What kind of myLot respondent are you?

@richiem (3644)
Philippines
August 4, 2008 8:39pm CST
There are no fine line between these categories, and we can be anyone of these at the same time. But I would like to know which in these categories you are most dominant. 1. Adviser - You usually give motherly, fatherly, sisterly, brotherly and friendly advise; mostly advise on life and relationship. 2. Expert - You give expert advices like computer tips, gadget tips, cooking tips, pet care tips. (You don't really have to be pronounced expert to give expert advice) 3. Sharebear - You don't really give advise but you share life experiences in your responses. 4. Webworm - When faced with a discussion, you would always search the net and respond with a well-documented answer to the discussion. 5. Debater - You like choosing sides and standing for your belief. What kind of myLot respondent are you? You can add your own category if you don't find one that suits you. Have fun!
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@joihie (224)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
I would like to comment on the intelligent categorizations. Anyways, I would consider myself an expert. I'm always at the money earning forums and having some experience in that arena, I can always share what I know with others. Though I could not finalize that since I am still new in MyLot. I may assume other roles as I progressed into this forum ^^
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
I guess we will shift roles every once in a while. But it's good that you know your expertise here. And I think you have helped a lot of people here. I think being successful here in myLot really depends on how many members you have helped. Have a nice day!
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@joihie (224)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
Thanks a lot for that richiem. Helping others is really what makes your stay in any forum worthwhile ^_^
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@ycanteye (778)
• United States
5 Aug 08
I'm usually between the Adviser and the Expert. I think I'm most dominate in the Expert catagory though.
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
Wow, that is great! I cannot really consider myself as an expert on anything now aside from myLot. From time to time I give away tips on how to earn more here in myLot. I think that is my expertise for now. Have a nice day!
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• United States
5 Aug 08
I am a bit of all of these at any given time. The one that I am the most is 3 the sharebear. I like to tell about things that have happened to me. Some of the things could possibly help someone else out if they ended in a similar situation as I have been through.
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
That is usually the case for me too. I usually just offer my experience instead of really giving advise when I don't really see myself as one who should be giving advice. And when I do share my experience, I think it gives a unique perspective to the discussions which makes it more interesting. Have a nice day!
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@raclie (1732)
• Singapore
5 Aug 08
hmmm... i think i am an adviser and a shoulder to cry on.... and also i think i am a sharebearer.... interesting question!!!!
@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
good for you! I think most of the people go here to ask for advice. I read a lot of discussions asking for advise. And thanks to advisers like you who keep responding to those discussions and give your advice. Have a nice day!
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@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
5 Aug 08
I am mostly a sharebear. I always try to relate the discussion to my life and my experiences. My second mose dominant category is the debater. What kind of respondent are you?
@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
I am also a sharebear. I always like to impart my personal experiences when responding to a discussion. I think when I do that, it gives a unique information to the discussion thus improving its quality. And I think discussions with personal experiences are more interesting. Have a nice day!
@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
17 Aug 08
I agree. I think that adding personal experiences to discussions is better, especially when the discussion is about a problem someone is having. I think it really helps.
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@nahidbd (729)
• Bangladesh
5 Aug 08
I usually advice technical stuff about computer. The next thing I interact or share my fillings with others.I have joined here for less than a month. So I am still gathering some experience as I have never joined this type of websites.
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
So you can be categorized as an expert. I think as you go on here, you will be known for the kind of responses you give and kind of discussions you start. In this case, you will be known as a computer expert and maybe people will go to you when they need some help. And would look out for your discussions about new computer tips. Have a nice day!
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@lingli_78 (12821)
• Australia
5 Aug 08
i think i am a bit of number 1, 2 and 3... but i hardly do number 4 and 5... it really depends on the type of the discussion that i responded to... whether it is asking for advice or the person posting the post just want to share his/her tips and feelings... my responds are mostly depend on the discussions... take care and have a nice day...
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
I guess the type of discussions we respond to also shows what type of respondents we are. We are the one who chooses what discussions to respond to. And somehow we make some responding pattern. We do what we like doing. Have a nice day!
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
5 Aug 08
Depending on my mood on any particular day I would say that I pretty much alternate between all of those categories except for the fourth one. I am definitely not a "webworm"! I rarely exhibit characteristics of the second category either I don't think but I suppose I do occasionally! "Debater" though sounds the most fun and the most challenging so in the perfect world I would like to be this type of respondent most of the time! And just for fun I think there are three more categories for consideration: (And I doubt many people would admit to being either but we all KNOW they exist on here!) "Fence Sitter" - Neither opinionated nor taking any real stance on anything; just contributing for the sake of being a part of it without really adding anything new to the mix! AND "Congenial" - Just agree with everything and never dare to rock the boat for fear of being rated badly or criticized! AND "War Monger" - Regardless of what they really think, they will do whatever they can TO rock the boat and upset people or the balance of the conversation. These are the type of people that ALWAYS have to have the last word and will keep coming back again and again with more comments until you are smart enough to stop re-responding to them! I realize my further examples are not as well balanced and specific as yours; but thought I would add them for fun as there are definitely people like this on myLot!
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
11 Aug 08
I am glad you like them! And yes I agree that there are few people that may actually admit to being one of these types. (Except for "Congenial" maybe because they agree to everything! lol). And thanks for the best response too!
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
11 Aug 08
Those are nice categories and I would definitely love to add them. FENCE SITTER CONGENIAL WAR MONGER Though maybe only a few people would be courageous enough to say that they belong to either one of these categories. I think most people here are helping and not really just sitting around. Have a nice day!
@subha12 (18441)
• India
5 Aug 08
if i want to think of me, i think i am mixture of adviser and sghare bear. i sometimes give advice where i have clear idea. also i share my own life experience
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
You should be a enjoying it a lot here sharing your ideas and experiences because you have been here for a long time and you have made a lot of friends. Have a nice day!
