I Came Here Because They Pay....I Stay Here Because They Care

United States
January 31, 2008 7:44am CST
I signed up to Mylot last fall. I did so because I saw I could make money online just talking to people. I found that after a few days I really was not making much money. So why am I still here? The answer is easy. I stay becaues the poeple here on Mylot is a completely different breed of people. For the most part they are not critical or argumentative. Instead this is a whole community of caring people trying to help each other out. If you are having a problem people are always willing to step in and help out as much as they can. Why did you come to Mylot at first? Why have you stayed. What is your story?
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54 responses
@danzer (2723)
• Philippines
31 Jan 08
That was a noble reason to stay here on this site. I can site four reasons: to help, to earn, to learn, and to gain friends!
5 people like this
• United States
31 Jan 08
That is the attitude we all should have. thanks danzer.
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@jhazie (340)
• Philippines
1 Feb 08
yes youre right danzer...and also we love Mylot thats why :D just like me, been here last...mmmm a couple of months i think but why im still come back here,been to travel and work with mom but still i miss mylotters friends. Happy posting!
• United States
1 Feb 08
J, Thanks for you comment. I think I would miss Mylot if I left for a long period of time. almost like I would be missing out on something
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
31 Jan 08
I also joined because I was told it was a good place to earn money and it was easy. Since joining I have come across so many good hearted people who care about others and try to at least lend an ear and give advice as best they can. My life is like a soap opera and I've been through a lot but the people here have definitely helped me through it all. Whenever I feel the need to talk about a problem the first thing I think about is mylot and my friends here.
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
5 Feb 08
I wish that myLot had been around when I was younger, because my life was like a soap opera as well. In fact, it is only in the last thirty years that it has become normal. If you knew of all the drama I went through when I was young and through my teens and my twenties, the Tv people would be knocking on my doors. So myLot has been a good help to me.
• United States
31 Jan 08
I agree Ctry. People here are easy to talk to and you don't have to worry about being flamed because it very seldom happens. Sometimes you just need fresh eyes to look at your situation and it give you perspective. Thanks
3 people like this
• China
2 Feb 08
you are right,there are so many intrest comment
• Philippines
31 Jan 08
i wasn't aware that this site exists before. i just relied with friendster for social networking. but mylot is a lot more different from other social networking sites. in mylot, people really interact with each other. talk about anything under the sun. and while doing so -- the best part if people earn something from it. unlike in friendster or myspace, what i notice is people just show off how nice their page/s is. no real connection. you can even add people you don't know and call them your friend. while in mylot, you don't have to have the people you interact with added on ur friend's list just to be called a friend. whether they are on ur list or not -- as long as they show genuine interest in the discussions you post they are already rated as your friend.
• United States
31 Jan 08
Very true Loud. Mylot is like no other site out there. The people are fun to talk with and we all seem to enjoy the connection. Though the majority of us will never meet in person we can still carry on a conversation with them. It is amazing. I'm glad you are apart of Mylot now.
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@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
31 Jan 08
I started the same as you do, I was looking for money and someone drive me to go to myLot. The thing is I still have very little earnings but this does not bother me. I have joined some other forums and I have noticed that they are not the same as the people in myLot. You are definitely right on your observation. myLot people have the heart and are respectful. They always have this respect for fellow myLot members. The additional good thing is you will learn a lot from people and this is an added bonus. So no matter what may happen, I will stay with myLot and post more articles not for the money but to share my thoughts and ideas and to interact with people within the community. For I know that everyone here has the respect of other members.
• United States
31 Jan 08
Respect. That is the word that best describes the Mylottian community. Granted there are a few that try to get away with flames but are quickly brought under reproach by other Mylotters. Then they either change or leave. Both ways have good results. Thanks for your input.
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@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
31 Jan 08
i'm similar to you. the people are really helpful here and they really give positive feedback. also i learn new things from them. i share what i know with them as they do with us. i love the fact that we can actually post 'informally' on what we know instead of writing professionally. it'll be tough on people especially if they are not that good in writing but do want to communicate their thoughts.
