why some people say mylot is a scam?

@pau_79 (790)
Philippines
September 15, 2008 10:44pm CST
I just responded in post by a newbie asking if mylot pays-coz he read somewhere that this is a scam site, well even if I havent reached payout I believe this is an honest site. I guess some people consider it a scam because it takes a while to earn. Some presume that if you post a 100 comments you earn a lot, but not realizing the quality of post and eventually just stop and they are the ones calling mylot a scam site because they failed to reach payout. For all the newbies-all I can say is dont watch your earnings grow-just participate-youll find that participating in discussion is priceless because you become wiser if not smarter. at the end of the day-its not just all about the earnings. happy posting everyone!
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@snpyvin (1518)
• Malaysia
17 Sep 08
Thanks for the advice and i agree the part that we shouldn't look at the part of earning to participate over here. Just post to what ever discussion you interested and make sure quality is important than quantity. Have a nice day and thanks for the advice once again.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
16 Sep 08
I can really say,,,mylot is legit. I am paid by mylot for my participation every month. I received pay out every month. and I can testify that this site is not a scam. This is real. Just spend time here, enjoy, have fun and you will earn. PAU, you will receive your payment soon if you will be determined o reach pay out., Good luck.
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@KrauseHome (36449)
• United States
16 Sep 08
Part of the reason some of the Newbies may think it is a Scam is due to people that were once members here, and have been banned are going around spreading that this is a Scam, when in reality most of them made more than I have on here, and just upset because someone turned them in or something. I would Honestly tell everyone that you will not get Rich being a member of myLot. Even if you spend all of your waking hrs. in here, you could not make as much in one day that you will make working for someone else. The extra that you make in here, is up to you, and I feel the things you learn in here, and the people you meet in here makes up for anything the money does not as well. Wishing you the Best.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
Yup, me too-its either they can handle the truth or otherwise. but geez mylot can be addictive -I burned at least 4 dishes since Ive been registered lol. I just wonder what are the grounds that can ban you-but nevertheless I hope I wont lol
• United States
16 Sep 08
I wouldn't exactly jump to conclusions with "its impossible to get rich here"... honestly, I wouldn't expect to be rich anywhere around your ranking (no offense, I'm just saying) or anywhere close to 100,000 ranking for that matter. If there is one person here who has 1 million to 100 million ranking, then I think its safe to say they're damn close to being rich and are making more in a month than what they make at work. However I haven't seen anyone with that type of ranking yet, so until then we shouldn't be so quick to rule out the possibility of getting rich from here. The reason I'm talking that high of a ranking is because from my point of view, u have to set your standards high in order to make anything substancial on mylot. If you want I'd love to prove it to you, but I can tell you it won't happen to me by next week.
@Jamian (2603)
• Philippines
18 Sep 08
they say that because they are ignorant, they do not know nothing, i have been here for 1 year, and I enjoyed posting here!
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
2 Oct 08
jamian its nice to know that you have been on mylot for over a year now. just to let everyone know that you were paid or you might not have been there still. am i right or wrong?
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
Simple because they don't get to enjoy Mylot like we do. I must agree when you say that Mylot is not just all about Money. But rather meeting other people and having the chance to share your ideas with them.
@prajnith (941)
• India
16 Sep 08
this is the best discussion i come accross.. i joined mylot 4 days back , and in the begining i dint even knew we can earn in mylot.. all i cared was the members over here are really awesome. the moment i ask something i get response from someone, a really good site to improve our knowledge and get help. i had joined a site similar to mylot but members over there were mainly business or money making people and not that involved in other stuffs... i really dont care how much i earn all i care is the knowledge i gained here. even made lots of friends here who helped me and some even made me realize how difficult it is out there.. thank you pau_79 for this wonderfull discussion you started and i would really like to thank mylot admin's for creating such a wonderfull site. take care..
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
Yeah mylotters are a community of friendly and smart individuals all over the world-ready to help when you need it. unlike some sites that evolves on earning alone-mylot stands out because you get to pick topics that you enjoy and most of all people here simply LOVES TO SHARE
@prajnith (941)
• India
17 Sep 08
ya i have seen this ,i asked for some help and so many people have shared their thoughts to help me out.. really wonderfull place to be.. thank you..
