are YOU: a TOPIC STARTER or a RESPONDER?

@andak2007 (3229)
Philippines
September 24, 2008 5:14am CST
I really find it hard to start new interesting discussions nowadays..it seems i have ran out of new ideas in my head...i might need a break from mylot..soon when i reach my goal..but i just want to ask you all my friends..are you a topic starter or just a responder?how many topics do you usually make per day?and how many posts you make as an answer?as for me..i start at least one topic a day and respond to at least 10..sometimes im typing here in mylot with just one hand..hehe..my other hand is holding my little girl.
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• India
24 Sep 08
In the beginning i was a responder , by beginning i just mean the starting days on mylot. But when i got a good idea of mylot i was a heavy topic starter and my highest was 6 topics in an hour but now same case as you i seem to have exhausted of all my ideas. So as of now i am a responder but i do start atleast 1 discuassion in 1 day or so.
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
huh?6 topics in an hour?that is something there..yeah i get the drain of ideas too..sometimes i have so many ideas and topic on my head that i get to as many as 5 in a day but that is just about it..but with you 6 topics in an hour is amazing...do you get to give comments on them all or no comments at all?
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
try to practice more here..this is like a training ground for those who wants to learn more english.
• China
25 Sep 08
To date, I am mainly a responder. Maybe someday I can become a successful topic starter.But there are two troubles: First, my english is poor, so it is very difficult for me to express my thought very well. Second, I don't have too much time to start a topic or make too many responses:)
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• Sweden
24 Sep 08
With just a few weeks on my neck I'm a responder. I haven't started a single thread yet, but I try to be active in discussions :D
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
that is good try to keep that up and soon you learn your ways here in mylot..well you can just start topic that is interesting to you..people here are very friendly and i am sure many will respond.
• Sweden
24 Sep 08
Aww, thank you. That really encourage me to start a discussion. I just need something to discuss about :3
@biggerb (2024)
• India
25 Sep 08
Nowadays i am only a responder.Initially I tried my hand at starting new discussions but i just could not come up with a topic that could create interest in others.There were topics which I thought were good,but sadly there were hardly any responses.I really got discouraged and gave up.I thought its better to just respond.I try and respond to atleast 10 a day.But I am there every single day unless I am out of station or I have lots of guests at home.I truly appreciate those who are able to evoke alot of interest.There are some simple topics but the responses are many.I appreciate this topic of yours and I already find you have got quite alot of responses.Good for you with a little one on your hand you are doing so well.keep it up.Your attitude is good you start atleast one, that's very good.
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
yes i envy them especially those that are always on top list like everyday they never fail to get as many as 100 responses...at least 1 for me is fine.
• Malaysia
25 Sep 08
I think I rather respond more than start because when you start then you'll have an unwritten obligation to respong to every response that you get so it's better to just repond. I start a discussion when I really want to start one and not just for the sake of it. ^^
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
i am more than happy to give back comments..it is my pleasure you know.
@msedge (4011)
• United States
29 Nov 08
I am lazy thinking of any topic most of the time.I just start discussion when some topic comes to my mind but it's not very often.Mostly i am just a responder.I love making responses to topics that could relate to me or i have something to share with.
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
3 Dec 08
i was supperrr lazy starting a topic last month of november and even responding to friends topics i also do not like..maybe i was just not much of mylotting last month so i am making up for it this month and i hope that my energy will not wear out in the middle of the month!
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• Sri Lanka
24 Sep 08
At the beginning I was just a respondent. Gradually I have become a starter as well. However, still I respond more than starting.
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
but which more are you a responder or a starter?..me im more of a responder.
• Sri Lanka
25 Sep 08
Responder
@derek_a (10874)
25 Sep 08
Although I have started a few topics when I first joined myLot, I am more of a topic responder, but I will only respond to topics if I feel I have something a worthwhile to say. :-)
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• Philippines
24 Sep 08
Hi there andak2007! When I was just starting with myLot, I used most of my time here to start my own discussions. As time went by, I have become more of a responder. I love reading the discussions started by myLotters. I feel more fulfilled responding to them and sharing my ideas and opinions on issues at hand. I think that's how we all are from time to time. I am not really good at starting discussions unless I am very inspired to do so.
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
yes inspirations are very important..me i usually get my topics about my kids and my family and the things that i seen tv or the news..sometimes i really cannot think of something then i just respond.
28 Sep 08
I'm a responder! I never know what to throw out as an idea to start up a topic. I figure nobody wants to talk about what I want to talk about so I never start up a topic! LOL I've just recently started back up to responding to topics...I kinds to a leave of absence from the internet for a bit (I was sick) and forgot about this website...my bad!! LOL Renee
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
28 Sep 08
oh you forgot about mylot?how sad..maybe if you get to visit here more often then you won't get sick anymore..this site is fun fun fun.
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
28 Sep 08
oh sorry to hear that...just concentrate more on getting well..do not mind us here..hehe.
28 Sep 08
I was actually in the hospital with heart problems so I was more concentrated on that than the computer!!
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• Philippines
24 Sep 08
I am more of a responder than topic starter, I'm having difficulty as well in thinking new topic to discuss lately. I usually respond to 15-20 discussion daily and rarely start a discussion, only when I'm in the mood or if I think of something.
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
the mood is very important..today i made just 4 topics..im just concentrating on giving back comments.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
These days, I am more of a responder. I think we earn both ways so I don't really mind whichever is applicable then I'd do. When I have no good topic to post, I don't post. I am not giving my brain a hard time with trying to come up with a topic each day. If no topic is on my mind. I always just respond.
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
hehe..that is a very good attitude...but i think if our topic earns lots of responses..we get to earn more..am i right?
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
maybe yes that is true ..it is just based on my experience here too..well whatever works the most right..are you uploading photos too?
