Homie don't play that game...
By JJ
@JolietJake (50190)
November 11, 2017 6:44am CST
PM I received today on a different site:
"I have seen that you are an active member on myLot. If you want we can help each other by commenting each other posts on myLot and to earn even more. Pm if interested. Thanks."
I understand some people do the 'tit-for-tat' thing here, and that's fine, but I don't do it.
I replied:
That's not how I do it there. I respond to everyone if their discussion interests me. I don't 'trade' responses/comments.
I imagine I could probably get $50 or more a month here if I did what they suggested, but I am really not looking to 'improve' my earnings here.
I'm fairly 'picky' what I respond to, and I'd have to force responses to discussions that really hold no interest for me to engage in anything of that nature.
And that would make it too much like 'work' here.
We all use myLot different, I imagine, but I am comfortable with how I do it.
I don't want to feel I 'have' to respond to anything.
I'm just here to enjoy myself.
And to sometimes be a pain. 
And to sometimes be a pain. 29 people like this
28 responses
@moffittjc (124803)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Nov 17
I love your last two sentences! You could actually combine them to say "I'm here to enjoy myself by being a pain to all of you!" haha
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
12 Nov 17
@JolietJake but at leas you are not onewho we easily just forget yiu are honest lol lol
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@moffittjc (124803)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Nov 17
@JolietJake Btw....I love your reference to Homie the Clown from the old In Living Color series!
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@JohnRoberts (109845)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Nov 17
That was bold of the person who is here obviously just for earnings.
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@hereandthere (45633)
• Philippines
11 Nov 17
and he's probably not the first to do so.
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@lovebuglena (47167)
• Staten Island, New York
11 Nov 17
The person may not be here entirely for the earnings but I'd say for the most part that's what he/she cares about most.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Nov 17
Of course, the PM was on a site devoted strictly to online earnings
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Nov 17
So far, I've not suffered any pain, from your total honesty. It creates trust, something we can't obtain from some people, who live their life in a 'perfect little rose garden,' all the time. A lady asked me to exchange views with her which is manipulation, as far as I'm concerned. Jacking up views, isn't why I'm here. Instead, it's to meet new people, from all walks of life. It creates a warmer environment, whenever I login to My Lot. I love the feeling of acceptance I get here, that my own family never gives me.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
11 Nov 17
I received a PM on here a few weeks ago which was similar. I feel the same way as you do. I respond to the discussions and comments that interest me. I do not want to feel forced to respond just because they reapond to mine.
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@lovebuglena (47167)
• Staten Island, New York
12 Nov 17
@Happy2BeMe Because they probably think that it's not nice not to comment on their stuff if they commented on ours.
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@lovebuglena (47167)
• Staten Island, New York
11 Nov 17
I'm sure there are some people who will get upset if they comment on our stuff but we don't comment on theirs, whether it'd be this site or others.
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@Mr_Anomaly (790)
• United States
11 Nov 17
I did something similar to this when I first started and realized that it really isn't worth it.
I suppose curiosity got the best of me and I wanted to see how much something simple like that would affect my earnings... you're right, way too much straining to reply to discussions about toothpaste and baking. 
Took the fun out of mylot!
Took the fun out of mylot!6 people like this
@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Nov 17
When it stops being fun, it's time to walk away...and I'm too busy having a good time 
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
11 Nov 17
I can't see doing that. I've been having fun exploring religious chats and talking about crafts! A lot of the other stuff.. kinda is like huh? I'm just not into sports and things and want my time to matter! I will comment on some things if I think it can help someone clearly having a bad day or is upset/sad.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Nov 17
Exactly. I just cruise up and down the 'Most Recent Discussions' list looking for something that catches my eye/imagination.
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
11 Nov 17
@JolietJake I do that to.. but I'm kinda shameless for that search feature. So I've just been looking up crafts I enjoy or things I'm curious about trying! I figure it might save me some time in looking through some random posts...
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.@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
12 Nov 17
@JolietJake just thi nkig of that moiove about a ballk gam fileld if we byikd it they willk come if you
write some thing we mylotters wlll respond yoiu are a aftural wilsh I could remember the name of tjat ,opvoe as ot was a great one
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@LovingMyBabies (85296)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Nov 17
I agree with you, I do things the same way and that's why I enjoy being here so much. =) I don't want it to feel like work at all.
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@LovingMyBabies (85296)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Nov 17
@JolietJake Same here and to talk to other adults as well since I don't get that much at home. =)
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Nov 17
I use this to relax and pass the time...I already have one job, I'd hate to feel this was one as well
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@lovebuglena (47167)
• Staten Island, New York
11 Nov 17
I think people used to do that on Bubblews.
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@hereandthere (45633)
• Philippines
11 Nov 17
is the message from a new member? or a returning member with a new account or double account?
where do they get this "tip" or "tactic" from? from online blogs? from former members? from current members?
is this why sites don't last? all they want is to milk it dry?
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@hereandthere (45633)
• Philippines
11 Nov 17
@JolietJake i wonder if he saw this post?
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Nov 17
A newer member with not much use of the site yet.
But I know lots of users that only respond if you respond to one of their discussions.
I'm just more interested in content than who does what.
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@Lolaze (5092)
• St. Louis, Missouri
11 Nov 17
Sometimes be a pain? More like always be a pain! I love the title of your post, its what one of my guy friends says in relation to ladies he dates showing up randomly at his house to return something or “just stop by”. Made me laugh - and I need that today!
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@Lolaze (5092)
• St. Louis, Missouri
12 Nov 17
@JolietJake yeah, occasionally Scar forgets to add your grumpy pills to your morning coffee
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@JolietJake (50190)
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12 Nov 17
Hey, I'm a nice guy...occasionally...when I forget to be mean
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
12 Nov 17
@JolietJake But the block on this site does, after a fashion... 
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@JolietJake (50190)
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12 Nov 17
I don't think that site has a 'block' but I could be wrong
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@JudyEv (357787)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Nov 17
@JolietJake Yes, that makes sense.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Nov 17
The emphasis shifts according to how much coughee I've had...or not had
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@thislittlepennyearns (64741)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
11 Nov 17
I think that sometimes should be "succeeds at being a pain" 
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Nov 17
Does this mean I can tell people my success story?
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@thislittlepennyearns (64741)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
11 Nov 17
@JolietJake You should. we'll make tshirts and have a party!
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@GardenGerty (164636)
• United States
11 Nov 17
I see you are an active member on myLot, why would I possibly think I could scam you into such an agreement that would be boring and pointless? I am glad that we do not have to "WORK" at myLot. It is not a job.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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12 Nov 17
I told someone today complaining about the pay that this isn't a skilled job, so why should they 'raise' our 'wages'.
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@allknowing (149048)
• India
11 Nov 17
I do not do that either and that explains my meager earnings
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@Morleyhunt (21742)
• Canada
11 Nov 17
No...I seems discussion...it intrigues me or interests me...I read it...I have a comment...I make it...a few Mylotters I actively seek out...most discussions I read or comment on are happenstance.
I guess that's why my earnings are plodding.
If my desire was to earn more...I would go out and look for a job.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Nov 17
Same here. I already have a job that I worry about what I make at...this is just something I like doing, and I don't want to take what enjoyment I get away from it
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@lovebuglena (47167)
• Staten Island, New York
11 Nov 17
I would never engage in "I comment on your stuff, you comment on mine in return". People should reply to discussions because they have something to say or want to add something, etc. not so others "return the favor". So, when I reply to what other people write or comment it is not because I want them to do the same for me. If they want to that's great. If not, that's fine. Responses or interactions should not be forced.
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