So, who are the really good writers on Mylot?
By rebelann1949
@rebelann (117269)
El Paso, Texas
January 7, 2017 7:13pm CST
It ain't me, that's for sure and I really don't think a published writer like Jean Auel or James Joyce or Zane Grey would spend much time writing serious essays here.
Mylot wasn't intended to be a writing site like some of those that actually pay up to $500 for a well written essay where quality is deemed important. Punctuation and grammar has to be correct and I know I'd flunk out in that dern place.
And so I have offended someone just cuz I was honest, so be it.
Have I finally moved up in the ranks? I iz blocked cuz of that.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
8 Jan 17
I don't aspire to be a great writer. The thought of being a published author has never crossed my mind. Dabbling in a site like Mylot of the old Bubblews.....that is as deep as I plan on going.
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@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Jan 17
I agree with both of you @morelyhunt & @simplyd , I'd rather not worry about trying to meet the demands places like Hubpages expects in order to pay $500 for what I've written. I don't have the kind of expertise that site expects in order to pay good money.
@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
9 Jan 17
@rebelann I noticed that at least one Mylotter was very offended by what you wrote. I would have commented on his tirade, but he has blocked me. My opinion is not one he wants to hear.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Jan 17
You are correct - this is not a writing site. This is a social site that happens to pay a few pennies.
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@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Jan 17
Exactly @AbbyGreenhill I had such a hard time at Gather.com, Bubblews and PersonaPaper because I just am not that talented a writer. I was learning to try though, which at least made it a good learning experience but I love Mylot because I don't have to worry about the structure of my discussions.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Jan 17
@rebelann I made a lot of money at Bubbs. Gather I didn't care for and PP wasn't the best earning experience.
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@GardenGerty (169568)
• United States
8 Jan 17
I think I like to know more about who are the interesting writers on myLot. It seems it has been a week for people to be petulant. I obviously missed the post this is referring to as well.
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@GardenGerty (169568)
• United States
8 Jan 17
I did not mean you are petulant, want to make that clear. It is people who get in an uproar and block others for no good reason that concern me. I will admit I have blocked someone, but I felt I had a good reason.
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@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Jan 17
I see your point @GardenGerty I haven't blocked anyone either because I feel that if my discussion leads to other discussions who am I to try to stop that process.
I see no reason to mention names but it is a shame that people take offense when someone simply speaks their mind .... I wasn't vulgar either, I promise.
@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 17
@rebelann I see a lot of well written posts every day
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
8 Jan 17
I responded to a post about quality of posts here. myLot does not mind anything as long as it is not a violation. I see how careless most are here with their grammar and spellings not because they are not good at it but simply because myLot does not mind.
I have churned out hundreds of articles for various sites and have earned quite a bit.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
8 Jan 17
@rebelann I too have contributed good posts here including my poems which are well received. I will never take advantage of the leniency here.
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@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Jan 17
Out of the hundreds of people who write discussions here only a few are really good writers so obviously you are one of the few @allknowing
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@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Jan 18
Mylot is not about whether or not someone is submitting a good piece of writing, it's only about discussions which means that poor grammar, poor punctuation and poor usage of English is of no concern to them. On sites like PersonPaper it is different plus they have a minimum word requirement.
@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Jan 18
Yes, this site is all about having discussions @henryflynn most on Mylot write as they speak, I know I do, and grammar or punctuation usage is of no real concern here.
@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Jan 17
Yes, some without talent seem to think they can compete with the likes of Steven King or Jane Auel yet have no talent ...... and then there are those with a wealth of talent who think they have none, those are the ones that I would love to see get published.
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@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
14 Jan 17
Certainly not me! I missed the post you are speaking of. This is more social with a bit of change thrown in for our efforts.
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@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Jan 17
Exactly, but somehow I was supposed to agree that they should pay us more for what we write .... we're lucky Mylot pays what they do.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 Jan 17
Many Internet sites do have members that are excellent writers, while some are just passing their time. It's all good.
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@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
9 Jan 17
That's true and all I really meant is that Mylot is a discussion site more like facebook so why would an excellent writer waste his/her time here when they could be on Hubpages making real money.
@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
9 Jan 17
Yeah, like Facebook only better.
Well, I'm not frettin but I did think it was funny. There are some really touchy people here that will take offense if someone is honest with them, it's too bad really.
So far I haven't found a reason to block anyone. Then again I rarely respond to discussions about politics or religion, both just cause trouble.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Jan 17
I am a writer, I like to think I write well. But I am not one to judge others so I cant say who is and who isn`t good.
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 17
to me a great writer on mylot is someone that posts original topics that I like to read.
if you're blocked don't worry about it...I used to get blocked...A LOT
But, with help from others, I got unblocked by most and misunderstandings were put aside and I'm now only blocked by a few idiots that bore me anyway
But, with help from others, I got unblocked by most and misunderstandings were put aside and I'm now only blocked by a few idiots that bore me anyway1 person likes this
@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Jan 17
I'm not worried, I think it's funny. This is a discussion site and expressing opinions is part of that process which is all I did. Not my loss.
I prefer to have conversations, when it comes to reading lengthy articles I prefer the Smithsonian.