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
Maybe, I am not really sure because there are times however that I even earn more by just responding. Nobody would know really how myLot is computing but my experience is giving me a lot of hints.
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@Margarit (3676)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
I do both, starter and responder at the same time, I like to start discussion and find out what they think about my post. I feel honor if someone respond it even if it has only few response. I am also responder most of the time if i dont have any idea to discuss. I only response to the discussion if i can relate with it. Happy mylotting.
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
hi margarit.. my baby's name is also margaret...its really hard to relate to some topics that are somewhat regional.
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@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
i am more of a responder..i like to respond to fascinating topics such as fashion, tv shows, music, movies, relationships and other personal issues.. as much as i wanted to start off a topic, i can't.. you know, i can't think of any topics that can catch mylotters attention... i have started some but only few responded so i'd rather reply to discussions that my fellow mylotters started...
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
its really hard to think of something that would catch the attention of people here especially with such a varied likes and dislikes...i try to make the title of my topic easy and something that will make you understand just the title only..something that is universal also.
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
i am also just a passenger most of the time...and sometimes just an observer.
24 Sep 08
I've always been the passenger rather than the driver or leader.I get the sense that there are no new hot topics , a lot of stuff on TV and the mass media is recycled and regurgiated and refashioned , although the elements may essential be the same.
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@vivapinay (231)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
As i am still new in mylot, I am browsing and familiarizing myself here with the topics. And I must admit that sometimes, there are similar topics, even similar questions posted. So at the moment I am still a responder!
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
yes..i was like that too when i was just starting here in mylot, and that was eons ago..my first goal then was to post as many as i can and add as many friends as i can..then i started to post topics and my friends responded..i got the hang of it and now that i am more active here than ever..i like just to start a topic and then give back comments...i hope you enjoy your stay here.
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
yes you're welcome..try to add more friends and then if you can give comments to those who responded your topic in that way..your topic will gain more exposure...and then you get some more responses from others...good luck.
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
Thanks for welcoming me here. I have started 2 discussions already and hope to get more responses. Happy mylotting!
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@balasri (26537)
• India
26 Sep 08
I am definitely a kind of both.I never ran out of ideas to make new discussions and never tired of responding to the best discussions.
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@balasri (26537)
• India
26 Sep 08
I am so happy to be welcomed like this.I do remember you very well friend.
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
26 Sep 08
hi there old friend i hope you still can remember me..good you have landed on my discussion.
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• United States
28 Sep 08
Since today is the first time that I've spent here on mylot, I guess I'm a wait and see. I have a feeling that i'll be more of a responder though. Starting a topic seems a bit daunting to me right now.
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
28 Sep 08
yes for now it is daunting but soon when you feel ready i will be more than happy to respond.
• Singapore
28 Sep 08
Just have fun!
@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
25 Sep 08
I'm a responder. I did start a few discussions but I find it difficult to come up with interesting topics to write about. It's much easier for me to respond to other people's discussions. Maybe it's because my mother tongue isn't English and when I respond I have a lot of the words I need to use before me. I don't know. Maybe it will change when I'm a bit longer around here. I do hope so, 'cause apparently you can earn more when you start discussions. Have a nice day
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
is that so?i never really thought of that in that way..although i am two years here already this is just the most active mylot month for me.
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
yeah that you get to earn more from starting topics rather than responding.
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@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
25 Sep 08
That you earn more when starting a discussion? That's what I've been told. Apparently you earn more if you get a lot of responses, even days after you're discussion started. Have a nice day
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• Singapore
24 Sep 08
I'm both a topic starter adn responder. I try to start a discussion every few days. I noticed that once I start a discussion and there are many responses, I would spend the next few days commneting on the responses. On other days when I don't do that I will just post responses until I get really tired or it gets really late and I have to go sleep or I will get grumpy teh next day.
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
haha you get grumpy the next day...maybe you have used your brain too much...me too i also stay up late just to give comments to those who responded to my topic..i feel that i owe it to them..do you feel that way too?
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
and then one thing i notice that if you give back comments many more will response and that makes me happier.
• Singapore
24 Sep 08
I always comment on the responses for my discussions. These people have taken the time to respond and I feel that it is plain courtesy to comment on them. Cheers!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
25 Sep 08
i'm mostly a responder. if i can't come up w/something interesting for a discussion i don't start one. some of the topics people use drive me nuts. can't believe they get answers to them.
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
i also do not understand that..as i was cleaning up my unresolved topics..i got like 7 topics with no responses when i really thought that they will gain many responses but to my dismay..they got zero..i hate to see them in my list how i wish i could delete them.
@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
yes i hope it does not add up to too many to count.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
25 Sep 08
we all learn by our mistakes. do't worry about it.
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@Humbug25 (12540)
24 Sep 08
Hi there andak2007 Like the new avatar!! I usually spend my time responding to all my friends that have started new discussions and I have had an email about it. Then I start a new discussion to which I comment to everyone's response by then I have got some more emails from friends about their new discussions and so it goes on. So I do both but more responding and commenting than anything!
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
yes..it is mangosteen...a delicious fruit that i like to eat. i have to say you are very active here..im glad that you have ample of time here..my time is really limited...so i make the most of it.
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
me too im not that active but i manage to start at least three topics today and i get to answer them back tomorrow...i will be off any moment now..tatah!
@Humbug25 (12540)
24 Sep 08
Well I wasn't very active yesterday and won't be much today as I have a bit of a personal problem and I haven't got my mind on things. I don't really have a lot of time but I can type fast and I am a quick worker!! I have all my friends discusiions emailed to me so that I don't have to go looking for discussions to reply to but I don't reply to all my friends discussions because they don't always apply to me! Cheers
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