I'm new here. Any words of wisdom for me?

Sunset from Mt. Diablo in the San Francisco Bay Area
@TheHorse (207500)
Walnut Creek, California
September 30, 2015 6:25pm CST
I came over here to check this site out. It was recommended to me by someone on another writing site that appears to be on its way out. Some of you will probably recognize me from that site. I like to write about many things including current events, music, musical instruments, old stereo gear, woodworking, hiking, and sports. I don't shy away from controversy, but I also don't really enjoy hurting peoples' feelings or offending others. Are there any words of wisdom that others can provide about what people enjoy writing/reading about, subjects that should be avoided, and so on? It appears we can add images. I'll give it a shot--probably just a pretty nature scene or something like that. Then I'll tool around a bit and try to meet some new (and familiar) people.
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@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
1 Oct 15
I think you'll see a lot of ex-Bubs. I like this site so far and still write a little on the other one but I have a feeling it won't be there long.
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@bookbar (1609)
• Sudbury, England
1 Oct 15
@1creekgirl.. There does seem to be more of us here than there, and i have to agree, still waiting for them to pay me, what's owing to me, or even a reply to my emails @TheHorse..Welcome late comer...nice to see you!
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
That's more or less my feeling too. If there are good conversations here, I won't be motivated to write there, especially if they still haven't paid at least part (the 2015 part) of what they owe their writers.
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@allknowing (130292)
• India
1 Oct 15
Once you start posting here you will find it to be one of othe best sites ever. Welcome to myLot.
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
Thanks. I'll keep plugging along and see what happens. I enjoy good discussions.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
1 Oct 15
I am certain you mean Bubblews for I've seen you there. Just give it a try here. It is not giving as much as what Bubblews used to give but I am certain Mylot does pay.
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
What Bubblews used to pay (when they decided to pay what they owed) wasn't sustainable. As long as there's honesty and transparency, I'll be happy.
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@else34 (13517)
• New Delhi, India
1 Oct 15
@TheHorse,I am about one and a half month old here.I have observed here most people here prefer to read about light topics,such as your experiences,thoughts,feelings and your daily routine etc.Go on interacting.You will understand what people like here.
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@else34 (13517)
• New Delhi, India
3 Oct 15
@TheHorse,It's just a matter of time.Within a day or two you will understand everything.
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
@else34 Not many people are reading my posts. But my "bank" seems to be going up little by little.
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
Thanks for the specifics. I don't mind writing about day-to-day stuff.
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@cahaya1983 (11120)
• Malaysia
1 Oct 15
Welcome to myLot! You'll be just fine if you read the guidelines. It's a diverse community so people are interested in reading different topics. It's not very hard to find your way around either. Enjoy the site.
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@Freelanzer (10744)
• Canada
1 Oct 15
Welcome. I am new here too, just a week so I can't give any good advice yet.
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
I'm still just poking around, leaving comments, connecting now and then, and writing a new post now and then.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
3 Oct 15
I am happy to welcome you here, but I am certainly the wrong person to provide words of wisdom. However, if you ever need any advice on how to behave stupidly or become insane then I am definitely the man to help.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
3 Oct 15
@TheHorse This applies to everyone when they enrol in a new site and will happen again if you eventually move elsewhere. Of course the learning curve is soon over, especially after being accustomed to other sites.
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Oct 15
@Asylum I haven't changed my strategy here much since I started. Except that I've learned that there are certain subjects I like to write about (American sports, in particular) that garner no interest here. Have you changed your strategies as you've learned more about this site?
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
Well, we're probably all in the same boat, learning as we go.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
1 Oct 15
The aim is simply to write something that spurs response and discussion. It can be controversial but it doesn't have to be. Read the guidelines, you'll find what you need to know there. Welcome. Everyone who's come over is pretty happy here.
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
I did read the guidelines, but I'm really best at learning by doing. I'm having fun so far.
