What is a 'post' at myLot?
By JJ
@JolietJake (50190)
January 17, 2016 9:10am CST
Post is really a bad word.
Post describes anything that you write.
It also describes the action of doing it.
You post a discussion.
You post a response.
You post a comment.
But all three of those items are also a 'post'.
A post is not only a discussion.
In the Earning FAQ section, it says:
How do I earn money exactly? - It's simple... Just participate! Any time you start a discussion, respond to a discussion, or comment in a discussion, you are making a contribution that is eligible for earnings.
The word 'post' can be substituted for the word 'contribution' here, because it refers to all three items.
It also says:
The more that other myLot users interact with what you post, the more money it will make.
Here, the word 'post' is being used as a verb to describe the action of posting...and once again, this can be a discussion, comment, or response.
So if you are talking about a 'post' you make here, it could be beneficial to readers if you instead use the word to describe what kind of post you are talking about.
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17 responses
@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
17 Jan 16
So many posts but no dogs.
Oh wait there was one once but he is no longer here I believe 
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
17 Jan 16
@JolietJake Might be related but ... of course age makes some people change though
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@purplealabaster (22085)
• United States
17 Jan 16
Yeah, I miss that darn Dogg
... but I suspect that he would also pee on those posts.
... but I suspect that he would also pee on those posts.4 people like this
@purplealabaster (22085)
• United States
17 Jan 16
Why would I want to be descriptive when I can be vague and let others use their imagination to try to determine what I mean?
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@purplealabaster (22085)
• United States
17 Jan 16
@JolietJake If that is an offer to cook me breakfast, then you had better put on a fresh pot of coffee ...
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
17 Jan 16
@JolietJake You been reading @GaryMarsh6's post?
I have been inspired to write about bacon or rather the smell of it after reading a post by @Raelove she had posted an article about bacon which is worth a read...
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
17 Jan 16
@JolietJake Aye, there's 'owt like folk, to coin an expression from Yorkshire.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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17 Jan 16
Yet the term 'postman' and 'mailman' are interchangeably used here, and it is the post office, rather than the mail office...go figure, them 'Muricans are weird
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@boiboing (13152)
• Northampton, England
17 Jan 16
@Mike197602 Yes, it's a widespread confusion.
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@Mike197602 (15511)
• United Kingdom
17 Jan 16
I've found the confusion can come when new members are asking for advice and the term "post" can get misunderstood.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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17 Jan 16
*Is left wondering if the referral is to the discussion or response* 
@GardenGerty (164141)
• United States
17 Jan 16
That is why I try to refer to discussions, comments and responses. Unfortunately the site calls comments and responses exactly the opposite of how I think of them. It does not matter, though, I can call them "George" and still earn with them.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
18 Jan 16
@JolietJake
Really how interesting. Well I also like to post.
@JolietJake (50190)
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17 Jan 16
And when I comment to their responses I am making a comment.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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18 Jan 16
The guidelines and FAQ pages are now under 'help' at the top left next to your avatar
@luisadannointed (7603)
• Philippines
18 Jan 16
Post are our thoughts that when being like, or commented by others can be our source of income too. Just want to add up. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
17 Jan 16
That is a very good suggestion JJ.
I hope you like my response post.
It is Sunday and I am doing the wash. It is sunny and I am content.
It is Sunday and I am doing the wash. It is sunny and I am content.3 people like this
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
17 Jan 16
@JolietJake Lovely little cat.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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17 Jan 16
Dreary and cold here, but the cat is warm and purry.
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@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
18 Jan 16
@JolietJack,You are right.What if I say,'I posted a discussion' or 'I posted a comment or response.?'
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
17 Jan 16
Post can be a noun or a verb and both fit here.
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@sallypup (64746)
• Centralia, Washington
17 Jan 16
@JolietJake If you were on a horse and trying to look good at riding a trot you'd be posting. So if I answer you am I posting a horse and not falling off?
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@JolietJake (50190)
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17 Jan 16
This post is a comment...or is this comment a post? And am I posting it? Why yes, I think I will
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@Mike197602 (15511)
• United Kingdom
17 Jan 16
Yes, I've been guilty of that and people have misunderstood me as i've just used post as a coverall term for anything written and many people see post as meaning a discussion.
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@dpk262006 (58673)
• Delhi, India
18 Jan 16
You have explained it very well. However, it is to be kept in mind that there are many users whose native language is not English, so if the word 'post' is used uniformly for everything e.g. discussion, comment or response, they could get bit confused.
It would be better to elaborate what we wish to convey -
e.g. I posted a response to your discussion;
Your comments on my post (here post is discussion) are praiseworthy.
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@srisahara (4508)
• Indonesia
18 Jan 16
Yes, I agree with you..."Contribution" has more valuable than "post".
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