myLot is too much Fun I should be....

@byfaithonly (10698)
United States
February 5, 2007 4:41pm CST
I just realized I have been playing on myLot for 4 hours and in the meantime there are 10 other things I should be doing such as working on a writing assignment, doing dishes, picking up the house, and calling my ISP (sub-zero temps have lowly old dial connection not connecting). Do you sometimes find yourself spending time on myLot when you should be doing something else? If so what should you be doing, do you feel quilty, will there be repercussions for your actions? I am going off here and get to work, really I am, yep as soon as I start this discussion!
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@shywolf (4514)
• United States
6 Feb 07
I am quite often unable to tear myself away from Mylot in order to go take care of other things that I should. I have a friend who I have not emailled for a week or more because I spend so much time on here.. or rather, that's a big part of the reason that I have not gotten around to emailing back yet, anyway. And i do feel badly about it. But I also am having so much trouble making money online (on other sites, I mean) lately that I need to spend lots of time on here typing away for money, so I can't feel too awful for doing it. This is my only source of income for now, online sites like Mylot, so I really do have a good excuse to be here a lot. But there are still things that I need to be working on that I have not got around to because of this site! *laugh*
• China
6 Feb 07
I am a freshman here,people here are very nice,and there are many instresting topic here,so i spent many time since i become a memeber here,but i didnt give comment most time because of my poor english,hope i can make many friends here.... ^^
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
16 Feb 07
doomshiva I'm honored you choose one of my discussions to make your first response. You did great! I've seen several people say that since they've been on mylot their English has improved so maybe the same will be true for you. Good luck and enjoy.
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Along with freelance writing I was promoting several different online programs and making very little money. Since I've signed with myLot I haven't done anything with the other programs. I would like to get this going good, like get some referrals but want to be familiar with it before I do that so I can help others when they join.
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• Belgium
5 Feb 07
Well, considering I've adjusted to a forum life long ago I'm not really addicted. However, I'll admit that not Mylot, but the internet in general, keeps me distracted quite often. Right now I'm meant to be writing out a letter to an author yet here I am.. posting here.
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
6 Feb 07
LOL - I did great, while I managed to tear myself away I gathered enough research for a whole chapter.
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@wahmbuddy (391)
• Canada
6 Feb 07
Yes I spend too much time on mylot and other forums. It's easy to stay here and respond "one more time" than think about writing the article and need to get finished today - LOL
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Yea just got email from my "boss" he wants an idea when I'll have this ebook done. How to I tell him "I don't know, I'd rather play on mylot for approx $1.50 a day than to collect $700 when I finish the ebook." Think I'd best pass on that and get busy.
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• Philippines
6 Feb 07
Mylot is really fun! sometimes, i don't get to finish my homework, of course, i feel guilty about this but at least i enjoyed posting here in mylot. sometimes, i don't even think about the earnings that i will receive as long as i get to post good replies and discussions and people get to appreciate it.
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@freesoul (3021)
• Egypt
6 Feb 07
Yes I always spend more time on mylot than I should or what I have planed to, yesterday was my first day without mylot since I joined about 2 months ago as my profile says.. i was away most of the day and when I came here I still could have spent some time in mylot but I just took a look and stopped myself from posting anything :) Very often mylot keeps me from doing other things even at work :( but that is the way it is with the internet in general, once you are busy with something that grabs your attention it's hard to leave..with mylot it's never ending as it keeps you coming back day after day ..
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Agree with you 100% both on internet and mylot. Part of my work involves doing online research before I write and I can't tell you how many times I've found a dozen other things to check out, download, sign up for, etc! Stay on track! That's what I need to do.
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• United States
6 Feb 07
I'm new to myLot, but I can definitely see it creating a distraction for me when I should be working. The internet in general seems to cause the problem for me, but I somehow manage to get my work done regardless...how is unbeknownst to me most of the time. *grin*
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@simran1430 (1790)
• India
6 Feb 07
yes sometimes it gets like many hours and only a few posts , but its like the whole internet is addicting so really cant help , and also that it has become such an integral part of our lives that we just cant ignore it now ,
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@Randync (544)
• United States
5 Feb 07
Yeah I keep finding myself here. The bad thing is I read way more than I post. Part of it is I am having writers block and hope to steal er get story ideas from people's posts.
