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myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069) 4 years ago

Is the myLot “Star” Rating System Important to You?

At first when I became a member of this joint, I thought there was some “merit” to the rating system that the joint IMPOSES on its members. Oh LORDY, how wrong I was! It is NOTHING!

But after reading discussions that point to abuses by disgruntled members, “trolls,” and lately, “vindictive people” from a country whose name may not be mentioned, I’ve come to the conclusion that the rating system is a COMPLETE FARCE.

It means NADA, ZERO, ZILCH! It is not a goal to set for one’s self. It has NO meaning at all, except for some misplaced pride, which I’ve decided to toss out with the rest of the trash in my life. And it CERTAINLY will never make you rich.

If earning a “good rating” means that I must kiss butt, I’ll pass on the “brown place” and do what I feel I do best. I’ll write ONLY to improve my style; to bring interesting and sometimes relevant and other times funny content to the site.

I’ve had friends unmet whose ratings have been disturbed, compromised, macheted down many points simply because they agreed with me.

I don’t have all that many “friends” at this joint, but those I have are VALUED. Chances are I’ll never meet any of them, but yet they’re important to me … NOT because they agree with me … often they do not … but because they are INTELLIGENT, THINKING, RATIONAL people who don’t “pull cards” of VICTIM or ABUSED to play to get their way. I’d like to think my friends are CIVILIZED.

Some of my friends respond to my discussions, some don’t. That’s their prerogative and they’re free to act as they will. I don’t get a tit in the wringer if they don’t reply. I don’t reply to all of their discussions and I won’t be intimidated into doing so simply to be “liked” or to remain their “friend.”

So, how do YOU feel about the rating system? Is it what your world revolves about, or do you find it about as important as used toilet paper for number 2?

Caution: Since this discussion isn’t very complimentary to our host, myLot (or, as I like to refer to it, myFart), any replies to this discussion as well as the discussion itself might be deleted.

If you feel that will impact your financial standing (BIG LAUGH!) you might think twice before responding. To those who choose to risk having your “earnings” decrease by a cent or two, I SALUTE you. You have BALLS whether you’re male or female.

I have read and reread this discussion, and other than referring to the “place” as “MyFart,” I don’t find any “terms” that I’ve violated. Of course, gods that they are, myLot probably will find cause to delete the post anyway. If that’s the case, c’est la vie!

Ooops! MY bad! I just used a French term. I think I just violated TOS! How RUDE, how CARELESS!

Memo to self: RJ, here goes another discussion of yours down the cesspool. Worth crap, reside with crap. Can someone pass the Ridex? © 2008 RJScott









 

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1. myLot reputation of 73/100. Sheepie (2576)   ranked 1,542 out of 27,451 in mylot.com   4 years ago

You're nutty. But you still are a 9. I'm an 8. So I am your slave. Can I get you anything sir? wink


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Sheepie, I think I just fell in love with you. (If you're married or have a dude-friend, tell them that I said that ... I don't feel like getting another machete across my carotid artery ... been there, done that.)

I may be a 9, but I was a 9 at 92/100 and as you can see, some "kindly, loving, caring" people have managed to destroy that.

That said, I will be happy to be your slave. Peel you a grape? Take out the trash? What is your wish? I'm here to be abused and shamed. Please, do as you will.

Want me to sign over my myLot 401(k) over to you? Consider it done.




myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

And now you're a 9 and I'm an 8. Can I get YOU anything, ma'am?

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2. myLot reputation of 86/100. kenzie45230 (3015)   ranked 3,258 out of 27,451 in mylot.com   4 years ago

I thought the stars meant something too when I arrived. Then the political discussions started and I discovered that if I didn't have the same views as someone else, my rating would suffer. Oh well. As you said, that's life. happy


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Kenzie, too bad we can't rate ourselves. If that were possible, I'd have "minused" myself to spare those who are about to do it (while not responding) the chore.