• United States
1 Feb 08
I was never much one for writing article that people may or may not read. That's what I like about Mylot. You know people are going to read what you write.
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• United States
31 Jan 08
Yes, the fact that it is easy to write your thoughts without a grammer teacher hovering overhead. It makes it less intimidating and more enjoyable.
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@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
1 Feb 08
it's exactly as u said. thus the reason that i come here. if not, if i had to write articles, just for giving the advice that i give so easily here, i would have to write it 'formally' for tht article which would be a real headache. thanks for your comments.
3 people like this
• China
31 Jan 08
i've been here for 1 day. and i as a Chinese student who prepareing for the toefl, i think it can help me to immprove. actually i am a little worry about my test on May 10th..
4 people like this
• United States
31 Jan 08
Rony, welcome to mylot. I know that you will enjoy it here. I am not sure what toefl is but I wish you best of luck on the test. If you need anything, let me know. I will be glad to help you out.
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
31 Jan 08
Well that's the reason why I'm still here, I just reached my first anniversary here just last month!;) I guess most of us who came here never really intended to stay that long, since our main reason for being here was money. Just imagine, this is the first and still the only earning site I've joined and still actively participate at.I was also held up here by the good members, where during my first days, willingly helped and guided me. So I got stuck to it, though most of them have left this site, I'm still here and continuing what I was told to because I enjoy being here. I believe that since I came here, I never really imagine how good it can be to interact with other people who are from the different parts of the world. Sharing of knowledge, ideas and opinions makes me feel more welcome though we don't personally get to see one another..
• United States
31 Jan 08
I used to be on MySpace all the time, only to realize that you have to WORK to do anything there. Here you just enjoy the people and the discussions. It's like sitting in a Cafe and going to different tables to join in there conversations. And EVERYONE wants you to join them. I love the how I have friends now in China, and India and places I have never heard of before. It's great.
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@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
1 Feb 08
Yeah I truly believe in you. I stuck in here not becuase of the pay but the way many topics are discussed and lots of topic to tackle. I like it here more than in any other forums. Although I do encounter a few weird posters around but then majority still is still the caring type of people which I like.
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• United States
1 Feb 08
If you think about it, no community is perfect. Every community has the poor, the homeless the rich and the stuck up. Mylot is no different. We just look past those who are a little "out there" and stick with the ones we relate to.
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@somu007 (51)
• India
5 Feb 08
yes man....i completely echo to what you have said.i didnt have idea about people here.but as i am coming to know poeple a great happy felling is growing inside me.it is truely amazing
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• United States
5 Feb 08
now there is a word that sums it all up. Amazing. Who would have thought people from all around the world could come together and build genuine friendships. Thanks Somu.
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@bunmi2501 (465)
• Nigeria
31 Jan 08
Really you need to stay here to know how much you'll enjoy the community in mylot, to me its like a life chat and a global network of people i can relate with; the good, the bad and the ugly. It a nice place to be.
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• United States
31 Jan 08
Thatnkfully I have found more good, than the bad and ugly. :) I have seen a lot of people that came here for one or 2 days. Didn't make a bunch of money so they never come back again. If only they could build the relationships it is so much better. Thanks bunmi
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@elisa126 (166)
• United States
31 Jan 08
Ive only been here a few months,and only really started posting things a few days ago. I love mylot,people are nice :) and its not only for the money, but to give good advise on differant things, I've been looking for a site like this,GLAD I FOUND THIS SITE!! I LOVE IT!!
• United States
31 Jan 08
True Elisa. People here do have some great advise. It's almost like that game show "Who wants to be a millionair" This is your lifeline. You can ask the audiance a questions and see which answers are the best that you want to go with. Hmm. I may make a discussion out of that. :)
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@bente63 (49)
• Denmark
1 Feb 08
I came here becaurse a friend from yuwie invited me and same with rotatrixfriends and lazzeo and myviewin´sure its not much to earn but when we get friends those places.. and litle + litle is litle more ;-)
• United States
1 Feb 08
Welcome bente. Good to have you here. If I can help you anyway, let me know. Thanks for the reply.
