar 16
sounds promising to me though I have hit $10 for March today
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
19 Mar 16
@arthurchappell Thank you for suggesting i read this discussion.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
Yeah, I've already hit $10 this month as well. I set arbitrary goals as I go, but don't take them too seriously.
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
19 Mar 16
@mammots you're welcome - it is an important one for everyone to see
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Wendy789
@Drosophila (16573)
• Ireland
19 Mar 16
I think it's good for people not to drop off.. I know some people did because they just can't see themselves ever reaching payout.
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Wendy789
@Drosophila (16573)
• Ireland
19 Mar 16
@TheHorse Also more people here means more interaction, means more people are motivated to write better discussions, including existing folks.
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Wendy789
@Drosophila (16573)
• Ireland
19 Mar 16
@sugartoes either way, more is better than less here :D
The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
Yep. Good point.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Mar 16
honestly? This doesn't affect me much, BUT I could see this being encouraging for others.
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Beatburn
@Beatburn (4287)
• Philippines
26 Mar 16
Has it improved my activity here? Not really. I have been preoccuppied with other seemingly more important pursuits.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Mar 16
@TheHorse or those who weren't active being a bit more maybe
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
It won't affect me personally either. It will be interesting to see if it attracts more writers to the site.
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RussTeed
@RussTeed (1498)
• United States
18 Mar 16
I am here for the fun, and I have a lot of it!
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vanny
@vandana7 (98700)
• India
19 Mar 16
Really?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
@RussTeed You do a good job of that. I'm employed too. The change won't affect how much we make, only how often some can redeem. It won't change my behavior here.
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RussTeed
@RussTeed (1498)
• United States
19 Mar 16
@vandana7 Yes, I am self-employed and any money earned here will have no effect on my life. But, I like writing and making people laugh.
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mommaj
@mommaj (23112)
• United States
18 Mar 16
I saw this, this morning. I just had someone send me that link with the rest of the info. I was worried it meant we are nearing the end of another site. I was so happy to read their thoughts and reasoning. I am a little more relaxed.
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mommaj
@mommaj (23112)
• United States
19 Mar 16
@TheHorse HEHEHE Yeah, that is because you are a guilty trouble maker.
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vanny
@vandana7 (98700)
• India
19 Mar 16
Relaxed? For what...lol
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
Yeah. When I saw red yesterday, I was worried for a minute.
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vanny
@vandana7 (98700)
• India
19 Mar 16
It will reduce stress on those who are trying to get some monies each month. Which to me is good. But it will make people like me lazier than I already am..lol
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mommaj
@mommaj (23112)
• United States
19 Mar 16
Uh-oh. You better get to work. I have so much fun reading I sometimes forget to comment. LOL
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vanny
@vandana7 (98700)
• India
19 Mar 16
@TheHorse ..Lazier..
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
I was wondering if it would make some people lazy.
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slund2041
@slund2041 (3315)
• United States
19 Mar 16
I think it is good thing. I will spend as much time here as I possibly can, but my time is limited anyway. Today, I am popping in here and there, between house chores. I am getting off now, to go wash my kitchen floor.
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slund2041
@slund2041 (3315)
• United States
19 Mar 16
@sugartoes I will probably spend the day with my mother tomorrow.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
I've been pretty lazy this morning. Wrote one progress note, vacuumed, took some new pictures of the KLH 17s I have on Craigslist, and wrote a post here. Now I'm going to cycle to the bank and deposit an expenses check from work. Actually, that doesn't sound that lazy, does it? I'll attach the KLH 17 photo, just so it can get seen. I don't know if I want to do a post around it.
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Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
25 Mar 16
@slund2041 I wish my mom was still around I could visit her. Enjoy her.
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
19 Mar 16
It won't affect me at all as I would still like to cash out at $10 only .
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
22 Mar 16
@TheHorse but reaching $10 is not easy I have been feeling it now.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Mar 16
@sjvg1976 The new rule will be good for you. Can you make it to $3? Or $5?
The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
Yes, it's still my goal to make over $10 (my actual goal is the teens) each month. The change won't affect my behavior. But it will be nice if I get super busy for some reason. I don't see that happening in March or April, though.
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Marlina
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
18 Mar 16
Won't change my behaviour here.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
Nor mine.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (48861)
• United States
18 Mar 16
I am okay with it. It is a very low goal. Hopefully everyone can reach payout now.
