Does it frustrate you when people do not respond to comments on MyLot?

@TheHorse (203699)
Walnut Creek, California
May 22, 2023 3:06pm CST
I like leaving comments on MyLot, whether it is in response to my own posts or on others' posts. My favorite thing on MyLot is when an interesting conversation gets going. Not only do we make more pennies, but we become a part of something that's enjoyable. Recently I noticed that many MyLot comments go unresponded to. Are people posting and then forgetting to go to Notifications and respond to the comments they get? I don't know. Do you enjoy ongoing conversations as much as I do? Do you try to respond to comments on your posts and comments? Photo is from my Montana neighbor's movement camera.
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@AmbiePam (84632)
• United States
22 May
I guess so. I was frustrated when I wrote a discussion a week or so ago, and it wasn't short, at the behest of another mylotter. And then that mylotter never responded at all. When something like that happens it stands out. But not getting a response from a response? Maybe if that particular earlier response was pretty smart, and I was teased with the start of a clever conversation that went nowhere. Then you start to wonder if people read their notifications at all. However, with your subtlety, maybe they aren't aware you desire more of their input.
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@AmbiePam (84632)
• United States
22 May
@TheHorse I like that you respond, and your replies are never canned. You did once confuse me so badly that I sat for a solid three minutes trying to think of how to respond to your reply, before finally having to settle for a one word answer.
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@akalinus (40346)
• United States
22 May
There are times when I start a discussion and don't answer right away, maybe even a day or two. But, I always answer with the best posts I can. I feel bad if I could not answer. If you care enough to respond to me, I sure as heck want to respond back. Many of you are like family to me and each of you is important.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May
I always try to add something if I can.
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@MarieCoyle (27149)
22 May
I know that I occasionally miss a response or two but it is not intentional. I do try very hard to double check and respond. There are a few people who want you to respond by always asking questions in their posts. That’s a good way to get a response, but then a few never bother to respond on other’s posts at all. Then they wonder why no one is responding on their posts anymore, if that makes any sense!
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@akalinus (40346)
• United States
22 May
There are people here who think they get paid for writing a post. That is not how it works. You get paid for responses. If you typically don't respond to others, they will start to ignore you. I have had conversations with some people here without knowing what they are talking about. I can give some generic answers to let them think I understand their topic. I also like to answer newcomers when I can and encourage them to write and have fun here.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May
It makes sense.
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@MarieCoyle (27149)
22 May
@akalinus I think it's often hard for some people to join a new group, a welcome encouragement is a good thing, I think.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
22 May
Of course, I like responding to people who commented on my discussions. It helps me learn new things and interact with people. I always respond to the comments in my posts before posting a new discussion. I want to show some respect to the people who took the time to respond. Also, I make it a point to respond to the person's own discussion. As they say, "Like begets like". If you want people to respond to your discussions, you have to take the time to respond to their discussions too. And the good part of this is that I am able to earn more doing these activities.
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@MarieCoyle (27149)
22 May
So well said!
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
22 May
@MarieCoyle Thank you, Marie.
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@Treborika (16958)
• Mombasa, Kenya
23 May
@Jenaisle welcome
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@kaylachan (56238)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 May
I do get annoyed if my comments get ignored, because it means I'm not getting paid, even if my post got someone else paid. When I post, I always try to reply to everyone who posted on my discussions, or comments. Sometimes a lengthy conversation comes out of it, too.
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@akalinus (40346)
• United States
22 May
@TheHorse Like I just told @DE, I try to respond to discussions and threads. I am sure I miss things especially on the longer threads. Sometimes, I get blindsided by notices.
@akalinus (40346)
• United States
22 May
I am trying to respond to Kayla but the discussion space is under another name. I always try to answer your posts if I see them. It is hard to figure out who answered what when the posts are down the page somewhere. It gets confusing.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May
Well, I like the pennies. But it ain't really about the pennies. It's about acknowledgement. At least for me. If I bother to support you by commenting on your post, at least say something...anything...back.
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@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
22 May
There are a very few myLotters who don't understand how myLot works. They leave a discussion and then never return to it. I look at other discussions by each user before I do more than respond to their first one... If they don't comment back to responders, I don't bother responding to them again. *shrug* One thing that does frustrate me is when someone is too lazy to look at their own comment to see why I responded the way I do. Just because I use the word "that" in a comment, referring to their last comment doesn't mean I'm going to keep the conversation going when they pretend they don't know what it's in reference to.
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@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
22 May
@akalinus I always look for you... if you miss a comment I make, it's okay... You've always carried on your end of the conversation with me quite well. I have no complaints.
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@akalinus (40346)
• United States
22 May
@DaddyEvil Thank you, DE. My heart is a little happier when I see you in the discussion.
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@akalinus (40346)
• United States
22 May
I am sure I miss answering some of your comments. I really try.
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@akalinus (40346)
• United States
22 May
I love the longer discussions. I try to comment as much as possible but there are days I just don't get on it. I stop commenting when it gets boring. Some people just keep rehashing the same information in slightly different ways. I stop when I can't add any new information to the discussion or when no one responds to what I am saying.
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@akalinus (40346)
• United States
22 May
@TheHorse Me too. I remember some that I still laugh about when I think of them. Laughing is good for you, I think. Some of those discussions got pretty wild and I loved them.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May
I admit that I enjoy it when comment threads go off on funny tangents.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
@akalinus greed. Consulting my Clever Comment Dictionary right now (sent to me by Greg from Iowa), but it clearly states that you cannot be funny while responding to comments about being funny.
