Does it drive you nuts when people ask for a "+" rating?

Yes, yes, yes! That irks me so much. Especially the ones that don't even post a worthwhile response, they only put in a few words and then 'if you liked my reply, please remember to press the '+' button to rate me!'. I do mark them with a negative. This site isn't about beggina and scamming, despite the fact that so many people try both. It just strikes me as being very rude. They're asking for something they don't deserve. Almost expecting it. You hit it on the head - if you want a plus rating, write a comment that deserves a plus rating. That's all that there is to it. Luckily, Mylot takes negative ratings and reports of abuse pretty seriously. Negatively marked responses don't earn any money!

Yes! And when people ask for best response (it's always the worst posts that ask for this too). I don't give a plus if someone asks for it. But if you have to ask, your post probably wasn't good enough anyway.

I don't beg for a pluses. I just wait for them to rate my response,comments or discussion.It is much better that we rate according to the quality of the response whethernegative or positive so that it may lead us to improve what we are doing. I'd like to quote about quality.According to John Ruskins,Quality is never an accident it is always a result of intelligent effort. So we must make intelligent moves here so that we can get best ratings. Kudos

i think peoples 'forget' to rate the posts and i think they need to remember see this If you liked my post, press the "+" button to the right of this post. Thanks! If you liked my post, not forcing you to do that only remember you sorry if you feel bad about this not my intention so i will not more put this on the end of my post! sorry.

I have yet to see anyone ask for a +... but when I do I shall join you in handing out -... Operation Stick! I agree with you, it isn't that hard to post an opinion that is yours. Everyone should be able to do it.

I'm so new to this that I have yet to fully figure out what the whole rating system is for. I am focused on adding quality content to the discussions, because I honestly enjoy the interaction. I've been puzzled at a lot of posts and responses that are like the online version of empty calories :) Does a lot of + ratings for your username benefit you enought that people would beg? I suppose I have a lot to learn here and would do well by sitting back and reading a whole lot more.

I suppose it's one of those little critters that gets beneath a persons flesh. The more people who respond, begging to be rewarded, the more those little critters start to itch. Eventually I feel as though I need to find a way to remove those critters. Why? Because I don't like bein' itchy, and really, who does? But on the other hand, since MyLot has grown to count on long responses to be a way to prove who is worthy of higher earnings. I find myself still giving positive marks to some less long-winded people. Not because I feel sorry for them, but because I have one thought, and this goes to anything in my life. QUALITY over QUANTITY. If someone has something great to add to my discussion, but they didn't really hit the "mark" in the posting length that some people would prefer. I still give them that extra little boost with the positive rating. They deserve it, but so do the more long winded people who also add something valuable to my discussions. As for the people who "ask", and as of late they're not even asking. They're TELLING me! They don't say " Would you please " They say " HIT THE + SIGN FOR ME! " I just laugh, flick the critter off my skin, and hit the negative rating. I'm here to be heard, and help those who I feel that my advice/opinions can help. I'm not here for the money, it's a nice little thing yes. But even if this site didn't give money earnings, I'd still be here. And it drives me INSANE, when I get hounded by those just here for the money, it's those sort of people who are making this such a hard site to get along with as of late.

I have seen these as well. I'm not sure what good it really does people to get the + rating. I only use that when I really think there is a good response or discussion topic. I have also been tempted to give a - rating for those types of discussions.

Here is another thing that I really hate, "The theme of this discussion is new, to me... I like this, and will search more information about. take care." The people who write this never come back after they have "searched" more. I think that they just write this in hopes that they will get points for what they wrote without adding anything to the discussion of value. Wouldn't it be nice if people actually cared enough to write things of importance. If you don'thave an opinion about something then move on to a discussion that you do have something to say about. Or if the discussion really is new to you, why don't you ask questions about the things that you don't understand so that other people might be able to help clarify things.

i think that its sad that they will ask for the rating. i think that they should have to have a good discussion before they get a plus rating or if they have a crappy discussion they should get a minus rating.

yes you are right,al these beggers sould be taught a lesson by marking a -ve, I only give a + if i found some good facts and supportive actions in responses, thats why till date i have only maked 3 +ve after receiving hundreds of responses

i have seen some people asking for that + rating thing. actually it is annoying to see that after they made a comment about something and then they will ask for that sign. the truth is after i see someone asking for a + rating, i give them a - rating...

Yes. Yes it does. If the comments are of quality and should warrant a "+" rating, then you don't need to go begging for one. I like giving +ve ratings for good comments, and I'll do it when I see fit, not when it's begged for. As for this comment, I'm too tired to develop something more intelligent. ;) Good night! ~Wyrdsister

I've seen one and actually find it a bit funny. Funny in a way that I know they will be getting the opposite. They deserve it anyway. A "+" rating is something like a compliment for your post. And begging for a compliment is completely sick.

I have never had anyone ask for a plus rating, that is really bold of some people. I personally give plus ratings to everyone who post an answer pertaining to the discussion, if you post some BS then I will not give anything. I feel glad just knowing that someone took the time to respond to my discussion verses all the others. I also give a plus if I like someone elses answer or discussion.

seriously it does.... man this forum is not for money, its for making friends, discussing things... doing more fun etc....money is just a part of it.... and when the response deserves a + rating, it does get it, why plead.... you start by rating other responses you read, then slowly others will also rate your discussions, thats how it goes.... anyway, nice discussion....

Does Mylot really pay better for a response marked "+"? I honestly have no idea! Well, I've read comments on this site that says it does. For myself, I'm really not too concerned if my response gets a "+" or not! That's because though excited about the prospects of getting paid, I would rather really answer discussions that interests me. But it's funny to know that there are people out there who actually beg for a "+"?? I have seen people who offer to give "+" in what seem like a desparate attempt to have people respond to their discussion! Have a good day...

Yes, I do. It really looks cheap and weird. Do they think they can get away with it. Anyway now Mylot has taken care of such people. They have included that in their algorithm.

I sooo agree with you. There are so many people that write alame comment and finish it of with a request for a + or just spam about some other GREAT way to get moeny, ofcourse with their own referallink attached =) I never visit these but i do give them a - coz they are not relevant to the subject. I try to mark + for the people I come across that deserves it.!

haha! i thought i was the only one who was irritated about that!