Good grief! I lost 10 points overnight!
By mentalward
@mentalward (14690)
United States
July 18, 2008 6:51am CST
I don't know if it has anything to do with myLot's newest change or not, but Geez! I've never lost that much in such a short period of time!
I'm pretty sure I steer clear of obvious violations of the TOS in discussions. Could it be the dreaded TROLLS??? Has this happened to you lately? If so, how many points did you go down?
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
19 Jul 08
Oh, no... I mean I just lost 10 discussions somewhere. It was really strange because usually, when you lose discussion points, you lose earnings, too. I didn't lose any earnings... not a single penny! That's what had me so confused.
I couldn't find the lost discussions, either. Maybe it was a miscount on myLot's part and they "fixed" it. I don't know and I bet I'll never know. Guess I won't worry about it anymore and just enjoy myself. LOL
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@greysfreak (1384)
• United States
18 Jul 08
I am right up there with you..
Last night I started noticing a large drop, I should have been up to I'm guessing about 635 or more, then I ended up dropping down to like 619, and that was while I was in the process of responding and stuff, so I wasn't even seeing my number going up because it was dropping so bad!
But I have an idea of the situation that caused these deletions, it makes me a bit mad, but I'm trying not to worry about it. So far I haven't seemed to lose money, and actually looking at my daily earnings, it appears that one of my days a few days ago was actually adjusted upward! So I'm really just hoping to not see a drastic earning drop, because I have been working so hard. That's the thing that bothers me! We all work so hard and then things get deleted! None of the discussions I have posted ever got deleted luckily! And I try to stay away from posts that I know would get deleted, but I'm guessing I don't have the best judgement OR like you said, there are trolls. That is one of my guesses. There seems to be a lot of drama going on right now, and it's really getting depressing, I am trying to avoid the drama though, and just stick to writing and enjoying it.
Anyway, sorry to hear that you lost a lot of point also. 
Last night I started noticing a large drop, I should have been up to I'm guessing about 635 or more, then I ended up dropping down to like 619, and that was while I was in the process of responding and stuff, so I wasn't even seeing my number going up because it was dropping so bad!
But I have an idea of the situation that caused these deletions, it makes me a bit mad, but I'm trying not to worry about it. So far I haven't seemed to lose money, and actually looking at my daily earnings, it appears that one of my days a few days ago was actually adjusted upward! So I'm really just hoping to not see a drastic earning drop, because I have been working so hard. That's the thing that bothers me! We all work so hard and then things get deleted! None of the discussions I have posted ever got deleted luckily! And I try to stay away from posts that I know would get deleted, but I'm guessing I don't have the best judgement OR like you said, there are trolls. That is one of my guesses. There seems to be a lot of drama going on right now, and it's really getting depressing, I am trying to avoid the drama though, and just stick to writing and enjoying it.
Anyway, sorry to hear that you lost a lot of point also. 
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@greysfreak (1384)
• United States
19 Jul 08
Yep, I am so relieved that the earnings don't seem to be dropping. So I'm wondering maybe if they delete discussions and ban the person if we get to keep our money. But either way, I am just hoping I don't see a huge downward adjustment later on! I will be so upset, more than I would be to see a smaller one now! But yea, I noticed a few days where my earnings went up a bit, and one day, quite a bit!
I've also seen it go down before too, but nothing that noticable as far as the total goes, so I'm not complaining about that one. hehe
I've also seen it go down before too, but nothing that noticable as far as the total goes, so I'm not complaining about that one. hehe
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
19 Jul 08
That's exactly how it happened to me. My earnings didn't drop; they actually rose. They went up a penny, twice! I'd love to know more about the "behind the scenes" goings on in myLot. Then we wouldn't have these misunderstandings!
Maybe they had added too many points and then deleted them. Sometimes, I could swear that my post count went up by 2 when I only responded one time! I dunno. I'm not going to worry about it anymore. It's just one of those mysterious things that happens here in myLot from time to time.
At least the earnings didn't drop, huh?
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@pitstop (15551)
• Australia
18 Jul 08
To be frank I have never kept track of my points at all. Even now I don't know exactly how many points I have. I just post and respond to discussions I am interested in, ask my doubts, share my thoughts and that's it.
I'm not sure if my score has ever come down at any time. Even if it did I wouldn't have noticed - but then, that's just me!
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
19 Jul 08
I notice, but it's nothing important to me. I'm here for exactly the same reason you are. I love the comeraderie here in myLot.
But 10 points was hard not to miss. I'm not upset by it, I just don't understand it. It's such a mystery! I didn't lose any earnings which really had me baffled.
Keep on being you!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Jul 08
I had not done a lot yesterday due to my going out to the Mall of America and a Loal Minneapolis Park for photos for future discussions. I did notice when I got home late at night that a lot of the email notifications I had got deleted. I had maybe 25 from a few different friends that this occured to. Now do you know if you have any of your discussions deleted at all possibly? I avoid so many discussions here as of late to avoid the point and cash losses from responding to them. I have not lost points in a long time here actually.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
19 Jul 08
I hadn't posted any new discussions for awhile, so I don't think any of mine got deleted. None that I noticed, anyway. I couldn't find one that I had responded to recently that had been deleted. But I didn't lose any earnings, either. That's the strangest part!
Oh, well. I didn't lose any last night, and I can't really complain anyway. It was just such a mystery!
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@AshleyHasan (1024)
• India
18 Jul 08
I am sorry to know that! I have not lost any points but star rating has been reduced from 10 to 9, I dont know why? I am sad...
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
18 Jul 08
It looks like you got yourself back up to 10 again. Congratulations!