@checapricorn (16060)
• United States
5 Aug 08
Hi richiem, I can be Sharebear and adviser and sometimes webworm... When I will be asked about my opinion, I will share my experienced about the post and at the same time will give m opinion as my advice..There are instanced also that I have no idea about the topic, I will search it online to have some knowledge and will share what I have read!
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
I also do the searching sometimes when I really want to response but I have nothing to respond with. But this searching takes a lot of time and with my little time here in myLot, it may be unproductive. But I think being a webworm really helps the discussion starter. Have a nice day!
• India
5 Aug 08
Sharebear, webworm and once in a while an adviser. I'm a natural sharebear though.
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
I like that! A "natural" sharebear. We don't really have to be something here. We just need to be ourselves and share what we have to the myLot community. And the community will give back. Have a nice day!
@rhane7315 (5649)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
i guess i'm an adviser and sharebear but it depends on which discussion i'm gonna be like that. i can be a sharebear sometimes and also an adviser sometimes. i can be both if someone's asking for my opinion and if i have an incident that happens like that
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
14 Aug 08
I guess most of the discussions here in myLot are asking for opinions so it is really great that we have advisers and sharebears like you. Have a nice day!
@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
5 Aug 08
It is hard to say what kind of responder I am my friend because it all depends on the mood I am in and what kind of discussion I am responding to,most of the time I am an adviser and try to give advice to help other people,half the time I am a sharebear and I like sharing experiences that might help other people,and then there are some times that I am a debater and I will pick a side and argue with people because I personally like to argue lol.
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• United States
16 Aug 08
Thank you my friend for your kind words,they really make me feel good,and yeah I know some people can argue and still be helpful,and I always try to help people whenever I can,have a great day,good luck in your life,and Happy Posting.
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
14 Aug 08
I think you are a great adviser, hellcowboy. You always give effort in every response that you give. I guess every person likes to argue but there are few who can argue and be helpful at the same time. Have a nice day!
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@NrgDfenZ (1810)
• Belgium
5 Aug 08
2 and 5 ^^ I always wish to give good advice, something that is usefull to the people ^^ I sometimes choose sides when there is a 'conflict'.. But I make my statement and try to solve the 'conflict'.. Have a good day :)
@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
Solving the conflict. I think I haven't made a category for that but it may fall under the debater too as you have selected. I think all debaters should have the aim of solving the conflict instead of arguing. Have a nice day!
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
5 Aug 08
I'm not to sure, I'm mostly online to share experiences but if a topic comes up on which I can give an expert advise then I will definitly do so. I like taking in a point of view and debate about that, after all mylot is all about discussing things and if you do not have an opinion about something it's hard to debate on it. It's nice to do but you got to have a lot of respect and be open minded if you want a decent discussion.
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
11 Aug 08
Thank you, that's a lovely compliment and I appreciate it .
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
11 Aug 08
Then you should be a combination of a sharebear, adviser and a debater. But by the sound of it, I would guess you are mostly a debater. You seem to be very good in keeping your head cool while making a point and that is good for a decent discussion. Have a nice day!
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@ferdzNK (3211)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
I would say I'm within 2 to 4, I know something, I share it and if not I search for it. But for sure I would respond only to a discussion that I think I can add something and I can express it correctly.
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
I am guilty of responding sometimes for the sake of responding. I do it because I want to respond to a friend. But I don't always do it. I always try to have something of substance to say. People like you adds more value to this site. You make this site more interesting and informative. Have a nice day!
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@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
I give advice without being persistent about it. I share my experiences when I feel it might be relevant. Where I am an expert, I will offer my tips or what have you, I do not search the web for an answer, I advise them to do that. I hate debating. I prefer to listen and to present my side. Knowledge can be learned more from being open than from debating.
@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
I also think knowledge can be learned more from being open. Sometimes when we debate, we tend to close our mind and just focus on our argument without thinking of the merit of the argument of the other party. Have a nice day!
@snowy22315 (209014)
• United States
5 Aug 08
That's so funny richiem to come up with those characters. I would have to say that I am a cross between adviser and sharebear. I think those are my two dominant modes. I dont really think I am an expert on anything much. I think your categories were very descriptive and good choices of what is going on here.
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
Actually, I am very proud of myself to come up with these categories. And I think it is fun. I think members who are sharebears can easily be advisers at times and advisers can be just sharebears. I think these two are really interrelated. I am thinking most of the members here are sharebears. Have a nice day!
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@paid2write (5201)
5 Aug 08
Out of those five I am number 2 Expert and number 3 Sharebear. I'm not generally an Adviser on people's personal life or relationships but I do often give advice and tips about writing for money and about earning at myLot. I often share my own life experiences in my responses. Sometimes I can be a be a Webworm and give a detailed answer about something after doing a bit of additional research. I can also be a Debater, but I steer clear of topics which people have really strong views about, because I know nothing I add will ever change their mind. I enjoy giving my opinion, when it's asked for, on a wide range of subjects. I think this is a fun discussion.
@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
Thanks! I guess you are really careful on which discussions to reply. And I think you are really a helpful and informative respondent. You always give your best effort when replying. Have a nice day!
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
I think I am in numbers 1 & 3. Not all the time that we will give advice we also share... I refrain from that number 5.. I dont like to debate or argue. I know there are healthy debates but it don't want to ruin the fun I am having when I will be here. It might upset me if I have to debate... lol... I want to have fun... not be upset..
@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
5 Aug 08
I also think that people who take the role of debaters mostly find themselves in a skirmish with other members. I have been a debater maybe 0.5% of my stay here but I only do it in discussions which my friends have started. I don't do it with discussions others have started. Have a nice day!
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