POLITICALLY CORRECT sucks, BIG TIME!


myLot reputation of 95/100. Hatley (48665)   ranked 419 out of 27,451 in mylot.com  4 years ago

my gosh they did pull your rating down, sorry to hear that.'
just doesnt pay to have an opinion here unless everyone agrees with one. hate that. but anyway good luck, youll soon get your
rating back up RJ.


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Hatley, I don't think it's a matter of agree or disagree. When a MOB of "think alikes" all from the same area of the world contend that they were offended (there was NO offense as DOZENS of members can tell you), they simply minus ANYTHING that I say.

If I were to write "God Is Love" you can bet your sweet patootie that they'd minus that, simply to achieve their evil end.

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3. myLot reputation of 69/100. seabeauty (1171)   ranked 5,659 out of 27,451 in mylot.com   4 years ago

I used to get upset when my star rating dropped but now I don't care. My life does not revolve around whether or not it goes up to a 10.

I won't try to make myself popular just to get that 10.


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Dear, you ARE a 10 and don't let anyone or anything have you think differently of yourself. HEAR ME?

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4. myLot reputation of 77/100. myklj999 (7218)   4 years ago

Well, since the altercation with the people from (blank) my star has been doing a slow fall; I should be changing color any time now. I've never understood how I got to an eight anyway; a few of my friends have almost stopped associating with me because of my rise from the 5 I had a few months back.lol

Yeah, a bunch of us are being lowered; I'm sure it's only because we have posted material that is offensive or degrading to others; surely it's not because a group of people from far away are targeting us unfairly for speaking the truth.whistle

I was considering the other day; I got rid of my avatar; if I could also lose my star, I'd just be a name with no identity whatsoever here. How cool would that be?thumbup

I'm sure someone somewhere will decide this post is offensive; screw 'em. Take my pennies, I don't need 'em anyway. Being as there is no such thing as penny candy anymore, they're kinda worthless anyway.


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Myk, what can I say? I KNOW that I'm partially responsible for your "drop" in rating.

Keep your identity. If it helps at all, I value it. I find humor, sarcasm and a HELL of a lot more in your dicussions than I do in those of an ENTIRE NATION.

Example: Why do people LOVE ME so VERY MUCH? Because I'm loving, kind and caring. S*IT, I'm NONE of those things. I may THINK that I am, but I'm DELUSIONAL if I BELIEVE it!

I'm REAL, Myk. Take me as I am or toss me out with the trash. But don't f*ck with me. That pisses me off ROYALLY.

I value you and your friendship. And I don't toss FRIENDS out with the trash and I don't slice their jugulars or minus them for ANY reason.

Be you ... I'm me. If that gets myFart's tit in a wringer, too friggen bad.

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5. myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)   4 years ago

I can't fathom someone minus-ing other members because they are angry or because they don't agree with them. But then...I would never do that. I always plus everyone and if I am angry, which isn't often, then I just don't rate them at all. It kind of sounds immature to me, but then I guess it happens. It's sad that people can do that to others purely for selfish vengeful reasons. I guess it might be happening by the ones who have disagreed with you, if so, shame on them. They should grow up and get a life.

Memo to self: Watch out Irish YOU'RE next, the immature have spoken! Sticks and stones may break my bones but do your little minuses really hurt anyone but yourself? Think about it, it only makes YOU small minded!


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

My friend from TAXES, you just opened yourself up for MORE attacks. I've seen YOUR star rating drop from 99/100 to 96/100.

Like you, I'm an adult and I NEVER rate a minus. If I find something not worthy of rating, I just move on by, open another Natural Light and I don't have to worry about my conscience.

Hmmm. Conscience? I wonder if some people HAVE one of those, or if every waking moment in their lives consists of hurting and damaging the reputations of those who live THOUSANDS of miles away. I wonder how they sleep at night.