• United States
17 Sep 08
Well, I am not one who has been paid out yet because I have not reached the $10.00 limit for payout. This is my fault because I was not active as I was working on other projects. However, I have read many different opinions on this subject and I see it this way: Mylot is a great place to discuss many of the days news stories. This has been a great place for discussion especially after this year's number of natural disasters and the U.S. Presidential Campaign and elections. I enjoy Mylot because it is a place to keep up with my writing, seeing how other people feel about different things and a place to meet people, even if it is only on-line. Here is how I feel about the idea of Mylot being a scam...if you have reached the $10.00 payout limit and have not been paid, then you might consider this program a scam. If you have not reached your payout limit and begin to call it a scam, then you might want to rethink what a scam is. I am not pointing you out, I am just saying this in general. Thanks for the discussion.
• United States
17 Sep 08
Oops, sorry. Did not realize that my first post here had been saved. My laptop had locked up momentarily and then it started back up. I am at a diner that offers free WIFI and it appeared to be acting up. Sorry for the double entry.
• United States
17 Sep 08
I can not say one way or another if Mylot is a scam. I can say this though, I am enjoying the discussions and when my creativity starts up, I like starting new discussions. This year in particular has been a great year for discussions with all of the terrible natural disasters and the U.S. Presidential Campaigning and Elections nearing. I have been enjoying Mylot and even if I do not get paid, then, at least I can keep up with my writing and meeting people, even if it is only on-line. I feel that Mylot is not a scam, but it is up to the individual to decide.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
18 Sep 08
Mylot stimulates our brains to look at a post thread and find meaningful input which makes us aware even more
• Estonia
16 Sep 08
Those who come here solely for money claim that MyLot after posting 1000s of low-quality responses and discussions, and getting pennies for it. MyLot is not about making money - it is about being in a nice community with a chance to share any of your ideas with others. Those who do not want to understand this will keep saying that Mylot is a scam. But once you hade decided to stay with Mylot for the sake of entertainment, you will like it forever, and you can even increasy your earnings if you forget the financial side of being here, and just post for your own pleasure. This is what I have learned so far after being a member for quite a while.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
To be honest I used to be one of them-I joined because they say you earn when you respond/open thread. This is the first site I joined when I had a hard time landing a project in odesk and after a while -Im so glad I found this site.
• United States
16 Sep 08
It is so funny how people consider mylot a scam. For one a lot of newbies can't even define the definition of what the word "scam" really means. If that were so then that means I would have never received my two payments I got from them. One time in October 2007 I received $10.64 and just recently last month I received $26.40 through paypal. People on here should realize this is a fun activity which can pay fairly well for making discussions, making blogs and replying to other people's discussions. So to the people who call it a scam should do their homework because they will be proven wrong.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
Hey, I almost didnt recognized you with your new avatar lol. I dont doubt you easily reach payouts coz I know that you post top quality thread and views
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
Good day... given there are a lot of scam sites out there and I was a victim to one but I can honestly vouch for mylot. I have received 2 payouts since I've join and looking forward for my third in the next month payout. Just hang in there keep on posting relevant and interesting issues and soon enough you'll receive your first payout. And most of all try to enjoy your stay here as well. It's a fun and rather addicting site.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
Yeah-its very addicting-I dont notice the time when Im posting or even just browsing threads
@rekcart83 (149)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
I've read and searched a lot before considering trying and registering here at mylot. So far I've been here for more than a week and got a dollar for my posts. I'm still trying to see if they'll pay after I reach my minimum payout. I think they will. If not then everything that I've read from fellow members that they've been paid are lies.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
Im sure you wont get disappointed as long as youre entitled to receive your payment =) Believe it or not some even increase min payout to $25 because they easily reach $10
@Glugster (30)
• South Africa
16 Sep 08
As scam is when you have to spend some of your own hard-earned cash before you get anything. Usually all you get is a smaller bank balance and none of the wonderfull promises of wealth occurs. In MyLot's case, it does not cost you a cent to start earning something. All it takes is time and participation. If you are purely focussed on check your earnings figure at the top every day, then you will definately not be successful here.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
During my first few days I always check my earnings-then realized it just makes me sad and since I learn so much and get inspired by others post I told myself that I shouldnt bother with my earnings coz I know somehow I cant put a price on knowledge I gain here
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
I like the way your views about this site. Yes its true that joining here after all is not a matter of having money that much. This site help us communicate effective and help us promote a good camaraderie of relationship. As I have read your post I became more patience and learn how to wait blessings. I could say that this is a good site where everybody can participate a clean discussions and after that you will then realized how great to be a member of this site.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
Its good to know you have a clear perspective of what mylot is -btw welcome to mylot!
