Is The 'Hooray' Over?

United States
October 4, 2015 9:15am CST
Is it just me or does it seem the activity here has died down? When I became active back in August, it seems like there was so much more activity. In the last couple weeks it doesn't seem like there is much activity at all. Perhaps it could be when I first became active, I was a bit overwhelmed with the whole thing. Learning how to navigate, how to find the actually discussions I wanted and not just the response, etc. Does it seem like the 'Hooray' of mylot paying has come to an end?
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@jaboUK (64362)
• United Kingdom
5 Oct 15
I must admit to being a little disappointed at the content of some of the posts on here - they aren't worth reading, much less commenting on. Bubblews wins on that score. However i'm still finding lots that I do like, so am still enjoying it.
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• United States
5 Oct 15
Yes, the actually writing of something with substance Bubblews does have that. Where mylot is set to be a discussion site focusing more on the interaction. The two do vary quite a lot. Both has it's pros and cons to them. It's trying to find the middle ground.
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• United States
5 Oct 15
@jaboUK I'm with you there. I tend to get bored real quick with them myself. Along with the 'Good morning', 'goodnight', 'What I had for dinner' and the 'weather'.
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@jaboUK (64362)
• United Kingdom
5 Oct 15
@TexanTornado I've seen too many one line posts, I definitely don't like them. And others that are just 'going to the shops now' type of thing - not for me.
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@topffer (42156)
• France
4 Oct 15
I don't think that the global activity has decreased. I would say like Lamb that more people are starting discussions, but that discussions are getting less responders. Maybe is it because many new members are coming from Bubblews and are not yet accustomed with the way myLot works. It is sad that some old members have chosen to not stay here after an appearance, and I wish that they will change their mind in the future.
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@topffer (42156)
• France
4 Oct 15
@PhredWreck Perga, Dainy1313, Jaiho, Captain Albert Whisker... Many don't like the "new" interface, and I will not throw them a stone for that.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
4 Oct 15
@topffer seriously, maybe I should not say this but guess I will.. I think there were some problems over there in the b land. Why once I even was told off about not dotting my i's in posts.
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• United States
4 Oct 15
Yes, I have noticed that with the Bubblews users. I can't fault them, once you used to working a certain way, you tend to think all programs work the same. Hopefully soon they will figure things out. I don't know the old users, but I have seen many of discussions by the 'veterans' in which stated some of their names and hopes they will return.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
11 Oct 15
I think that the hooray is still here. I see more people flocking back to the site. I did not learn about the site paying again until late September so probably more people will be flooding the site soon.
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• United States
13 Oct 15
Yes, the site does have new people joining, which is great. I still think it needs a lot more people.
@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
4 Oct 15
I would say for the individual there may well be a settling in period. People even in a group conversation tend to vary in intensity in a room I've noticed?
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• United States
4 Oct 15
Oh yes, there was definitely a settling in period, no doubt about that. Many people have said that. Sorry, but I am unsure of what you mean about the group conversations.
@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
4 Oct 15
@TexanTornado Sorry about that. In a room, people gather like for example at a birthday party. When they first enter everyone is talking at once and it is loud then all of sudden everyone gets quiet till the next wave. Just an observation.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
4 Oct 15
@TexanTornado Its okay it might also be my writing. Oh look outside giant rocks are falling out of the sky today. It is simply fine to ask questions as it makes things clearer. I suggest not speaking to @PhredWreck as he is in training.
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@fawkes62 (1276)
• United States
5 Oct 15
I'm still fairly new her, but from what I've seen there's plenty to keep me here for a few hours at a time.It's not always a good thing when I have other things to do offline.
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• United States
5 Oct 15
Yes, when I first joined I would sign on and still be here 3 hours later trying to get all the replying done and then try to interact. Once you start getting the hang of it all, it will get easier. And then maybe you will be able to get some things done that need to be done offline.
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• United States
6 Oct 15
@fawkes62 Oh I completely understand that. I tend to multitask a lot. And other times, I just need a break all together from the computer.
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@fawkes62 (1276)
• United States
6 Oct 15
@TexanTornado I might not spend as much time here if it was the only site I was on at the time, but I tend to work in a couple of windows at a time. It's the only way I for sure get to everything I want to do online, but it does tend to take longer.
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@TheHorse (205285)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Oct 15
I've only been here six days. So I can't really say. But it seems pretty active to me. But I stumbled over here from a dying writing site.
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• United States
13 Oct 15
Oh yes, I remember when I 1st joined it was quite overwhelming. I think once you learn the navigation system, it becomes easier and you can get through the notifications/discussions a lot quicker.
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• United States
14 Oct 15
@TheHorse Yes, the best thing is to try and find a routine in which works for you. It always seems to be a matter of time.
@TheHorse (205285)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Oct 15
@TexanTornado I've developed a sort of routine at this point. I start with notifications (the emails) and then move on to some random movement around the site. I leave as many comments as time permits.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
4 Oct 15
I have so many more people that I follow now, that I can be active constantly but I have to get away and do other things, lol.
