If I was After Money, I would NOT have been at MYLOT

@thesids (22180)
Bhubaneswar, India
February 10, 2012 1:45am CST
Hi Friends and Lotters Recently I was told by a close friend of Mine that I am on this site for Money....and then, another one whom I asked said it is a possible reason of me being here as for friendship there are other sites!!! Money? How Much? A Mere USD 10? Heck, it isnt even enough for my monthly expenses on Chocos, Cakes, Chowmien (Noodles) There are a lot of other places to be on If I was After Money and you all know those places...Right!!! I fail to understand why people have such standards and think all of the world to be the same as they are... At least I am not one of those who would say I am not after money on other discussions that asked - Why Are You Here or would you still continue MYLOT if it became a NON Paying Site - and talk about or bring in Money onto discussions anywhere they think. I am using this website to gain on Information, Knowledge and Friendship. This site exists for me only because It allows me to reach out to friends which I cannot do in real life - because of the Differences in Locations and also because of the fact that I am confined to my home. Your Views. I know, discussions of Money And MyLot arent welcome thing here and this one might face the AXE... So please be aware before responding. Cheers theSids.
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@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
10 Feb 12
Hey sweetie. Well money is not the issue here. You know why i am here though. Lemme go see where i have hidden that damn rum. Seems we need something stronger today.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
dear saphy, You lost your rum again? Bu I didn't see you with bhaby last night...dam* I was online in Facebook last night and I guess I missed you and bhaby... where you two hiding huh?
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Feb 12
Hi saphrina Finding you here really made my day. You know, of late, I am not finding any right kind of person to share some great Vodka... but you mention Rum today dont have it right now... wait... I am surely going to get us some... [i]Well money is not the issue here. You know why i am here though.[/i]
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@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
10 Feb 12
Did YOU hide your rum? Then could it be possible to find out that it was YOU who stole the vodka the other day?
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@lekhya (819)
• India
10 Feb 12
Thesids... To be frank, i logged into this site with the intention to make money.But after i am seriously into it,i loved everything about it.It is the best discussion board online.Here most of my doubts got clarified.I trust the people in this site.I have made many friends and invited a few to my Facebook account just to have a long term relationship.I enjoy every second here.Money is now secondary for me.Facebook is nothing when compared to this site.Whether you believe it or not after entering into mylot i now rarely visit facebook just to say a hi or to view my notifications.There is nothing else to do in that site.Its a mere waste of time there.What do you feel?
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
14 Feb 12
Hi lekhya You speak my words dear. Many of my issues too have gt resolved here. I have found a place on the Internet where I can afford to be me without any masks and this really makes things great. I too find facebook boring as I never got used to it. It is all about photos and messages but nothing about these great discussions where we really share and become close to many friends of ours.
@lekhya (819)
• India
13 Feb 12
Thanks for the support smurf... Hope you will stay here for a long time... I wish most of the newbies would also stay here and have fun without leaving. 3 cheers to mylot. All the best! Happy mylotting!
• Philippines
11 Feb 12
Hi Lekya, Like you, I rarely go to facebook as I am so hooked up in here. I wasn't online these past few days because of my busy schedule but I am happy that I am back now. Money is actually the first reason on why most mylotter sign up in here. And that is usually the main reason of most of us. But as we go on with our lives, we tend to realize that it is not all about that. And mostly, we tend to realize that it is about the friendship we got. Like you, I also trust the people in here. And I have learned a lot from them. I learned a lot of things about life and from other aspects which of great help to me. Anyways, enjoy this site. ^^
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
10 Feb 12
Come on, my friend! Everybody knows how crazy you are when it comes to chocolate and cakes. You must admit you need the ten dollars from myLot to buy yourself more chocolate. I will not hide behind words, the reason I joined myLot was... money. I can't do too much with the money I earn here but still I can't stay away from myLot. When time didn't let me be here for as long as I wanted, I thought I was going to forget myLot. But guess what? Every day or every other day I come here, even if I don't participate, at least I take a look at what are my friends doing. Could this be... addiction?
• United States
11 Feb 12
Oh inu, so you are still around, stalking your friends.. I think I am kind of addicted too, especially when I have time and a good conversation going, I have a blast..So it isn't ALL about the money, it's just great benefit..
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Feb 12
Hi inu Of course dear, chocos and cakes make me go and I just cannot resist them What you say is addiction to many... but I have a different view. I think it is the fact that we want to be amongst our friends that we keep logging in here. as normal - we would like meeting our real world friends many a times and we dont say or call that addiction... same here. The only thing... it is via internet... But hey, arent we more closer to many here than many of the real world friends? I think so as I find that many a times we do share a lot of things between us that we normally would not share between the real world friends.