Perhaps they're in their bat-caves, smearing themselves with bat guano which I'd prefer to smell over their underhanded, NON-Christian tactics, likely promoted by a "leader" who was once your friend on myFart.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  4 years ago

I don't know how is minus-ing members like this. But I guess it's the only way they can feel like a big person. So I try not to begrudge them their little feelings of superiority. Maybe they are just small minded people that haven't anything wonderful and joyous in their lives so they go around trying to hurt others. The funny thing is they do even have the guts to come out and say they are doing it. We call it lily livered here in Texas! Spineless, you know, COWARDICE?


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

I agree, Irish. They strike at night while the world is sleeping, covered with guano to disguise themselves. They don't realize how good that bat poop makes them look.

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6. myLot reputation of 94/100. thebohemianheart (2780)   ranked 794 out of 27,451 in mylot.com   4 years ago

I have started this response 4 times and cannot even come up with suitable words for people who are that petty and small minded. I will respond to your discussions, just for the h ell of it. My star rating is not important, it doesn't change who I "hang out with" here, or the reason I come here in the first place.


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Bo, there ARE no suitable words, so don't even try. My "star" rating has taken a back seat to JUSTICE, and that's a word that probably is not known in faraway lands.

Continue hanging out with me and your star will probably be changed to a kidney stone in no time.

Small minded? Nay! NO minded!


myLot reputation of 94/100. thebohemianheart (2780)   ranked 794 out of 27,451 in mylot.com  4 years ago

I said I didn't care about the star, didn't I? I pick my friends, or they pick me, whatever....but, one thing I don't do is back away from someone because of what others think of them.

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7. myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (7536)   ranked 95 out of 27,451 in mylot.com   4 years ago

Making a response to any discussion just yet hasn't been part of my game plan RJ. But whilst I have absolutely no real idea about what has been going on, although a mutual friend has informed me about some recent unpleasantness, I cannot possibly let this discussion of yours pass me by. In my view you are a most honourable and sincere myLotter and one of the dearest humans that it has been my good fortune to come across. I could not care a tinker's cuss about the rating system, my star, or yours in fact. What is important is that an intelligent, compassionate, thinking man is permitted to express his opinion without running the risk of being defamed by those without the wit to see the point behind the words. I suspect that you have run up against intolerance and intellectual deadbeats. They are not important sir. YOU are. Keep up the good work. I shall retire to the sidelines now.


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

P1ke, it's GREAT to see you back on myFart. I hope your holiday was all that you wanted it to be.

My friend, so MUCH has taken place while you were gone. It would not change a thing to elaborate on it, but take note: Be careful when you reply to discussions. There are those who congregate en masse, machetes in hand, to DESTROY you and your reputation if you say ANYTHING that they disagree with.

Don't remain on the sidelines. You and your discussions make FAR too much sense to do so. It's not like you post idiocy like "Why our people are so loved."

The one response that made me stand up and take notice was "Because they're good in bed." (I wonder how much they charge and if they're REALLY any better than a pound of fresh liver.)

Welcome back, P1ke!




myLot reputation of 77/100. myklj999 (7218)  4 years ago

And while I realise you have only returned from your self-imposed exile momentarily and are about to vanish back into the woodwork, I just wanted to tell you-well said, sir.


myLot reputation of 84/100. sparkofinsanity (3868)   ranked 1,941 out of 27,451 in mylot.com  4 years ago

What you said P1ke - in spades!

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8. myLot reputation of 82/100. savmot (213)   ranked 5,004 out of 27,451 in mylot.com   4 years ago

I have no idea what this rating stuff is, or what the stars mean. I didn't even notice them until I saw disscussions about them.
Unless they mean Mylot are going to start paying me a dollar for everytime I make a post, I'm not much interested either....


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Don't hold your breath, Savmot. It'll never happen. They mean NOTHING.

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9. myLot reputation of 84/100. GranTurismoGuru (163)   4 years ago

An interesting (and regular) subject.

To fuel your point, I recently posted a small number of 'controversial' topics about REAL THINGS IN LIFE - bare bone subjects, spoken as they really are.

And, 'Hey-Presto'! ... the establishment of self opinionated do-gooders, who seem to think that they are somehow senior within this web site, decided to once again appoint themselves as judge & jury, and cause my 'star' rating to drop from 9 to 8.