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• United States
4 Oct 15
I think we all need a break from the computer from time to time. And even to give our brain a rest. (Well, those of us with a brain left).
@allknowing (130067)
• India
5 Oct 15
I belong to the middle - neither too little nor too much. I am contented.
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
15 Oct 15
@TexanTornado You must know this. I earned over a dollar each in the last two days and am nearing payout.
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• United States
15 Oct 15
@allknowing Oh wow, that is great. I was MIA for a week, so I haven't done much of anything. I need to play catch up now.
• United States
5 Oct 15
Well, that is great that you found the middle ground. I think that might be the best place to be, cause you not overwhelmed but you aren't bored either..
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
5 Oct 15
Personally I was hoping for more interaction. I like the fact that the site is fast, but find that the interaction is not that good.
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• United States
5 Oct 15
I find mylot has more interaction then Bubblews did by a long shot. But yes, the interaction is only done by a small quantity of people. You will basically see the same people over and over in discussions. The new comers have to get used to how things actually work here,once they do it might get better. I also think they need more new people. Hopefully a little time is all it will take.
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@sofssu (23662)
7 Oct 15
@TexanTornado I agree its much better here than it ever was in B after it restarted. Yes, it does take time.. people will fall into the track sooner than later.
@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
4 Oct 15
I do not have the feeling that global activity has decreased after the hooray start. It is true that I joined at mid September, but since them it seems pretty the same.
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• United States
4 Oct 15
I don't find there is nearly as much activity. Yes, perhaps 1 person posting 10 discussions now (1-2 worth responding to), however it's still they same 5-10 people actively interacting. As I said, it's perhaps just me.
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• United States
4 Oct 15
@LadyDuck I think that is great and glad that you seem to be able to stay active.
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
4 Oct 15
@TexanTornado I do not mind posting ten discussions, but I like to interact with the others and I am busy all the afternoon doing this.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
4 Oct 15
I dont know, I have more than enough to keep up with each day, although I would like to see more new people.
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• United States
4 Oct 15
Yes, I have to agree with you. I think new people would help, or simply just more people. They can be the old gang.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
15 Oct 15
I find there are not enough hours in the day for what I need to do here and on a few other sites I go to.
• United States
13 Oct 15
i dunno, i've been here a lil o'er a month now 'n aint seen any decline in activity myself. i agree with @PhredWreck (sshhhh! don't tell 'im coz it'll go to 'is head ) 'n some others that the more folks there is to open discussions, the more folks'll spread out to find schtuff that interests 'em to read 'n thus make responses to.
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• United States
14 Oct 15
Yeah, I had to step back and observe it more closely and I agree with both you and him (without him knowing it). I will admit I did become a bit more picky and then my leave of absence.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
15 Oct 15
I bet it is just the season, things start to wind up this time of the year seems and life kind of pulls us away from the computer more.
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• United States
15 Oct 15
You know, you could be right. And with the holidays coming upon us. Things might get slow from time to time.
• United States
16 Oct 15
@mom210 Yes, I am sure there are quite a few people doing just that.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
16 Oct 15
@TexanTornado People like me doing a little shopping online and in stores so we can hit those sales.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
4 Oct 15
I have not been here that long, and I am only able to get onto myLot now and then, but I think there is always the excitement of something new, so people are active, and then once things have settled, people seem to get a little quieter. I think.
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• United States
4 Oct 15
Yes, I do have to agree with you. Once the excitement wears off, things tend to fade until the next big exciting thing comes around.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
16 Oct 15
I think I could put in a full 24 hours and still end up having things to do on here.
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• United States
16 Oct 15
@mom210 For some people that is the case. I tend to need a break after a bit and then I get a bit picky.
@owstalaga (4707)
• Philippines
5 Oct 15
Nah, I think it was just all the new people coming in being all excited. It's still the same here to me. Maybe because I'm not that active that I miss all the activity but I still like it here a lot.
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• United States
5 Oct 15
Yes, it seems like their was a big bang, and then it slowly fizzled but I think it could be because everyone has slowly settled in, and it's more even kilter now. Oh yes, I still like mylot and enjoy the interacting among the people.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
4 Oct 15
I find the activity to be ok on here. I have enough to keep me busy and earn some. But i see the same post our from the same people and not any new ones though.
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• United States
4 Oct 15
I think that is what is becoming my problem. *shrugs* It's either only one person posting all the discussions or the same post 20 times over from different people.
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
4 Oct 15
I don't feel anything like that..my discussions are always high numbers and more new ones all the time.. What saddens me is all the ones who were invited back from years ago, came back to interact and then left again...so i'm feeling like i'm introducing myself to newbies or ones from Bubble place that i never knew since i wasn't there..
• United States
4 Oct 15
I guess it's just me then. I know when I first became active I was overwhelmed with the notifications, and battling to try and keep up. I don't find that to be the case anymore. It could perhaps just be the fact that I have gotten a bit more picky as to what discussions I personally wish to interact on. So many now simply just don't interest me, or I tend to ignore due to other reasons.
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