Does controversy pay?

I do see many controversial posts getting a TON of attention. I do think sometimes the author is doing it on purpose. I sometimes bite because they really can push some of my buttons, but then most of the time I just pass them up. Life's too short to spend here in an uproar. In my opinion, it's not worth doing. Sure it may pay an extra cent, but I just don't want to have to deal with all the anger they can cause or the low ratings one can get from them.

It seems like we two have same frequency.Because,just a few minutes ago,i started a discussion exactly on the same topic!! I'm writing this response from the answers i got from my responses..i got some 4 responses and all of the report that "Controversy really PAYS!!" They say that people are got attracted towards the controversial topics more than the normal ones....But sometimes,funny,boring topics also get some large amount of responses like 150+....And coming to the Mylot's system,nobody here dont know,how it works really!!! Some people say that you will get 1 cent for every response you give,but in my experience,its not right...Some times i'm totally underpaid and some time i'm really over paid...for example,i got $0.96 for doing some 5-10 responses!! and vice versa..... So,nobody know the Mylot's system! They are keeping it a secret!!

Of course controversy pays, Just ask Al Franken. =) And this from someone who has never gotten double digits on my discussions. Now I know what I'm doing wrong. =/

well, just let them be...that is only my opinion though...

I would just like to point at that a few of these "controversial" subjects produce meaningful discussions. I love to argue politics. Yes there are discussions that degenerate to name calling and other childish behavior. This is when I bow out. Also, I don't think I understand the rating thing. Why do people care how many stars the have?

I wouldnt know yet today is in fact my first 24 hours and id like to see first what this whole website is about...

I dont think so.. if im in that situation like if i notice any such discusion i try my level best to spak normal there if it is really controversial to me , and if its overdone or just like the author is too harsh i would just feel like skipping to the other discussion i hope many people are like me.. so we just cant come to a conclusion that people who starts such a discussion can earn more.. sometime they can also be left with zero responses who know?!!

I am sure there is a lot of truth to that statement. I'm not sure that I think it is the best way to increase earnings but many people do it. To each his own, I guess. I have a different definition of success here at myLot than the bottom line. Not to say that I am necessarily always successful here, but I get what I come here for.

Controversy seems to pay a lot not only in MyLot but even more so in print and broadcast media. It has been proven that the more controversial an article is, the more sales it generates that's why tabloids are selling like hot cakes because they capitalize on news and stories that generate a lot of curiousity and controversy. So the same must be true in MyLot. As to whether it is intentionally done on MyLot in the same manner as in print and broadcast media, to post controversial topics for discussion, the possibility exists that it is so.But in all fairness, there are a lot of serious discussions which may be on a controversial topic but which are down to earth insofar as the res[onses are concerned. of course there is also a lot of the other kind.

Sometimes. It depends on the reason why a subject or topic is controversial or seen that way. It also depends on who is posting it. I know that raises a lot of questions but this is just what I've experienced here to be true. It also depends a LOT on how the question or discussion is phrased or worded. Things can be a controversial or hot topic, but worded nicely and therefore a respectful decent discussion happens. Others can be worded obnoxiously and therefore push a lot more buttons, garnering a lot more attention. One of the keys to success here is making something interesting. I have a friend on my list who manages to come up with some really interesting titles for his discussions, and I'm sure that gets more hits and responses. Another key to success is choosing a subject or interest pool that almost everybody would have as an interest, then the pool of people you reach is bigger. Last but not least, if you care about the subject(s) you post about and explain thoroughly, people will see that and be more likely to respond. I've seen some posts here by people who are obviously just trying to make a buck, and that isn't the goal - at least not the main goal of sharing information lol.

I do not think that more responses the discussion fetches more you are paid. I think that what ever you write or respond or comment hardly one or two sent per writing is credited to your account.

yup controversy always pays off everywhere irrespective of the field u r in. controversy helps the product or any item to get noticed in the public eye. so it helps in its promotion itm doesn matter if it is good or bad promotion until it helps in its growth.

yes no doubt they get more money because everyone has different opinions they want to post. I myself actually have been trying to think of something controversial to post.

well i can say one thing..controversy do pays off..and its paying you all..so just enjoy it..as we all here are for money.. nd ya one more thing..controversy do create entertainment also..and i dont think anyone will disagree with me that we like money with a bit entertainment..

Hi doubleloveyou Yes you are right. To get more hits, people do it. But i'm not sure how much extra those discussion can bring. I'm getting a decent amount everyday without much hits on my topics or without getting involved in heated long discussion. I think it's just a misconception that controversy pays more. I think quality and useful discussion is more important in long run perspective.