@paulsy (1263)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
Well, I guess we can't blame some people for being somewhat pessimistic about participating in mylot. Some of these people have been scammed several times, and really have wasted a lot of time and effort trying to earn, only to realize that they were just scammed by those sites. Mylot is definitely not like all these sites. It may take time and effort, and perseverance, but they definitely pay their participants. I know for sure, because I have received payouts from mylot a couple of times already. For the longest time I have been a member at mylot, if I had only been actively writing, I might have had a whole lot of payouts todate.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
Couldnt agree more with you.
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
I think people are just trying to be safe because there are tons and tons of scam sites in CyberSpace. Nobody would want to spend time for something that they wouldn't get anything from. New members should take time to read the do's and dont's of a site before they post something. It's also possible that some people probably was banned from the site because they keep on violating rules, hence, they tell other people that the site is scam.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
yeah, new members will make their first thread saying hey heres a great site come join then post their url link. I've had my share of deleted topics because someone must have post referral links-guess I just have to live with it and sometimes I make a note not to post ref link lol
• Singapore
16 Sep 08
I'm glad to have found mylot. I have been paid by myLot once last month and it definitely is not a scam. I know that we often check how much we got for this and that, it's human nature. What these people need to know is that they need to post regularly and write a lengthy post. I have seen the newbies giving 3 word posts which will earn them nothing. So, it is important to educate them on how to earn more at myLOt. There are many discussions on these topics. I learn a lot from myLotters here and I'm very happy. Even though I feel that it is not a site where I can earn a residual income from, it is still aadditional change in my pocket.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
I even read one newbie complaining he didnt earn much after he made 50 replies but when I saw his profile-its all one liner and some just have 3 words.
@sabbatha (287)
• United States
16 Sep 08
Well, it doesn't really matter to me. It will be nice if it does pay out, but quite honestly I would be wasting my time on a forum somewhere posting, so it might as well be here. In fact I love that I moved over here from my regular site because it was only people from the US on that one. I love that their are people from all over the world on this site. It's interesting to get the perspective from people from different countries and walks of life. And if it pays me a bit to do that, then that's just extra, but even if it didn't I'd still be here having fun and wasting too much time. lol
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
Nice to hear from someone who appreciates mylot no matter what happy posting!
@hrjustin (126)
• United States
16 Sep 08
I think that a lot of people are really cautious of scams that might be why they think mylot is a scam. Like you said most new people don't realize how much they need to participate here at mylot. people just try to answer as many posts as possible with junk answers and think that's all that counts to make money. I have been here for a few weeks and i don't really have to many posts but my earnings are up to 2.02 so far. I don't think that's to bad considering i only answer discussions that interest me. I also havent made many discussions that have gotten alot of responses. Im here more for the people and discussions then just for the money. I will reach payout eventually but it will probably take a while.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
Wow-with the rate youre going youll cash in within the month Good for you dude.
@Sarah1108 (310)
• United States
16 Sep 08
I just started on here a week ago. I will say when my friend first sent me a link to the page i thought it sounded to good to be true. But i tried it and had good earnings my first day. I have set earning goals and things like that but I am already more into posting then i am watching my money grow. Some days i will even get on here and start checking discussions before looking at how much money i made the day before. I really like it here. Its nice to talk to people from all over the world and get advice or sometimes just a good laugh.
@pau_79 (790)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
makes us appreciate other cultures as well