First I was only responding, Now I'm making discussions.

I had the same problem with you. I learned that it's better to post a discussion if you are sure you'll stay online for few hours. That way, you can also respond to each comment. If I'm already planning to go to bed, I no longer post a discussion because I can no longer respond. If I'm lucky enough, the following day, I'll find so many comments. It's really difficult to respond to each of them, unlike when right after they're posted, I'll immediately reply. That being said, it's possible that the person who commented is still online, and he can still respond. That's the real essence of posting a discussion - responding immediately to each comment so that you can create a discussion.

I am several months old here, and I still feel more enjoyment to give responses than making discussions. It surely harder to earn money this way (since for this matter, you need to read the discussion first, doing research first, bla..), but I more enjoy the participation in this way.. But I also ever made some discussions and got those two problems you mentioned above.. No response? It doesn't really matter.. :p Too much responses and too little time? Just do it onto next day.. :p I prefer not to make things looks more complicated :P

Good morning, SinfulRose! I have noticed that you are starting many discussions, and that is good, too, BUT like in real life, I like to tidy up lose ends, before I proceed with something new! What I am saying, if I start a discussion, and I get responses..it can only be a discussion when I respond to them! It further's it as a discussion, it also recognizes that some-one has taken their time, and they deserved recognition! Also, you do earn more money responding, when you do start a discussion! Eventually, if a person DOES NOT respond to my remark, I feel it is falling on deaf ears...and that I am wasting my time! I cannot have a discussion with you, or anyone else if you do NOT respond, and in all honesty my feelings get hurt! I hope you find a good balance, and take the time to respect those whom have answered you, with a response!

Well I am more of the person who comments on discussions but I do start my own discussions once in a while specially if I think of something nice to write about or share. To answer your question, I think I'd rather drown in other pips responses than be bored by getting none at all. When I get a response I try to reply to it specially if they response was relevant. If my discussion receives a lot of response, I feel like a proud mom.

I'd have to say that I've never had problems caused by having too much responses; it's because most of my discussions only get zero or few responses I'm ok with that, since I do appreciate all responses I get and several times I learned a lot from even a single response to discussions I started. That have not discouraged me for starting any discussion, either; because I don't force myself to start a certain number of discussion, I just start one whenever I feel like doing so. And I'm well aware that placing my discussion under "general" instead of specific interest topic will limit the number of responses I'll get. Again, I'm ok with that. One thing I always make sure is that I acknowledge every single response I get. And with limited number of responses I get, that should not be too much hassle.

You may do both at the same time.I think,one should not initiate more than one discussion in a day,because if you do so,you would have to add comments to the responses attracted by your discussions,and that would not be easy for you.Initiate one discussion in a day.Responses would follow.Add comments to them.Then start responding to discussions initiated by others.That way you can have a balance between responses sent by you and discussions initiated by you.

Well, it can be quite hard to keep up with the discussions you start, as well as find time to want to respond back to friends and others discussions that they have started in here as well. I know for me, it always seems like I am behind. But I do take time when I can be here usually to respond back to others, and learn about them. Being able to respond back is quite interesting and too me one of the many reasons I enjoy starting a new discussion or two from time to time.

It is great responding to discussions that generate interest. It is always worthwhile expressing your opinions on interesting subjects.

hi sinfulrose I was shy at first abput making disucssions then I just tried and came out fine . Now my only prpblem is if I make too many discussions too close together I have a hard time keeping up with the responses on each. I am devoted to commenting back on all the responses and if I have not got back to a discussion for awhile i find I have a big job o n my hands getting everyone commented to. So now when I make a discussion I will go back say five or six hours later and comment back on whatever res ponses I h ave made as its easier to do five or six comments as opposed to 25 comments on 25 responses.I have lately tried breakng up my time so I respond to others discussions say in the evening and during the day I coment on all the responses I had not covered before. sometimes i switch and do responses to others all morning and part of the afternoon then do my comments to the response on my own discussions.I am retired so have plenty of free time.I am with you I love it that now I get a lot of responses and hav e a big task keeping up with the comments. You know for a new commer you are doing just great here or haveyou been here beforel anyway keep it the good work.

Hi Rose, it is nice to know that you are now at home on mylot, knowing exactly how to tackle discussions and responses..As you go along you will learn how to balance discussions,responses and comments and as you say it is good to have many responses to your discussion topics- all the best and happy mylotting

Actually I have visited profile of many person here, Every one respond more than starting discussion. When we compare the ration of responses to the ratio of Discussions, surely responses will be more. So every one will be having more responses than discussion. And I don't find anything wrong in it.

To tell the truth, my first approach with Mylot, I limited myself only to write meaningful discussions, but very few have commented. But now I'm doing almost the exact opposite. I want to keep the average of concretely respond to at least 10 threads per day, written by other users. A discussion I only start when I really have clear ideas, inspiration of what I truly want to to say.

starting and responding to discussions is fully based on my mood and interest. sometimes i find many interesting discussions in mylot and i keep on responding to them. when i don't find interesting discussions then i will start my own discussion and respond to others comment.

I am always commenting on other peoples discussions. I make a few discussions here and there but not a hole lot. I do look to see what people have posted under my discussions and try to comment back. I dont do this everyday but i do try to do it every other day. Im not sure how i set it up but i also get emails when some comments on the things that i post and also if i post a comment on someone elses discussion it tells me that someone comments on it. So i can kinda keep up with it just in case i might have missed when someone has commented.

I am also done it my friend. At first i responding to others people's discussions. And now i started new discussion. Have a nice day my friend.