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• United States
3 Oct 15
I know I am a few days late but still playing catch up here! Welcome to MyLot. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as you enjoyed the other site. Just have fun, write as much as you wish and just watch your money go up along the way. The best part about the site is the interaction. If you have any questions feel free to ask and hope you are enjoying it here
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• United States
3 Oct 15
@TheHorse There is always something to talk about here on MyLot and there are only a few times that it really gets slow but even that I am sure will pick back up as time goes on. For the most part everyone is active and interacts there are only a few that just post and post and forget to interact. Good luck to you
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
I'm enjoying it so far. The discussions seem to be quite active on many posts. I'll keep plugging away and see what happens.
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Oct 15
@crazzydolphin Yes, there are many active discussions! I spend much more time on others' posts than on my own.
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• Philippines
1 Oct 15
WELCOME! Just feel free to share whatever is in your mind and something you want to know about =) ENJOY ^^
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
Something I want to know about--I like that. Maybe someone will be able to explain to me why baby fence lizards aren't afraid of people but older ones are. I think I have more questions than answers. Or, to put it differently: Every answer brings up more questions!
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
11 Oct 15
Are you still visiting BB sometimes?
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Oct 15
Yes, I still visit Bubblews every other day or so. I actually did a post over there a couple of days ago.
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@LadyDuck (460403)
• Switzerland
2 Oct 15
Hello and welcome to myLot. We chatted about your featured post a few days ago. It was so good they did not even dare to delete it. Yesterday I was not around, but I had the intention to leave you a message on Bubb.
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@LadyDuck (460403)
• Switzerland
3 Oct 15
@bookbar I did not know that you also missed the payment. Many of those who migrated here missed the payment. After the big loss of last November, I only redeemed in December 2014. Now I have more or less 39$ left on my account, I believe that it's not worth trying to reach the 50.
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@bookbar (1609)
• Sudbury, England
3 Oct 15
@LadyDuck That was the final straw for me, now as an unpaid contributor, I won't elevate their ratings by even visiting...'Arvind's Vision'..
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
I've kind of lost my mojo over there. I'm worried that I'm making money for people who are not honest. That's against my principles. That post was kind of scatologically amusing--thanks!
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
12 Jan 16
Well, a belated welcome to myLot, sir! I can make one very good suggestion to you! If you can get someone to comment on one of your old threads, other people may also comment on it, as well! We will have to wait a little bit and see if that does happen or not. It is nice to meet you! I'm sure you won't mind if I call you pony, right?
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
14 Jan 16
@TheHorse It has happened before! I pulled up one thread from three years ago. It had 0 responses and 0 comments. After I finished commenting to the people talking to me about my original response, I think the count was somewhere in the 30 responses range with over 200 comments. It can be done, but that doesn't mean it will happen, though. How was your day today?
@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Jan 16
Thanks for the welcome. I wonder if old threads really can be reactivated.
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@Carol2015 (136)
• Zhengzhou, China
1 Oct 15
Try to pay some attention to those newcomers instead of those highly rated.
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• Zhengzhou, China
3 Oct 15
@TheHorse Thank you for doing so. I am also new here, and I hope to know more friends here too.
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
@Carol2015 Nothing to do but keep on reading and commenting and see what happens.
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@mommaj (23112)
• United States
17 Jan 16
I am late to this party, I can tell. I am sure you now have words of wisdom for the new. I just got started reading your posts.
@jstory07 (135092)
• Roseburg, Oregon
1 Oct 15
Welcome your money will go up faster on this site.
@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
I'll be happy if the money goes up faster. But I'll be MOST happy if they're honest and forthright with their writers.
@Tampa_girl7 (49274)
• United States
4 Oct 15
Welcome to Mylot.
@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Oct 15
Thanks, Marie. It's good to see familiar faces here.
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
1 Oct 15
Welcome here nice to see you. I imagine you will recognise many of your friends here! Hope you enjoy it.
@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
Yep, it's nice to see some familiar faces here. Was I pretty easy to recognize?
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
3 Oct 15
@TheHorse Of course always nice to meet a friend again!
@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 15
@garymarsh6 It is indeed. I hope I can come up with new things to write about!
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
2 Aug 18
Just checking out the newbie posts of the future veterans. Was I the only one from bubblews who waited 3 years to join mylot?