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@BarBaraPrz (45226)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
22 May
I haven't been posting much lately, and commenting even less. Too busy rearranging rocks.
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@BarBaraPrz (45226)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 May
@TheHorse Maybe
@BarBaraPrz (45226)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 May
@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
Rocks can be our friends! Do you have photographic evidence?
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@allknowing (130088)
• India
23 May
It used to bother me but I thought it is better to just move on but remember who do that and never get back to their posts (lol)
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@allknowing (130088)
• India
23 May
@TheHorse I look at notifications first and then go to top rated where I find all posts of the day
@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
I tend to be "selfish" and respond to comments on my posts before visiting others' posts. Because of that, I sometimes miss others posts.
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
23 May
I only enjoying being here when I can "discuss" with myLotters. I stopped commenting on those who never respond to comments. It's not only a matter of earnings, but I think it's rude not to respond. You allow them to earn, they give you nothing.
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
23 May
@TheHorse The least we can say is that they are not polite.
@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
It also kind of "kills the mood." A possible conversation that never happened. "You allow them to earn, they give you nothing."
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
@LadyDuck But some might just be neglectful. Or out of time. Or newbies who don't understand how MyLot works.
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@jeets03 (12114)
• India
23 May
@TheHorse, Nope it doesn't frustrate me. When I post a discussion, I get reply and I continue with those members. When I replied to other discussion and if they don't reply you that mean they don't want to communicate with you or may be they have other reason. So, I don't reply in any of the discussion of their. It is simple, you should work with them who responds you.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
Your philosophy sounds pretty sound to me. I think most of us wind up talking to others who enjoy talking to us.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
@jeets03 It all works out.
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@jeets03 (12114)
• India
23 May
@TheHorse Exactly! Why to break our head for someone who doesn't want to communicate with us! Let them have their choice and let us have our own.
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@JudyEv (323672)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 May
I always respond to comments. However, the last comment sometimes pops up the one it's answering so things get out of kilter. It didn't use to happen but it's been going on a while now.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
Once in awhile I got back to "ancient" posts, find a comment or two I had forgotten to respond to, and leave a comment.
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@Deepizzaguy (93615)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 May
I enjoy a conversation from readers on this site especially when it is sports and music related.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May
What sports are you following right now? The Warriors are done. The Giants are a .500 team. I am not following sports closely right now.
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@Deepizzaguy (93615)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 May
@TheHorse Basketball, baseball and ice hockey.
@Shiva49 (26163)
• Singapore
23 May
I make it a point to respond to the comments I get. I do notice though a very few seem to ignore the comments they receive. That defeats the purpose of being here.
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@sjvg1976 (41134)
• Delhi, India
23 May
That's true, but I neglect them when I don't get time to spend here
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
I'd have to agree. Conversations are where it's at.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
@sjvg1976 There's always tomorrow. I don't think I've gotten through all of the comments on this post yet. But I hope to.
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@thelme55 (76342)
• Germany
23 May
Yes, I enjoy conversation on Mylot as much as you do. Sometimes, my reply or comments to a post or posts are late but I try my best to write a comment.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
I sometimes discover "ancient" comments I had missed.
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@thelme55 (76342)
• Germany
28 May
@TheHorse Yes, that happened with me, too.
@GardenGerty (157027)
• United States
23 May
I try to get back and comment on responses. Sometimes other users have mini discussions under mine that do not relate to me at all. I try not to get miffed about anything. No future in it. I appreciate the things that do work and get comments.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
I try to enjoy the tangents and maybe get involved.
@LeaPea2417 (36261)
• Toccoa, Georgia
23 May
I try not to let it bother me.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
I bet I am guilty of accidentally ignoring dome MyLotters for awhile. I tend to respond to comments on my posts first, then go visiting others' posts.
@lovebuglena (42907)
• Staten Island, New York
23 May
It has happened to me where I respond to someone's discussion and all I get is a like and that is it. Not a fan of that because I like to have a thread going. That's when it's interesting. Not sure why that happens. Perhaps the person doesn't know how to respond to my response.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
I think there's always something to say. And one can even go off on a silly tangent. It can lead to a fun conversation.
@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
@lovebuglena Have a nice day, my Dear Friend.
@lovebuglena (42907)
• Staten Island, New York
23 May
@TheHorse Perhaps if the comment is more generic people don't know what to say. Unless people are just not in the mood to keep the conversation going.
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@kobesbuddy (73901)
• East Tawas, Michigan
23 May
The old version of My Lot, those longer conversations were popular. Now, many don't care it seems, to others or what they're going through. A short, "Oh, my goodness!" Then, it's over.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
I suppose I'll keep on plugging and respond to comments. One never knows when a nice long conversation will emerge.
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@aninditasen (15668)
• Raurkela, India
23 May
I do like responding to comments but don't feel frustrated when people don't reply to my comments as people have their own way. I however don't like reply to comments where the person is trying to pick up an unnecessary argument.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
Well, I enjoy arguments, but I don't like when someone puts a "political" spin on something that's not political, just to get an argument going.
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 May
@aninditasen I'll go with the irrelevant/existential/silly if the whole thing can be funny.
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@aninditasen (15668)
• Raurkela, India
24 May
@TheHorse That's true and some start bringing out irrelevant points just to earn bucks.
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@_Karan (37)
23 May
I feel the same as well , I also get frustrated when I don't get comments related to my discussion
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@TheHorse (203699)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
If you're relatively new here, it's good to visit others' discussions, make comments, and hope the come over and leave comments on your posts.
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@_Karan (37)
25 May
@TheHorse I will try to interact with more people and their posts