My star rating went down again

United States
November 5, 2007 3:16pm CST
Well, it is happening again friends, I started a discussion about bad ads and some old guy from some weird place starts filling the discussion with garbage about how beautiful the human body and God not making mistakes. And then I responded with I didn't think God was talking about plastering it on the inter net LOL. So today my rating went down. I think he is finding my discussions and hitting negative ratings on all of them. Any suggestions on what to do?
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15 responses
@blueunicorn (2401)
• United States
5 Nov 07
Honestly, Blue, I would just let it go. If the ratings don't effect earnings, does it really matter? By getting upset by it you let the other guy win. I know the discussion you are referring to, and it was a good discussion. The guy is just trying to eat at you because you disagree. Some people can't agree to disagree, and it is obvious that he just wants to push his view. I don't personally look at the ratings at all. There are some people I have found that I really enjoy their discussions even if they have no star and others that I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole even if they somehow got a star that said one million. Don't let the jerk win!
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• United States
5 Nov 07
Thank you so much. I love the 10 foot pole comment LOL. I know you are right but it is irritating. Have you looked at his profile? I do agree with you that it is the discussions I look at more than the stars. If he wants a contest he can win. But wanted others to be aware of this one.
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• United States
5 Nov 07
I haven't looked at his profile. To be honest, I can't remember the screen name, but I can find it by looking up that discussion. I'll try to do that. Even though our views may not always match I do try to mark your responses as positive because you write well and have obviously put thought into your words. I hope my little contribution will help your ratings!
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@funnysis (2619)
• United States
5 Nov 07
I am with you girljar I am unsure about the star rating but my is like a yo yo sometimes up others down so what do I do just keep posting and hope I am with in the rules I always try to stay in the guide lines.I love mylot and its a nice place to come meet new people and make friends as well as get educated.Have a super day.
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@funnysis (2619)
• United States
5 Nov 07
I would hold my head high as long as you answered in good manners he will end up looking bad people like him get caught up to sooner or later and GOD does not intend for everything to be put on the internet,thats common sense I will keep posting until mylots has something to say to me I am fair and honest about my discussions so I always leave positive feed back and all the good stuff I applaud your efforts and say you go.Have a great day.
• United States
6 Nov 07
Thanks, funnysis. I agree that God made a beautiful thing in the human body, how could he go wrong making it in his own image. But as I have said and you reinterated, I don't think he intended for us to use it in indecent was and to post it all over the inter-net. Thanks for a great (and positive) response.
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@usmcsgtwife (4997)
• United States
6 Nov 07
we must have made the same person mad cause my star rating has gone down as well, I just don't understand some people, I can understand if someone gave you a neg rating for one responce but to give you multiple ones just is not right, I think yo my be right it just does not go down that much in one day
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• United States
6 Nov 07
LOL. Yeah I would assume it is the same old man. I checked out his profile and just about gaged. I know God does not make mistakes but he really had an off day on the one. LOL. You know that we have some very good discussions that we participate in and enjoy them so much. I guess in any good thing there will be those who just want to argue about anything. I don't mind a good opposite response but when they are really wacky they are annoying. We will just stick to the good clean discussions and let someone else put up with his jibber. LOL Thanks for the response. and sorry I got you in trouble to ):
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
5 Nov 07
I would maybe report him to mylot. Explain to them what happened and that you think he is making your star rating drop. I would just try to inore him the best I could.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
6 Nov 07
That is crazy. How mylot just deleted her. I have a few friends of mine that have left from here also.
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• United States
6 Nov 07
Thanks, I am not going to waste any more time on him. But a lady who a lot of us really enjoyed discussion with and who had some very interesting ones had her account deleted this week. She is a very intelligent woman and had some very good one with a lot of responses. She will really be missed. I don't understand why someone like her was deleted and people like the one we have been talking about are just aloud to run amok.
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• United States
6 Nov 07
I know that all of this particular ladies friends were in total shock. She was always helping newbies figure out things on mylot, myself included. I don't understand why someone like her would be deleted and trouble makers aloud to stay. Oh well this one has had his day of fun because now I will totally ignore any of his comments if he shows up in a discussion I am in.
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
6 Nov 07
I don't think it really matters blue! I was reading your discussion and I do feel bad that you had someone doing that to you and most likely you are probably right. People can be very vindictive. As long as it doesn't effect your earning potential here, don't worry about it. I don't think it really matters. You have your friends who support you, so what's a star? Anyhow, keep your chin up, I am sure your ratings will go up soon!
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• United States
6 Nov 07
I will let this man just follow me around and hit negative all he wants because I know who is doing it and his opinion is at the bottom of my list. It is the decent and good friends that I have met here that are important and there are so many more of them. I love all of you guys and already feel a surrounding of support. I know that for the next year or so while my son is in Iraq for the second time I am going to need all of you so much and I want to thank you now for that support. God bless each and every one of you.
