Am I the only one???

United States
January 14, 2007 9:20am CST
I get kind of disappointed if I respond to a discussion, put a lot of thought into my answer then go back through, sometimes pages of responses, and look to see if my response had any comment from the person who initiated the posting. I sometimes see comments from other responders which is gratifying but if it is a pretty decent response can't they take a moment to comment. I don't mean a thank you that is a waste of time.
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@sunshinecup (7871)
14 Jan 07
Yeah I see your point and it is a bit disappointing to back and check and there is nothing there, but I think maybe many are like me. I read all the posts. Sometimes there may be 20 to 30 new ones when I check it. I try to answer some of them, but I just don't have the time to answer all. I am hear to post as well and make money, so I have to try to use my time as best as I can. I do appreciate each and every real response I get though and I enjoy reading them all. Except for spam and troll postings, those I can do without.
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@inked4life (4224)
• United States
14 Jan 07
If there are a tone of responses then I can understan why the discussion starter has not gone back and responded to them all. What I would like to see mylot do is set it up in such a way so that you can see if the thread starter has rated your response. I wouldn't mind no comment if my response was at least rated, good or bad.
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• United States
14 Jan 07
For anyone who may read this comment I rate each every answer I get. It's a shame that myLot cannot just let a person know they were rated. They don't have to say good or bad just that it was rated
• United States
15 Jan 07
HECK YES!! You've got the right idea here! I can't always think of something to reply back, especially when I would simply reply something I had already replied somewhere else.
@runsgame (2031)
• India
14 Jan 07
acording to me , posting a resonse is just expressing my inner mind to the person who has created the post. that's all whether he is reading or not , i do not know ,if he is not making any comment or marking my response as best. but i used to read and comment and rank also. making the answer the best whows your rank also . ur star also will increase
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
14 Jan 07
Yes I find that to so don't worry whitefeather it is because some People have the attitude we don't get paid for that so they do not bother I know it is time consuming but I do go back and put comments under so what if I don't get paid People have taken the time to respond so I will take time to respond back and I don't care if I loose money through that because I can't respond to Discussions I am grateful to People for taking the time to respond
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@pandya (334)
• India
14 Jan 07
i do say thank u... but u kno wat... leave bout comments on responses.. i don't even get any responses on my topics!!
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• United States
14 Jan 07
Your star rating indicates to me you must get some responses, myLot rules tells you not to say thanks but I do too.
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• Canada
14 Jan 07
My interpretation of the mylot policy is that you will not get an increase in your rating if you merely thank everyone for their posting, but isn't the whole point of a discussion to discuss. So, if someone responds to your question, just as in verbal conversation, is not responding to them the polite thing to do, even if it does not affect your mylot rating?
• United States
14 Jan 07
Thanks for your interpretation
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@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
14 Jan 07
I know what you mean. Sometimes the same thing happens to me. I'm sure it happens to everyone. We can't comment on every response as mylot doesn't want us to. But I understand, sometimes I write something and I expect to get a comment or am looking to get a comment and nothing...Oh well I say we just keep on trying our best, that's all we can do.
@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
14 Jan 07
You are not the only one.But I have come to the conclusion that some may be doing this just for the money while others are just swamped with responds.I know I have on where the responses are at 77 but I do not wish (now) to take the time to answer them all.I usually answer every single one I receive and I look forward to seeing the replies and responses.
@cisco1 (539)
• United States
14 Jan 07
yeah same here and makes me wonder if the person is just throwing out situations and just making it up. they ask for advice at least they could acknowledge it.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
14 Jan 07
Some will, and some will not, in fact, some thank you inadvance, telling you they will only rate. I often will rate, and then respond randomly. I usually get to the early responses better than the later ones, if it is a really long discussion. I also routinely set aside a block of time to do nothing but rate and respond to comments. I think if you are very active, it eventually gets to be almost too much. I know there are times when you feel like your answer was "right on" but you just do not get that acknowledgement. In that case I feel disappointed.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
14 Jan 07
no you arent the only one I feel left out if others have a responce from the poster and I dont get one. and I like to go thru my post and respond back as best I can sometimes it is just a thanks tho
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• Romania
14 Jan 07
yeah , it's really disappointing , but if the person who opened that discution is a good man / girl the best thing that she/him can do is "mark best respons" ! I think that showld the best thing to do ! :)
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@irisheyes (4370)
• United States
14 Jan 07
Once in awhile I feel that way but then there is always the other side of the coin. Sometimes you get a best response from out of the blue that you weren't expecting and that makes up for it. I think it probably balances out in the long run.
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• United States
14 Jan 07
Thats true but I never know when I get a best answer unless I go looking. Thanks
@troopy (168)
• Australia
14 Jan 07
I have been guilty of the above as well, so i cant say to much, i do try to respond to what other people write on posting Ive put up, but on some their answers are pretty dull so i dont put anything. I guess like yourself if u make a genuine effort on someones posting u would like to think they appreciatte it. one posting i responded to , the person put a good reply to what i wrote and vice versa, now i read postings from that person all the time as I know he takes the effort to read it and respond.
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• United States
14 Jan 07
Good idea. I usually try to put these type of members on my friends list. Thanks
@adnanmd2 (830)
14 Jan 07
Yep it really luks odd.. but when i too start a discussion i expect most of the people to reply it .. if they dont reply how will we earn money? Dont you think i am right..and i usually give comments to the people who have responded my discussion..
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@tambdy (1967)
14 Jan 07
I always give people the curtisy of repling saying thank you and telling them what i think of there response,good or bad. I feel it is only manners these people have invested time in you and spent time to write the posts so why should it be so hard to rate them and also let them know you appreciate there time and effort. Thanks for bringing this up as it is one of my pet hates.
• United States
14 Jan 07
You're welcome. I rate all mine.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
14 Jan 07
I use to feel like that. Dont take it so personal. Dont let it get to you its not worth it. I just keep going on to the next. Hang in there.
@bigtyme (71)
• Canada
14 Jan 07
I try to think of things quickyly for my discussions that would get alot of people to post that way it takes up less time.
• Indonesia
14 Jan 07
SEEEEEEEEEEEEE????? It happen again and I cant save my post. Ugh I want to cry.... T___________T I already share my feeling and write long sentences which need time and all gone.. I hate that!! UGhhhhhhhhhhh I have slow connection it really waste of tim. I hope I can reach 500 so I can copy paste my response. zzzzzzzzzzz
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@tictac714 (975)
• United States
14 Jan 07
I agree with you, this was bbothering me before, then I decided to spend the most of my time discussing with my friends who I know will answer back...and then when I participate in other discussions, well, if they don't answer I guess there's just not much you can do.
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• United States
14 Jan 07
I feel the exact same. Look at the great response I added for the woman wan ting to find an english bulldog puppy.... and no response at all after that. strange isn't it! It's okay tho maybe the people are just busy and will reply later. I hope so.
• United States
14 Jan 07
I know I should take it personally but I spent a long time one a response to a man who was mourning the loss of his dog. I searched drawers, cupboards to find the info that I thought would help him. I kept going back into look but I don't think he commented on any of the responses and many of them were heartfelt.