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@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
11 Feb 12
I haven't thought about this "addiction" from this point. Maybe you are right, maybe it isn't addiction. Anyway, I am always glad to be among my myLot friends, as well as my real life friends.
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@pratikm23 (139)
• India
10 Feb 12
Yeah even i see many other people saying that. But i agree that apart from money there are plenty of other reasons to be on mylot. For me the resons can be i improve my english, interact more with people,learn and gain more knowledge. If other than this i am getting paid for it , it is just awesome!
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Feb 12
hi pratik Welcome to mylot. Thank you for supporting me dear and I am sorry that at such an early age here at mylot, you had to bump into this not-so healthy discussion. Hope you see less of such un-healthy discussions.
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
10 Feb 12
Hi Sids, I am here on MYLOT as it was first site which i joined after buying a computer at home and the purpose for it to earn something from online sites. I know we can't earn much from it but its OK if i get something just to interact with friends and sharing experiences/knowledge. People forget sometimes something apart from money is also the reason for hanging on to particular site.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Feb 12
Hi sjvg People forget sometimes something apart from money is also the reason for hanging on to particular site Its not bad to be here for money... but I think we should spare the ones who say and believe and exist here even without money... and not disagree or state such things on discussions.
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@bb_gabs (205)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Hello Sids! My friend introduces me to Mylot. At first, I am encouraged to join because of the money that I will earn, but as time goes by, I really enjoyed Mylot not because of the earnings but for the experience, I dont really earn a lot of money here but I earn a lot of wisdom and hope to earn more friends. I am a member for about 2 months now, but I am really enjoying this.
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• Canada
10 Feb 12
A great big, hearty WELCOME to myLot, bb_gabs! It won't take long to find your special family here...and get to know your great myLot neighbours, and chat "over the cyber-fence" with them! What you earn in love and friendship, will make you far richer in spirit...than the money offered! I have been here 4 plus years, and have found many bright stars from around the world..that light my universe! Each morning, I can't wait to perk my morning coffee, so I can sit down and have a visit with myLot friends...it has become so ritualistic, that I get depressed on days that my ISP or the site is down! Once again, Welcome...and ENJOY!
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Feb 12
Hi bb_gabs Welcome to myLot dear. It is a right place as you say to learn and enjoy. I wish you a great stay and hope that you find many great friends. The amount of money here is not the great and only reason to be around as you have realized in this small time that you have been around. What the bigger prize or token is - the fact that you get to know so many things, make so many people and above all... a Healthy environment.
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
bb_Gabs
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
10 Feb 12
I come here for the friendship and the conversations. Right now I come for the encouragement. The money is an added bonus. I can buy some little something that is not in my budget. so that makes me happy, too. Yes, some people only see things from their point of view. Sad that they can't see things from other points of view. To be pitied more than scorned, I suspect. Take care.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
10 Feb 12
yes writersedge they are so money oriented I wonder if they can'just enjoy mylotting and have fun going back and forth with comments to our friends.mylot so much more than just earnings so they have missed some things here.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
14 Feb 12
Hi writers I wouldnt have found you if it wasnt HWG. And I fail to understand, where does money creep in here. But yes, I agree with you that there are some who can be pitied for their thoughts which are quite so narrow and mean. But as always, we humans tend to forget and move on and so am I. right now, I have moved ahead, and now this is a thing of the past. I know some other day I will encounter one such thing again but now, I am prepared - I will have a mug of coffee and not opt in for a rant of this kind
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
10 Feb 12
Hello Sid i used to run to this site when i need some opinion and look for an answer that i have been looking due to my problem i am not goog in earning here...and in making friends too since i rare to go online actually i really love to be online again all day just like two years ago but things has change now..since now and then...money is not become my priority in this site
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@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
14 Feb 12
I dong deny that first time i join this site..i was after money but then after i see my earning ...i am in a big surprise i guess i give up to earn here and just make friends an dspending my spare time
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
14 Feb 12
Ooh..i am sorry for the bad typo. . I use my mobile and it i s very difficult for me to use the keyboard
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
14 Feb 12
Hi ifa I know you have been busy and it is really great to know that like me you dont go after money here. I come here to enjoy and even at times to vent off my issues. That keeps things much better for me.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
honestly, i became interested because someone told me i could earn money from MyLot. i joined and put only one discussion and took a leave of one year then decided to come back. second to earning money, it is the learning that i acquire that gets me interested. nobody has a monopoly of wit and it pays to hear others talk about a specific matter or discussion. third, i love diversity. the diverse cultures in this world make it more interesting to live in.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
14 Feb 12
Dear Ms. bingskee Ah yes, I remember the days when you went absconding from here... I had even put your avataar in the missing section of my first portrait - the avatar was more in pinkish share with glasses. (I loved that one more and thought you were quite an aged lady) though the current avatar too is quite nice and you look quite younger in this one. i love diversity. the diverse cultures in this world make it more interesting to live in
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
10 Feb 12
Hi Thesids, earning from this site will never able to compensate and gives me enough money to pay for my electricity and internet fees. But, i enjoy the fun of answering and creating discussions in here. Even have the chance to interact with members from around the world, getting to know their lifestyles and cultures as well. It is great to see my friendship and knowledge expand through here. Hope you have a nice weekend over there.
