Native English Vs Non native-English

I disagree. It is good that they invite non-native speakers, but it has nothing to do with your being non-native why you don't get responses. I am a native english speaker and I get anywhere from 0 to 5 responses on almost every discussion, ones getting more than that being the exception, not the rule. At the same time, I have seen people that are clearly non-native english speakers have discussions in the top discussions page with 20, 30, 40 or more responses, sometimes even over 100, and their discussions sitting within the top couple of pages for several days before finally fading into the background. It is however true that people typically respond to their friends first. I have seen several people say they have done this. Therefore, I think it is important to get a lot of active friends who share your interests. That way, when they visit their 'Discussions my friends started' section, if they have similar intersts to you they will see your discussions and reply to them. I still need quite a few more active friends. Probably more than half of mine are inactive. If I can do that, I think I might get a few more replies. Don't let it discourage you though. The way I see it if I can entertain or inform just one person then I have done my job.

Everyone of us here has its own reason why we choose such topics to respond. Like me, i pick your topic to respond because it caught my attention and i have some ideas to share. It really happened like this all the time. You tend to pick topic which you think it strike and you yourself also encounter such instances.

I would have never guessed that you are from a non english region. I think your english is very good and that is not the reason for no responses. Do you actively respond to others discussions? Are you getting out there and letting people to get to know you? How many friends do you have in your friend list? the more friends the more responses. For every response you get your discussion gets back to the top of the list so more non friends will also see it. What do you consider a little bit of responses? I have been here forever it seems like and most of my discussions I start don't get much for responses. I think I only have 2 that ever made it to 5 pages. The rest maybe 2 pages. It is very hard to get lots of responses and it isn't something you should let discourage you. Try talking about your daily life. Things that have happen to you, experiences. Need help with something ask us all for help. It seems those kind of discussions get more responses than just common questions that pop into your head.

Well I have to say that for the most part if I have trouble understanding what the person is writting, I won't vote for them. It is nothing against you personally it's just that if the quality of writting is poor, then you usually get a poor response. There are a number of sites out there that can help improve you english and writting if that seems like something that you are interested in. I hope that you have better luck and continue to try your best.

Hi Sunil...for a non english speaking region, you do very well. I can almost hear you talk through how you write and its pretty cool..How did you learn english?...School or by going to an english speaking country? Well I am completely english speaking and I dont get that many responses either. SOmetimes I think it depends on what time of day you are on here and who you get to know. Dont worry, as long as you are on here, I will always be a pest and answer your discussions when I can...lol..I even told my hubby about me not being the submissive one as an aquarian...he got a good chuckle out of that one!!...

It's my first day on mylot. I'm also a non native English speaker. I have no idea how to operate in this community, but I heard some people in my country gave high appraise for mylot. It's really amazing and attracts me a lot. Good luck, guys.

While I can be very verbal about the deliberate use of profanity and outright rudeness on the lot, and have been accused because of it, of being 'mean' to people whose first language isn't English, the truth is, I don't care how good or bad your English is. Not everyone is an experienced writer and therefore there is going to be wide range of expression here. What mylotters need to do is stop being so sensitive, less judgmental, and learn to READ more comprehensively in order to widen their range of discussions they reply to. Some of the best people here are not English scholars and I would miss them terribly if they should leave simply because a number of narrow minded people don't think what they have to say is worthwhile.

I think a little over 45% of the mylot population is from non-english speaking states and countries. I'm from the same country as you. But it isn't because of your english that you're not receiving responses, but because your discussions lack exposure. I'm the same, i get only a few responses. But i enjoy mylotting and replying to to others discussions, i cant quit. Happy mylotting

I have never thought of it as English speaking or non English speaking people. i have always felt as much as home as anyone else. In fact i get responses according to the discussion i start. If the discussion is interesting and appeals to people, they respond, no matter what their nationality or native language. Similarly I respond to all discussions without seeing the nationality of the person. i often do not even see the name of the person who has started the discussion. I just see the quality of the discussion. individuals and personalities do not really matter.

Its not about the English buddy, Its about what you have to say. Just ask yourself, If u like the topic, will you refrain from responding only because the discussion starter has bad english ? I think I respond to a discussion if I like the topic or if I have something different to say about the topic... Happy mylotting buddy...

Hello sunil_008! I am from the Philippines too and I am not a native english speaker. I don't think people will not reply to you because you are asian or not. So far so good, I have some good amounts of responses on my discussion. I guess it really depends on the time you posted your discussion and the exposure of your discussion. I even respond to one of your discussion, right?

Hi sunil! I think it takes time to get established in the mylot community. The more friends you add,the better the turn out on your discussions. Some of my discussions that I thought would be good have turned out to be flops while others I thought wouldn't do well have done great. There are alot of people here from your country too and sometimes there may be a language barrier. Heads up though...as you accumulate friends..you'll also accumulate responses. I hope your not considering leaving early. I appreciate your responses and enjoy your posts. Take care.

although your english is not excellent, it is not so bad either. i could understand what you are trying to say. i do not think that the poor response has something to do with your english. you should try posting topics that interest most people if you want to get lots of response. it would also help if you have may friends because it is easier to keep track of the topics started out by your friends.

I never think in that way Choose a topic that you think everyone can comment on. 2 days ago I joined mylot Today one of my discussion was at the top and my earning also raised. You should be calm and try to do something different to get response. And this is it.

sunil,being a non English speaker shouldnt bother you at all. English is just a language like Chinese, Filipino or Japanese! Here on mylot I havent quite noted what you are talkng about. People usually leave comments on any topic interesting and this doesnt matter whether you are an English speaker or not! This was a nice discussion you raised here!

I think we native speakers of English should be glad where non-native speakers are able to write well enough for us to understand. But native speakers of the language should endeavour to write as well as they can in order to provide examples of good English for those that are learning. all the best urban

Hi sunil...I really don't think it matters to most of us where you are from and how well you write English. Some of the English speaking people here write terribly, have many typos and spell worse. They are lazy and do not check their work before they post. Your post isn't too bad at all. I think it polite however to comment to at least some of the people who have responded to you. We might think you have posted your discussion and are not bothered to read what we write back to you.

Chin up, Siunil! It takes a while to figure out topics that will simulate conversation. Do not feel isolated, just read the popular discussions and see what draws a crowd. And by the way, your english is fine.

hi, English is my second language too. But I don't see there is any problem with response to my discussions. and I just see your English is fluent, so it won't prove to be a problem. Language itself is the tool for us to communicate in a wider range, a path to better learn other culture and customs. It serves us well. So, no worry.

Hi,I am not a native english speaker,but I really want to learn it well.As known to all ,english is a very important communication language through the whole world,especialy in this integrated society of rapid economic development.I find mylot is a good platform to those who want to learn english,make friends and so on.I hope all friends in mylot can help each other,make progress together.I believe we can make it. Great day to you all.