Well, I'm absolutely gutted ... honest! - you do believe me don't you!!!

Further to this, I frequently become bored, and log off, because of the saturation of mindless, silly, 'just for the money' response entries which occur on this site.

I have to say that I do enjoy the good times on myLot. I have a few chosen friends who'm I trust and really enjoy a good debate with. But let's be honest, no-one is going to make a living on this site and no-one with any self confidence will give a toss about these silly star things - its like being back at school.

I wonder how long it takes for the next pathetic little inadequate to downgrade you and I for this truthfull discussion. Bunch of tossers !!!!


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Well stated Gran ... the "system" means NOTHING.

It appears to be a ploy to have members post QUALITY discussions, and myFart obviously equates QUALITY to "I EARNED 32C TODAY."

Sad, isn't it, that TRULY quality, MEANINGFUL discussions are DELETED as a result of residents of a nation roughly 10,000 miles from our shores?

I fully expect this discussion to be gone tomorrow, having been sent to the same HELL that I'd like to see its dissenters in.


myLot reputation of 84/100. GranTurismoGuru (163)  4 years ago

I don't think this discussion 'Violates' myLot's rules on posting, so it shouldn't get deleted.

But the trouble is ... it'll ruffle the feathers of those inadequate 'senior' do-gooders who think they have a little 'power' on this site. In turn, they will crawl from under their stones and press the '-' button. SCARY STUFF!!!

If I lose another star grading because of his, I don't know what I'm gonna do ... honest !!!!!!

You gotta laugh havent you ???


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Yep, you gotta laugh. If you don't you'll turn into a "kind, loving, caring" person complete with a "delete" button in one hand and a machete in the other.

Kinda gives you a different view of the "justice" symbol, doesn't it?

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10. myLot reputation of 83/100. Piscesmoon (2886)   4 years ago

My star has been up and down. When I was a newbie, I thought it mattered and was peeved when my star plummeted to a 5 for disagreeing with someone. Now, I couldn't give a rats about the star rating. I would rather tell it like it is than suck up to someone for the sake of a meaninless star. Actually, if your star drops, it means someone has read the post and your words have had impact. Isn't that what every writer wants? Neither would I stay away from a discussion that may be regarded as controversial by some, just because there was a chance the discussion would be deleted. Not used to having balls so I think I will go off and rub them for awhile.


myLot reputation of 84/100. GranTurismoGuru (163)  4 years ago

I see this silly star stuff as an indicator which displays a crude generalisation of how many tossers, with nothing better to do, have had their delicate and pathetic ego disturbed by a reality check.


myLot reputation of 83/100. Piscesmoon (2886)  4 years ago

Yep, that about sums it up, GranTurismo. thumbup


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Not used to having balls so I think I will go off and rub them for awhile. <-- Piscesmoon.

Your comment gave me an idea, Pisces. Why can't myFart change the "Star" to an emoticon of a "mooner"?

The less "popular" one is the more closed the butt is. As one gains in popularity, it opens more and more until, when you've finally reached the apex, it poops!

That final achievement would equate to the present value of the star rating.


myLot reputation of 95/100. plunketear (1294)  4 years ago

You awoke with a keen and very humerous mind today, rj, i'm still laughing over that one.
OTFLMAO ..


myLot reputation of 95/100. plunketear (1294)  4 years ago

wish we could edit glaring typos, I'm still asleep I guess


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Plunk, I had to chuckle when I REread my reply. I guess I'm in a pretty good mood, AND quite creative today.

Glad you enjoyed it!


myLot reputation of 83/100. Piscesmoon (2886)  4 years ago

RJ, you were on a roll while I was sleeping. I can see merit in your idea of a moon instead of a star. Perhaps when someone gets 100/100, some lips could be added.


myLot reputation of 83/100. rjscott (3069)  4 years ago

Ooooooooooooh! Pisces, GREAT idea! The epitome of "participation" would be a 100/100 gained from kissing butt!

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