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@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
21 Feb 12
Thesids, i am sure you won't feel lonely if you are able to spend more time in here. Because there will always be someone in here. Hope to be able to see you more often in here...
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
12 Feb 12
Hi myfb That is so very me. I feel and believe the same. And I treasure this much more than what they pay around here. Have a great weekend... Mine... I am all lonely and alone this weekend
• United States
10 Feb 12
Hi The sids, how are you today? He he he Choco? Noodles? YUMMY! I love my lot even when I get the what you call it when my discussion has been deleted? I couls care less becaue the next day I ma still here as you are and here for me is not really about the money either, I enjoyed and have enjoyed talking to different people and friends around the world as you do. It will all be okay. Hope you are having a good day.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
14 Feb 12
Hi jahernandezrivas I enjoyed and have enjoyed talking to different people and friends around the world This makes me love the response and of course my chocos and Noodles do get a mention too Yes dear, the pain and sadness is gone now, the responses have been really helping and this is what I love - a place where you find a solution to almost all the issues that you might have and with sincerity and no obligations
• Singapore
10 Feb 12
Hi thesids, Be grateful that I am risking my earnings for you! Just joking... Anyway perhaps many have been attracted here because of the (possible) earnings, I know I did when I came across this site by accident while browsing the web. Being attracted here is one thing but those who stayed on, and there are many many many people who have been here for years, I am sure the earnings is not the most important thing. It is a nice bonus that came after those that you have mentioned--knowledge, information and friendship. And whoever said that it is ALL for the money, maybe they didn't have first hand experience or maybe they didn't have a good time or whatever reason. Whatever people say and think is their own business, I abide by my own. Sincerely.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Feb 12
hi bluemoonpavilion Dear, I am so happy seeing your lovely avatar (if you remember, I had appreciated this on a discussion from Shibham long back).... but you see, I cannot resist this color. It is quite so very appealing and lovely Unfortunately this lotter exists here for more than my years here. I loved reading your words and trust me, I am feeling better reading this - Whatever people say and think is their own business, I abide by my own. Sincerely. I should stop getting too emotional now...:)
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• Singapore
13 Feb 12
I know I am irresistable! I see you are a blue yourself and yes, I do remember that comment in the discussion. There are so many users here and we are bound to meet with some strange people, as well as lovely ones (like me, heehee), so just associate with these and avoid the others. Don't worry, we do get emotional now and then, you'll get over it.
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
10 Feb 12
Hi sid, As many said here before, me too joined this site at first for extra earning only. But now, till this day, i am yet to reach the payout. So it is well understood that i am here not for money but i enjoy the discussions,friendship and above all i get a lot of information and knowledge on various topics. Now you tell me, is monitory gain more important than all these? take care.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Feb 12
Hi Viju Well, I am 100% sure, money could never have got me my Puzzle and also those great responses and comments we have shared.
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
11 Feb 12
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Hi godson I came to myLot for money - it was just 5 months ago since I thought of trying to use the Internet for something better other than facebook gaming So the first reason that brought me here is to earn. Although eventually, I have gained friends like you here - which makes my interaction and discussions here more fun and entertaining. I have tried to set a quota for my earnings before but then I could not even do it now - and I think it is okay. I eventually fount out that knowledge, friends here, and reading similar experiences here where I can get ideas and apply in my own life are the main reason why I still come here even when my daily earnings are suffering now. It is 10th of the month now and I am still not earning 5 dollars where before I am already reaching the minimum. It is not such a big deal for me now - but of course, I can't deny that I am enjoying the earning part still while I am enjoying interacting with friends and even the new people I came across here. I just love myLot and even when I become busy one day and won't be able to spend a lot of time here - I will somehow peek in and continue to pop once in a while.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Feb 12
Hi godmom You know, when we get close, something like you referring me as godson and me referring you as godmom... I think we get closer and above the Monetary things for sure otherwise I feel uncomfortable using such words of affection and closeness between us. Now, in amidst this where does money creep in! I was quite upset and shocked when this kind of a response came from a close friend. I dont disagree with their thoughts and reasons of - their existence here - must be money for them but I dont think that this was a wise and healthy thing to happen. Anyways, I am not sure what will happen in future when my dear you gets busy because I still do find time to log in at least once a day to check out whats happening at the ends of my friends...., it really is something that No Money can fetch me....
