Have you adjusted your earnings expectations on MyLot?

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

14 Dec 15

The interaction is good but the earnings have dropped considerably.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

I admit that I was developing "great expectations" as my earnings rate kept increasing over my first month here.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

@Marcyaz It'd hard to tell whether the pay rate has dropped. But I think people are a bit less active than before the Holidays set in.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (160015)

• Boise, Idaho

14 Dec 15

When I first started back on here in July I was making money hand over fist. Now, with the suggestion option gone I have noticed about a third of that gone. Then over the last month or so I have noticed probably another 10-20% difference. I think that admin may have changed things a bit since the beginning which I understand but I really miss that 30-40% more that I was getting there at the beginning.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (160015)

• Boise, Idaho

14 Dec 15

@TheHorse ...Some people don't even visit their own posts.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

We can still suggest others' posts, right? I had some people who were suggesting all of their own posts to me. That was a bit overwhelming. Plus some of them didn't ever visit my posts even when I visited theirs. That made me feel a bit "used."

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Janet Anderson

@Auntylou (4264)

• Oxford, England

15 Dec 15

@LoriAMoore I think it is for suggesting a post that you think your virtual friend would like. It has to be someone else's not your own

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Koalemos

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

14 Dec 15

The only adjustment for me would be that initially I expected to cash out every other month, which was the average for me in the past. Now I seem to be able to reach that target every month. beyond that I do not have any expectations, so at least I will not be disappointed.

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Koalemos

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

15 Dec 15

@TheHorse I was surprised how easily I reach the $10 each month so far.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

@Asylum I made it pretty easily my first two months here.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

I'm still hoping to make it to $10 this month. Gotta keep plugging.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (49283)

• United States

15 Dec 15

I enjoy whatever I earn here. It seems to vary.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

It varies over the medium term, but I've made almost the same amount over the past five days or so.

M.-L.

@MALUSE (69390)

• Germany

15 Dec 15

I've reached $10 in the first two months on the site and that's what I'd like to see every month from now on.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

15 Dec 15

that would be nice but I don't think it will be possible for me this month for some reason.

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

31 Dec 15

@sugartoes I don't think I have been quite as active this month is the only thing I can figure out.

@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

That's pretty much my "goal" as well.

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Deborah-Diane

@DeborahDiane (40096)

• Laguna Woods, California

15 Dec 15

MyLot is the last thing I do each day. Most of my writing time is spent on The Daily Voice News. It is an online newspaper that the owners are trying to build up so the writers can eventually earn decent online money. Right now, most of us earn less than $5 a month, but someday it could be much more ... we think. At any rate, I enjoy writing news type articles. I do that first and then, when I'm done, I do a little on MyLot in the evening. As a result, I only earn .10 to .20 cents a day here. However, I don't think there is much residual income here and I hope someday the other site could earn me much more. I like the other writers there ... but I also like the interaction here. Either way, I think I just like the variety of writing that I get to do.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

17 Dec 15

@Ketage They're a lot better than on "that other site." If you just focus on involving yourself in conversations, started by you and others, you'll do fine.

@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

Do you get to choose what you write about over there? I checked out one website that "gave assignments," but it didn't work for me.

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Terence Lee

@Ketage (56)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

17 Dec 15

I just joined Mylot, @Marsha Musselman told me that quite a few bubblers are here and I rushed over, I wrote as Gommish on bubblews, but left when the site took a downturn. Not sure what to expect earnings wise.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

14 Dec 15

I have noticed that even though I am doing just about the same as I was two months ago the earnings have fallen considerably but the real deal is the interaction.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

31 Dec 15

@sugartoes It's hard to say but I guess after the New Year it just might pick up.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

Yes, even if we're still active, if others are busy with shopping and such like, our earnings drop.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

31 Dec 15

@sugartoes The last couple of days have been better. We'll see what the New Year brings.

Bluedoll

@Bluedoll (16774)

• Canada

14 Dec 15

I've enjoyed being here most of time but having difficulty keeping up with my $200 day heroin habit. In the new year expecting to cash out over the 100000 mark and pay off my pusher.

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Bluedoll

@Bluedoll (16774)

• Canada

15 Dec 15

@TheHorse a heavy? My pusher is my internet provider.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

@Bluedoll OK, I'll back off.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

If you want, I can lean on your pusher a bit to leave you alone. I haven't talked about my career as a "heavy."

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

15 Dec 15

I never had an expectations and my earning seem to vary so much day to day that I just do what do and earn what I earn, I am just hoping to actually be able to cash out every month which isn't a given.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

15 Dec 15

@TheHorse I did just make it last month but this month I see no way as my earnings for this time of the month are way below what I would need.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

15 Dec 15

@TheHorse I am not quite sure that I will especially with Christmas day almost guaranteed to be very slow.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

I was pleasantly surprised to make to payout my first month here (October) without much trouble. This month is proving to be a bit of a challenge, but I think I'll make it.

