Required reading for ALL members of myLot (yes, even me)
By JJ
@JolietJake (50190)
May 15, 2016 2:35pm CST
I see lots of posts that tell me people haven't read these, and really, they should. Especially if you are a new user or a returning old user - but even if you have been here for quite a spell, you really need to stay familiar with these sections.
They include:
*myLot Community Guidelines (revised July 18, 2015)
*Earnings Program FAQ (revised July 18, 2015)
*Terms of Use Agreement
*Privacy Policy
I constantly see things posted that really either shouldn't be posted, or are misinformation due to not being familiar with what is written in these sections.
I know, I know....'rules are for fools' and reading is a pain in the ass...but there is a reason these sections exist, and they may answer things like why your 'discussion' got deleted, or why you think your bank isn't tallying up to everything you have written (especially that, since you are not paid for what you write).
But do yourself (and everyone else here) a favor, and read these...and if you've read them before, read them again anyway...a 'refresher' course never hurt anyone.
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@LadyDuck (477076)
• Italy
16 May 16
@JolietJake SO TRUE!!! There are people who post every single day a Good Morning and Good Night post.
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@akalinus (44301)
• United States
15 May 16
@JolietJake Okay, I see a lot of that especially with new members from parts unknown. Or other vague statements like Religion, comment please.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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15 May 16
I myself consider it 'junk' if it say 'Goodnight, I am going to sleep now' or something to that effect that really merits nothing to be discussed
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@celticeagle (176081)
• Boise, Idaho
15 May 16
That would be nice. Do these help much?
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@GardenGerty (164273)
• United States
16 May 16
@JolietJake I want to print a copy, magically rub it across my forehead and sleep with it under my pillow, will that help?
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@JolietJake (50190)
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16 May 16
I think people like you may be...so often I see people leap in here and their first post violates half a dozen of them
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
16 May 16
@JolietJake I haven't often noticed that happening here, but it was a very common occurrence at Bubblews. Then again, I got the distinct impression that many Bubblews members couldn't understand English well enough to read the rules.
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@DWDavis (25809)
• United States
17 May 16
There is one item in the community guidelines that I find somewhat contradictory. I realize we have members from all over the world and for many of them English is not their first language. I also see that we are not to criticize their mistakes or point out their errors. But the guideline also states that we who are English literate should help out those who come here to improve their English. How are we to do this if we are not only forbidden from suggesting improvements, but are viciously attacked and vilified by other members if we dare to do so?
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@DWDavis (25809)
• United States
17 May 16
@JolietJake I tried that on one post, explained I was an English teacher, and recommended some edits that might make their nearly incomprehensible post more readable. I didn't call it that in my comment. I was fussed out by the author and several others and told it was against the rules to ever correct anyone's English on the site.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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17 May 16
@DWDavis Refer them to the guidelines. It states 'criticize', it says nothing about not trying to help someone that doesn't use English as their primary language. If they are still jerks, call me. 
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@Jdaw1985 (3967)
• Harrells, North Carolina
15 May 16
I did not even think of that. I was on here a while back and i read them then. But once i come back i did not read them again. As far as i know i do not do nothing aginst the rules but it is like you said it does not hurt to make sure by reading them over again. Thanks for reminding me.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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15 May 16
I go through them myself at least once a week just to make sure I have the info I need.
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@Jdaw1985 (3967)
• Harrells, North Carolina
15 May 16
@JolietJake That is a really good idea. It helps you out really. If they change something. Lets just say they say that you can no longer say "no" and then you do then there your time is gone from here all due to you not reading things.
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@andriaperry (118747)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 May 16
I had never thought to read any of those, thank you so very much 
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@JohnRoberts (109845)
• Los Angeles, California
15 May 16
The rules are basic common sense and essentially the same as those found on other sites. You are right to refresh once in awhile when pondering.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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15 May 16
I see some returning members from way back when that think the payment structure is the same (which it is the opposite of what it once was) and lots of 'junk' posts that really don't belong here but maybe on Yahoo Answers or a trivia game site...not to mention the plagiarists as Abby pointed out earlier his morning.
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@GardenGerty (164273)
• United States
16 May 16
The way I understand it, not just on this site but on any site, the guidelines and rules can be changed at any time, and the site is not required to let us know about the changes, we are responsible to keep up ourself. It is a good idea to periodically review, in case we missed something the first or even the fifteenth time we read it.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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16 May 16
Very true, they can be altered at any time without us knowing unless we are diligent about checking them
@kaka135 (14970)
• Malaysia
17 May 16
I didn't know rules are for fools. 
I actually think the rules or guidelines in mylot are quite easy to read, unlike some other sites. I also like they include the date of revision, so we know whether there are any updates to the guides since we last read.
Thanks for the reminder, I think we should just go and read once now. 
I actually think the rules or guidelines in mylot are quite easy to read, unlike some other sites. I also like they include the date of revision, so we know whether there are any updates to the guides since we last read.
Thanks for the reminder, I think we should just go and read once now. 1 person likes this
@hereandthere (45635)
• Philippines
16 May 16
you have to know the rules so you know how to break them? joke!
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@hereandthere (45635)
• Philippines
16 May 16
@JolietJake running circles around admin? bad jj.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
16 May 16
I read them every time I have a question but you are preaching to the choir. Somehow everyone should have to read them before they are allowed on the site. Can't that be done?
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
17 May 16
@JolietJake You would think if someone is new that is what they would want to know. It makes no sense to me but I see it daily.
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
16 May 16
One of the guidelines and I quote, "Posting personal milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc. - This is best celebrated via private messaging with your friends." This what I read. So this is prohibited. But I have seen some who posted about these. Any thoughts @JolietJake ?
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
16 May 16
@JolietJake Ah, okay. Seems I missed to read what Alex had written about it. Thanks JJ for responding.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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16 May 16
@Macarrosel I saw a response or comment he had made to someone else asking about that a month or so ago
@JolietJake (50190)
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16 May 16
I believe Alex has stated that if it is a mention as part of a wider discussion it is okay, as long as there is something mentioned beside the birthday.anniversary/whatever
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@JolietJake (50190)
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15 May 16
So have I...many times...and I read them again today as well.
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@miniam (9151)
• Bern, Switzerland
15 May 16
@JolietJake
And i like your new face lol
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