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mommaj
@mommaj (23112)
• United States
19 Mar 16
There's a scary thought. If you are active and don't reach $1 payout that will be sad.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Sep 18
I think the compromise they chose was about right.
The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Sep 18
@mommaj I think most people can make $1/month.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (40419)
• United States
19 Mar 16
It won't change my behavior at all. It does not change the amount we earn but only the frequency of payments. I think it will inspire a lot of low earners to produce more. I hope it does not lead to 'no quality' posts in their haste to earn a dollar.
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
19 Mar 16
It is good as even a post a day should make a dollar a month for even the least productive writers here
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
@arthurchappell I just hope people aren't "satisfied" with a lower amount. It's the interaction that makes this site fun. My behavior won't change.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
I hope it does not either. Perhaps it will encourage newer refugees from places like Bubblews to see that this is an honest site and actually does pay.
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fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Mar 16
I don't have much of an opinion on it. Sounds like not enough but whatever they like. You wrote about hairy tushies???
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fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Mar 16
@TheHorse lol gottcha
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fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Mar 16
@mommaj I guess I missed that lol.
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fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Mar 16
@mommaj Looking very much forward to it lol.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
19 Mar 16
This will be totally academic to me because whatever is not paid out one month will accrue the following month. I do not really care if it is set at $1 or $25, but I expect that some members will be happy about it.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
28 Mar 16
@TheHorse It will be interesting to see what decision the admin comes to after the two month period of $1 minimum.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Mar 16
It doesn't matter long term, but it's fun to see that PayPal Notice once a month. It just provides an extra smile.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Sep 18
@Asylum I think $5 was a perfect compromise.
ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
18 Mar 16
I really don't care either way. For some it will be easier to see that first dollar in their account. It took me quite a while to get enough to qualify for payout. Had to find my groove I guess. I plan on saving the funds and tuck it away.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
19 Mar 16
@TheHorse I have a guitar. Need to get lessons from my niece to learn how to play it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
Me too. I just leave it in my PayPal account and using to buy guitar strings, wood filler, and such like.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly I really enjoy playing guitar. Time to call your niece and get started!
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Dominique
@dodo19 (47038)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
19 Mar 16
It won't change my behaviour. I've been around quite a bit the last few months, and I'll be just as active in the next few months as I have been the last few months.
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Dominique
@dodo19 (47038)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
28 Mar 16
@TheHorse @lexiconlover I'm glad that I'm not the only one.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Mar 16
@lexiconlover Nor do I.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Sep 18
@dodo19 My behavior/activity is about the same as it was two years ago.
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kiran8
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
19 Mar 16
It is no doubt good but I prefer the good old system better. A minimum of 5 dollars would be ideal since that would be easier to reach, at least for me !
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kiran8
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
19 Mar 16
@vandana7 that's a wise move, I was away n not very active for a couple of months...now I see a lot less activity here..
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vanny
@vandana7 (98700)
• India
19 Mar 16
I think that is what they are trying to do...bring down minimum and see if it prompts more participation.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
@vandana7 I agree with @kiran8 that $5/mo would be a reasonable compromise. It's fun to have something to "shoot for."
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Go Crossbones
@crossbones27 (48395)
• Mojave, California
19 Mar 16
I am not sure how lazy is involved. Still the same amount of effort. Just more incentive because of the quicker payout. My guess is they will find a happy medium for the ones who can be active a fair amount. Maybe take the averages of the normal user and make the minimum ascertainable once a month for those people. Just my thoughts. I give them credit for trying something and they can then go from there.
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vanny
@vandana7 (98700)
• India
19 Mar 16
@TheHorse ..I would think some are struggling to reach that $10 and would be happy if the payment schedule were to be ..you know...if they touched $5 immediately and were paid within a week kind.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Sep 18
@vandana7 I'm sure many are happy it's $5 now.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
Yes. A couple of people have suggested a $5 payout minimum long term, and that sounds reasonable to me.
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Silvermist
@silvermist (19702)
• India
19 Mar 16
@TheHorse I think there will be many new people joining here as the pay out amount has been lowered.
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
19 Mar 16
@silvermist let's hope so.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
But the amount we ultimately make will be the same. We shall see.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205131)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Mar 16
@arthurchappell It would be fun to have some new writers around.
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