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OtakuNerdyChica

@DanieGirl80587 (2713)

• United States

14 Dec 15

I didn't have high expectations when I joined. I still don't. I make what I can when I'mj here. Still fun. :)

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

14 Dec 15

Yes, a lot of the discussions are fun.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

I enjoy the interactions, and am pleasantly surprised when a discussion also generates some earnings.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

@Marcyaz I like learning how things are different in different parts of the world.

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pgn

@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

14 Dec 15

Irrational exuberance sounds dangerous!

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

Heh heh. I like to "borrow" a phrase now and then.

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Boingboing

@boiboing (13153)

• Northampton, England

14 Dec 15

My earnings have gone pretty much the way that you describe. I can't come close to the levels I was getting in early November.

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Boingboing

@boiboing (13153)

• Northampton, England

15 Dec 15

@HanVanMeegerin November started very well and then sank like a stone.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

Me neither. But I'm just going with the flow.

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HanVanMeegerin

@HanVanMeegerin (1161)

• United States

15 Dec 15

@boiboing was November that much better?

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Ann LeFlore

@poehere (15126)

• French Polynesia

15 Dec 15

I am not at home and working. I had to leave for the Marquesas and I am here now. So my earning have dropped to basically 0 per day because I have no time to come here. It is basically the first time I am here in 5 days and more than likely might be the last for a long time to come. I just missed it here and all the people and wanted to see what people were talking about since I've been gone. Wow I have missed a lot and there is no way I will catch up or even think it is possible to do this one. Have fun and see you again really soon.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

I hope your time away is productive. And that it wasn't a family emergency.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

@poehere Sounds like a pain. But better computers than a person. Hopefully there's backup somewhere.

Ann LeFlore

@poehere (15126)

• French Polynesia

15 Dec 15

@TheHorse No it is a data emergy here on the islands. Somebody destroyed data servers, NAS reconfigured, computer wipped clean and a lot of other stuff. It is a total mess and a lot of work to do. Basically for the last 5 days it is work non stop and around the clock alone. Help will arrives here on Wed and this will be so nice can use a second hand to try and get this mess cleaned up. ]

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ElizabethWallace

@ElizabethWallace (12074)

• United States

14 Dec 15

I have no expectations, so no adjustment needed.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

I'm a math geek, so I'm always looking for trends, cause and effect relationships, and such like. Can't help myself.

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ElizabethWallace

@ElizabethWallace (12074)

• United States

15 Dec 15

@TheHorse I am very left-brained, but am able to put that on hold here for some reason.

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Steve West

@zebra2222 (5269)

• United States

15 Dec 15

Earnings is limited, but as long as they honor their redemptions, I'll continue writing here.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

Me too. I don't expect them to suddenly "go all Bubblews" on us.

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Jennifer

@LovingMyBabies (85127)

• Valdosta, Georgia

14 Dec 15

I knew what to expect for the most part from MyLot from back when they were paying in the past. I just enjoy being here. =)

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Patsie Hatley

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

17 Dec 15

me too and I think the newmylot is just as g ood as the old one amd easier to use in some wa ys to. I love it here.

Jennifer

@LovingMyBabies (85127)

• Valdosta, Georgia

15 Dec 15

@TheHorse I find that they are pretty close for the most part. =)

@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 15

Were the rates in the "old days" similar to what they are now?

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17713)

• South Africa

15 Dec 15

well I wont complain - I made more here in a month than i made at BUBS in a year. So I shall not complain. Today is earning day I think - so if we are at $10 or more, we have earned. Yippee

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

16 Dec 15

Bubblews was funny near the end. Write your tush off and make essentially nothing. I wonder why they shut it down.

@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

16 Dec 15

Bubblews was funny near the end. Write your tush off and make essentially nothing. I wonder why they shut it down.

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Robin Lamb

@troyburns (1405)

• New Zealand

15 Dec 15

The money doesn't matter to me - I just write and interact when I can and hope for the best. Earnings do seem very low at present though. I'm lucky to make $1 a week these days.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

I always enjoy your writing. Things are slow, but that won't stop me.

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Robin Lamb

@troyburns (1405)

• New Zealand

15 Dec 15

@TheHorse - Thank you. I do try to challenge, if not entertain, so I'm happy to hear you find my writing worthwhile. Good luck earning those bucks!

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Kristen Howe

@KristenH (33363)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

14 Dec 15

I've been interacting more to raise my earnings a bit more. I hope to reach $10 in 2.5 weeks.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

I'm hoping for about the same. We shall see.

Kristen Howe

@KristenH (33363)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

15 Dec 15

@TheHorse Fingers crossed.

Judy Evans

@JudyEv (326726)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Dec 15

I had a few really good days but like you it's slid down considerably. I'm not letting it worry me too much as I enjoy the interaction.

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

16 Dec 15

@JudyEv I don't know anything about Infobarrel. What is it?

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@TheHorse (207500)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Dec 15

Me too. That mainly why I'm here. But it is fun to see that email that mentions Paypal.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (326726)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Dec 15

@TheHorse Surprisingly I get residual income from Infobarrel. I should put some more articles on there, not for the money so much but to keep a 'presence' there, but it's so easy here I can't get motivated to do anything else.

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