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• United Arab Emirates
6 Nov 07
Hi, don't worry over small matters. Just concentrate on your posts because that is what matters. Ignore the man completely or if he still creates problem for you then report it to mylot. I believe that mylot will surely find a solution for your problem. So, don't worry about this silly issue and waste your time. Take care.
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• United States
7 Nov 07
Thank you and I agree, we all have much better things to discuss on here than people who just want to get attention and not caring if they harass other people to get it. Lets just keep on posting. Hugs.
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@carolscash (9492)
• United States
6 Nov 07
I wouldn't really worry about it. I just recently started a discussion too about my star rating dropping. I went from a 9 to a 6 in like 4 days. I try not to do anything to make anyone mad but I guess I did. I will give you positive ratings on what I can.
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• United States
6 Nov 07
Thank you. And here is you another positive. (:
@favefive (178)
• United States
6 Nov 07
I haven't really figured out how this star rating works. But like what most people had already stated, do not waste your energy and do not give this person the satisfaction that what he had done is possibly eating you up. If the star rating doesn't impact your earnings then let it be. He'll probably get tired someday.
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• United States
7 Nov 07
Thanks so much. I agree that us good ole (: folks will probably be around long after he is gone. Hugs
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
6 Nov 07
Well Blue, when you get chances you can bring up how broken the star system is. Other than that, just be you. Its your life and your opinion. Yield for no one!! Some people are so puerile that's all they can do on mylot, hit negatives and stalk a profile. You can report it to mylot but nothing gets done about it. Just keep going and posting. I find the best revenge is knowing that I've gotten under the skin of some immature people and burst their pitiful mental bubbles. Plus, most people don't take the star rating seriously and others know how great some low star members are. Just keep being you, I've seen you around Bluestar. You are great. If you give up then that means, loser troll wins. If you keep going then its like saying "HA!" to them. You've got support.
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• United States
6 Nov 07
Thank you so much for your comments. You have definitely hit the nail on the head. I did notice this morning that my rating has gone up some and his went down. I guess others didn't care for his attitude either. I have sent you a friend request and hope you accept. I will be giving you all the positives I can. thanks again, new friend.
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@TravisE (440)
• United States
6 Nov 07
I suggest you don't sweat it. In an environment that is inherently public you will encounter bad/crazy elements. Just part of the game. Your rating will fluctuate. Not a big deal. I never bother to look at my rating, other peoples opinions about me are theirs, not mine.
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• United States
7 Nov 07
Thank you and very well said.
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@Toni_07 (175)
• United States
8 Nov 07
Hello BSM, You are a 10 to me. Im anxious to see what mine will be once i hit 100.
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• United States
9 Nov 07
Thank you. You are a 10 in my book too. I am hitting positives on all of yours I see. Hugs
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@Toni_07 (175)
• United States
9 Nov 07
Why thank you very much sweetie pie!!
• United States
6 Nov 07
Hi BSM ~ I wouldn't worry about that rating dealy. It is strange to me how it works anyhow. How can someone just rate you so fast on an opinion anyway? I am new to this and really do not understand it. But from what I have heard, it is a little strange that just anyone can give you a bad rating?? Maybe someone from the site should put a stop to them doing that... I don't know. But to me, you seem like a very nice lady and by the way, I think you are only human, like the rest of us and this is a free country ~ so keep speaking your mind! Hope you have a good Tuesday. xoxo
• United States
6 Nov 07
Thank you so much for your response. I think the best thing is to ignore these people. I just think it is sad that a site like this does attract the troublemakers. Oh well, moving onward and upward. Thanks, hugs.
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• China
6 Nov 07
I think God not making mistakes, and he is a perfect man ,Are u doubt ??look ur self in mirror, u r a perfect man certainly, God is a perfect man ,so he can creat perfect man ,u is one !
• United States
6 Nov 07
Being as new to mylot as I am, I didn't even notice the "star rating" until I read this discussion. As many others have said, don't worry about it. It would be nice if there was a way that mylot could keep track of who rates who what. Then, if one person is repeatedly marking someone negative all over the place, a red flag would be sent up. Not everyone is going to agree with everyone else, but opinion should be respected and no one deserves to be harrased. Keep on smiling! :)
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• United States
7 Nov 07
Thank you so much and I think your little kitty picture is so cute. I also wish mylot had a better system but we will just have to live with this one for now. Hugs.
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@fanji008 (775)
• China
6 Nov 07
Hi,there! If you don't remind me of the rating things,I haven't noticed about it yet. But does it really matter? I don't know cause I'm somehow new here. But I do think we should post sth that we really wanna share with others,share sth meaningful.So I hope your rating will go better later and for the current situation,just let it go! Have a good mood and enjoy a nice day:-)