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
en, Precisely! If we want to waste our time and don't want to earn- Facebook is the best site to stay with. We can chat, play games and how about your farm?
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
and I am happy that I have friends/family here now who's treating me like they have known me for a long time -- eventhough there are no offline interactions, I used to come here for the sake of seeing whether friends are here and made any discussions. Of course I will still be here once in a while but the priorities might change... but myLot and my friends here have become my habit already. Anyway that day hasn't come yet and I'm still coming everyday Hmmm I do hope that this friend of yours is just making fun and not so serious at all when he says those words to you.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
10 Feb 12
I would lie if I said that I don't care about the money at all, because I think that it is wonderful to get paid for something that I would have done for free If MyLot stopped paying I would still be here because I love learning new things through the discussions and I have found some great friends here Many people were interested in the money when they joined Mylot and later they discovered the other great things about Mylot like the friendships. For me it was the other way around. I had no online money making experience when I joined, but I had lots of experience from non-paying discussion sites and I have been a member of many different ones. I joined MyLot because it seemed like a discussion site with many interesting topics and many members, and then when I got active I discovered that the money was a nice bonus
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Feb 12
Hi Porcospino If MyLot stopped paying I would still be here because I love learning new things through the discussions and I have found some great friends here Exactly my thoughts dear. I was initially told that the site is legit and will pay but I must join here because I love interacting and seek knowledge. This aspect actually lured me here. Not the money. The one who got me here, knew that I have money as the last thing on my mind. And I am thankful to her for getting me here - opening up new avenues to meet share and learn
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
10 Feb 12
Well I like many others were brought here because of the pull that you could make money. BUT, if it was just about the money, I would have long since packed my bags and left this website. I don't really know if many other people will share my sentiments however. Its not completely about the money, but that can be a motivating tool for many. And if this website became non paying...well some might stick around, but I think that there would be a lot less discussions on here. That is just the nature of the beast. Free discussion forums can have moderately sized communities, but obviously, I just know in the back of my mind, that many people who signed up, are here to make some money. If there is no money, then they will be gone faster than you can blink. There wouldn't be as much knowledge to share. And I fear that myLot will whither and die. Perhaps I'm wrong, but you never know what will happen until it happens. Hopefully if some day it may(doesn't seem like it will), there will still be quality discussions, even after what I fear to be a mass exodus of a lot of the website.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Feb 12
Hi megamatt if it was just about the money, I would have long since packed my bags and left this website This is what the point is. Not all of us around are here to make money or even have a great use of that 10 odd USD this site pays. Given the time we input, I am sure this in quite un-proportional. The real price which I believe I get is - friends, discussions and knowledge... enough for me to stay hooked here. For all my monetary and financial needs... there is my website development work which I do on the Internet and I am happy with that amount it fetches me.
@akp100 (13640)
• India
10 Feb 12
Hi Bro.. I have joined here for money purpose.. But now I have many other too.. Its no limit of earning on mylot, so if we only after it we surely would have hyper work here.. But I guess its not same for all of us. Now I used to come here to interact with friends... I guess lots of people will not believe this but I will be still active if mylot stop paying.. May be I will not that active but I will never left mylot.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
14 Feb 12
Hi bro Of course, I believe you dear. See this is what I too believe mylot is a great community and the money is just a kind of icing on the cake. The cake will still taste yummy without the icing
@koopharper (7496)
• Canada
10 Feb 12
People who come to Mylot only for the money are probably not going to be here for very long. Don't get me wrong I like the idea that I can discuss things with friends and acquaintances here and get paid for it. There are better ways to earn money though. If I consider the amount of comments I have to put in here and the time I spend doing it just to get to my first payout the money just isn't good enough. For me this is an international community. It's a chance to interact with people from all walks of life and different cultures. Might even make some friends here that I would otherwise not ever meet.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Feb 12
Hi koopharper This is exactly the reason of my heading. The amount of time we spend is high and the payment is quite negligible. So if I was for money here... Anyways, the fact is that many just dont understand that the site is more loved by a few handful who love the discussions and participation.
• India
10 Feb 12
I totally disagree with u everyone joins this site thinking that he may earn something than earning nothing,but maybe after signup some people enjoy this site and make new friends,but iam definately sure that everyperson who joined this site may have thought that he have got an another money making site...............
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Feb 12
Hi harkamaljotsingh I wonder how can you be so very sure and make a statement like - everyone joins this site thinking that he may earn something - with that mere 28 by your side and a few hours of stay here
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
hi its nice to read your opinions!!
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Feb 12
hi mumay Welcome to Mylot dear. Thanks for the appreciation. But I would suggest you something - please be elaborate in your responses. The One Liners arent much appreciated here. I am sure as you stay and grow here you would realize this.