I think that there are many things about myLot that we will never understand. Sigh! I still think it's the best site I've ever found on the internet, though. I'll just keep enjoying myself and try not to worry about the strange things that go on here sometimes.
Take care!
@baileycows (3665)
• United States
18 Jul 08
I lost I think 9 last night too. That is the first time I have really lost that many. I guess I am glad to know that someone else is having the issue. Although this is not good for either of us.
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
18 Jul 08
Did you lose any money along with the points? I didn't. The money stayed the same. I just don't get it!
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@baileycows (3665)
• United States
18 Jul 08
I didn't lose any earnings either. That is a little weird. Well I hope no ones start acting crazy with me. I have not done anything. LOL!
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Jul 08
mentalward perhaps we both responded to the s ame discussuions
'that evidently weredeleted and I also lost ten points and I thought I was responding to discussions that had not broke'
any rules.woe is me I am trying to fulfill a quota and to lose a lot of points makes it almost impossible. no its not trolls its mylot itself deleting stuff. one day I went down twenty and boy was I upset. grrrrr.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
19 Jul 08
Wow! You're very close to 10,000! I hope you don't lose any more. I bet reaching the '10,000 point' is very exciting! Good luck to you.
I haven't lost any since that day. I hope you can say the same. I have no idea what happened that day and I suppose we'll never really know.
Oh, well. Just keep plugging along, huh?
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@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
18 Jul 08
I lost five overnight too. There's no telling what may have happened, but as long as I'm still earning, I'm not going to complain.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
18 Jul 08
Me, either. I didn't lose a penny. That's what is baffling about it. The myLot guru's are a mysterious bunch! I sure wish we could communicate with them better.
Sigh! So we just keep plodding along. I'm still having fun here; that's the most important thing.
I hope you have a great day!
@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
You are not the only one who lost points. I responded at least 10 but to my disgrace, my number of posts didn't change. It got stuck to 169. I checked on my discussions that I've replied to, all those I've responded are still there. Or if my posts or responses were deleted, it should affect my earnings right. But my earnings didn't change. I've posted about this situation as soon as possible so I would know if someone is experiencing it too. Hope this gets fixed. I exerted my effort on those lost points. HUGZ
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
18 Jul 08
I know how you feel. I don't usually care about the points (except for major milestones), but noticing that many that had vanished is baffling!
Oh, well. Let's just keep enjoying the communication. That's what it's all about anyway, right?
@neildc (17238)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
18 Jul 08
I personally did not experience this. Maybe I've lost a few post long before, I guess 5 or something, overnight. But this friend of mine, my BOF dhangski posted her own discgrace earlier about losing about 10 of her responses. She posted a lot as she mentioned in her discussion, but her number of posts was stuck. KEEP SMILING = NEIL

@neildc (17238)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
18 Jul 08
And that's what I told my BOF, not to take it seriously. You are not alone, so keep moving and forget about the lost. Let's do more...
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
18 Jul 08
Thank you, Neil. I am smiling! I just keep posting, too. No sense in getting upset by it; I was just wondering if it happened to a lot of people last night or, more specifically, in the past 24 hours. It seems that I'm not the only one.

@Remembering1996 (2219)
• United States
19 Jul 08
I have not had this done to me in a while. The last time it ever happend to me was like a month ago. I signed up April 25,2008 and I believe it was because I got caught up in leaving my opinio on a discussion that MyLot found breaking the rules. It had to do something kind of like what is going on now with all the break out fights. I try to be good and follow th rules I want to be fair to everyone and not lose my points. Have I wanted to join in on some of the discussions that have been going on now like they are? yes but chose not to because I know I would get penitized for it and I don't want that. I wish you the best of luck take care. :)
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
21 Jul 08
Thank you! I try to be careful about the discussions I respond to, also. I try very hard to steer clear of those that are breaking the rules, or on the edge.
My thought is that maybe one of the people here got booted out for some reason and anyone who responded to their discussions lost a bunch all at one time. Others here have lost large amounts as well. Who knows?
I'm just going to keep enjoying myself here and having fun. I won't worry about lost earnings or post points. The main thing here is to enjoy yourself, so that's what I'll do.
@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
21 Jul 08
Yes, I lost 30 points overnight a couple of nights ago. However, I was expecting it, as a troll from another site had caught up with me and it was only a matter of time. It's only a star though, not the end of the universe as I know it. I'll keep on enjoying the nice people I've met and the interesting conversations and topics!
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
21 Jul 08
That is exactly how I'm dealing with it now. I'm not going to worry about lost points or earnings. My main reason for joining myLot was for the comeraderie; the great people and conversations. The points, to me, are worthless and the money is purely a bonus. So, why worry?
Take care!
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
18 Jul 08
Usually, when we lose points, we lose earnings as well. This isn't the case for a lot of people here, apparently. No one has lost any money. I guess we'll never know. The only thing we can do is to keep enjoying the comeraderie here at myLot.
I think it's still the best place to enjoy yourself, communicate with others, share ideas and knowledge, AND make money to boot!
@XXTYCHABBYXX (239)
• United States
19 Jul 08
wow thats a high number. :( that sucks well good luck on earning it back.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
19 Jul 08
Thanks! I just managed to get them back. Luckily, I haven't lost any since that day. It was so strange! Losing posts, but not earnings. Weird!
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@successlog (3172)
• China
21 Jul 08
hi friend,i can understand your concerning. and i also have experienced this matter with the new changes on mylot.I also have lost 5 stars without a reason.I think many people has met this..so i also don't know why? is it a system error,or does our star can go up again?lol.