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@johndur (3052)
• Pasig, Philippines
1 Feb 08
i joined mylot over a year ago because i have seen some earning potential in it and i was right...i have been paid by mylot for 3 times already...and the people here are all warm and intelligent beings which i love to have some good discussions...i have enjoyed the discussion here and they really pays you...
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• United States
1 Feb 08
john that is amazing that you have been paid 3 times with under 300 post joined. So how did you do it? Referrals?
• United States
5 Feb 08
Oh...Ok I was wandering how you did that. lol
@johndur (3052)
• Pasig, Philippines
2 Feb 08
weel sort of.referrals helps a lot to earn more but i have done all that from my previous account that was deactivated by mylot.but i have close to $3 with this new account now....
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@jhl930 (3601)
• United States
1 Feb 08
I am also like you I first came to mylot because I saw that it was a quick way to make money all you had to do was answer peoples questions! But a few days after I got here i started to see that all the people werent here just for the money that they actually tried to help me with any questions that I had and i have really made alot of friends on here and have found out about other ways to make money! I really do like this site because like you said the people on here really do seem to care and want to help you out!
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• United States
1 Feb 08
That is true. I feel like I really have a chance to help someone when I reply. Otherwise I ussually don't reply. Thanks for your input
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• United States
1 Feb 08
My story is the same as yours. I came here over a year and I am still here because of the friends I have made, the help and advice I've received. I have also enjoyed helping to get rid of the trolls, cheaters and nasty mean spirited users.
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• United States
1 Feb 08
lol...Ok I don't think I've heard them called trolls before...but...very appropriate. Yes the ability for us to poilce each other is an advantage we don't get anywhere else. It isi great to have that freedom.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
1 Feb 08
Glad you like it. We are kind of a different (and mixed!) breed here, aren't we? Same as you. It is an amazing place. Hang around!
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• United States
1 Feb 08
Yes I plan on hanging around. I enjoy the fact that it is such a mix of people. All for the most part willing to step up and help.
@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
1 Feb 08
To start with I came just to make money. But now I find myself spending more time on here than on myspace. I love how friendly and helpful everyone is here.
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• United States
1 Feb 08
I have almost completely left Myspace. I like that fact that here you can talk to anyone whether they are your friends or not.
@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
1 Feb 08
to be honest i came here as a friend suggested it and was a good way to earn extra money.i have been here for about 4 months now and have found that mylot has become my outlet,and i have enjoyed it so much and have made such wonderful friends and really love the chatting and advice from people from all over the world.even if mylot did not pay us anymore i would still be here.cheers sue
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• United States
1 Feb 08
i would have to agree. I wouldn't care if I got money or not. however, it is nice that they reward us.
@angel08 (120)
• Philippines
1 Feb 08
Me too, I joined coz they pay but now my reasons for staying is that I've learn and can learn many things from our fellow mylotters.
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• United States
1 Feb 08
You can learn if you know who to trust and who to take with a grain of salt. :) This can be a very rewarding site.
@bjazi085 (29)
• Malta
1 Feb 08
I came to my lot by chance and I was going to shut down the page when suddenly I've realised that this page pays you off. So I stayed with the intention of making some money, but when I saw that I was making a very low amount of money I've decided to quit. None the less here I am writing this comment.Yes I fully agree with you here in my lot people are always ready to help each other.Aske a question of any type and you will alwasy find a reply. Help is just round the corner with mylot. I would really ike to thanks those great brain who invented this site.
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• United States
1 Feb 08
bjaz, I am glad you stuck around. continue to do so and you will really see this site open up to you. It is a great way to find answers without being afraid of what people think about you.