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
6 Feb 07
I'm not having writers block these days, I'm just not staying on track 10,000 word ebook to write have outline done but have not "written" for spending too much time on myLot :(
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@greengal (4286)
• United States
5 Feb 07
Oh I feel that way all the time..I just can't seem to log off and say "I'm done for the day!" sigh..myLot is too good to be true and I'm having a gr8 time:)
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
6 Feb 07
LOL last night at 8 I said that's it I need to get out of here - was still wandering around at 11 (p.m.) bed time :( It is so fun and to think making money too!
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5 Feb 07
ohh yes..that has started to happen with me too lately....its soo irritating..and i cant really do anything about it too...loll!! so ive made this new rule...where i ll only switch to mylot after ive finished all my work...!! but frankly speaking this isnt really working...so i guess i ll have to fing something better..........
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
6 Feb 07
LOL - lasted about 5 minutes for me yesterday, have done much better since posting this discussion - made it a whole hour and half and even started my dinner.
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• United States
5 Feb 07
Yes, to much time. I've been on as long as you today, but I've been dressing up my profile page. There are quite a few things I should be doing, like cleaning the house, listing about 5 items on ebay. Chatting with the kids to see how they are doing. But, NO, here I sit, typing away. The big problem is the incoming mail sound, every time I go to leave it rings, and it's someone from mylots with a new discussion.
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Well, I'm thrilled you responded to my "ring". I love having friends that respond and I do the same.
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• United States
5 Feb 07
Oh Yeah! 100% agreement. I do believe I have become addicted to this site. I love to come here and can be on this site for hours and not even realize the time that passes by. The discussions are excellent and the responses show many different ways to look at a idea. I have dishes siting in the kitchen sink right now and made the mistake of booting up my computer and right away the first site I come to is mylot. I love to browse the discussions and see what new and interesting things are being brought up. I will only be here for a little while longer on this site and then I will go and do the dishes. Yeah, right, addition here big time.
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Yep I read a lot too and find a lot of interesting stuff. Funny thing was yesterday several times I caught myself reading a whole strink on a discussion and then not even responding - no idea why I didn't just didn't think of it.
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@hogy86 (64)
• Indonesia
6 Feb 07
yes, i agree with your opinion about mylot,but in here i feel so much fun,quilty and the orter.so are you have idea to solve this problem??
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@AyaMiami (95)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Yesterday was my second day at MyLot. I kept bring myself back to the computer to see if anything new had been posted. It is kind of addicting. I only wish the money happened instantly so I could watch it go up. I'm all about instant gratification.
• Netherlands
6 Feb 07
I hear ya. I should be sleeping right now, but I am on here.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
7 Feb 07
Faith when i read this I had a good chuckle. I had woken up at 2:14am and was not sleepy so I went on-line! And of course you know where I came to. There are simply not enough hours in the day. There are so many responses to make! LOL.
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
7 Feb 07
I think this discussion has gotten more responses than all the rest of my discussions put together. And I am so addicted I don't know what I'm going to do - going to end up in the poor house but will somehow keep my computer and interent so I can stay on mylot.
@myaccount (235)
• United States
6 Feb 07
yes mylot can be fun and addictive except its not that much for me...i do it for the money, thank you!
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• United States
6 Feb 07
I should be playing with my kids more. They sit and watch cartoons and I figure I can sit ans chat for 30 minutes and next time I check my watch its been an hour and I still have a ton of housework to do. When will I ever learn?
@Sasselle (698)
• Australia
6 Feb 07
LOL - that SO sounds like me ... I just so easily lose track of time here. I often just have it running in the background but then as soon as my mail alerts me that someone on my friends list has posted something new i come back on over. As for doing the housework - i could find a million things to occupy my time so i don't have to do it *laughs* but i'll get there eventually Oooh - only one more comment til you hit 300! go go go!
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@Sasselle (698)
• Australia
6 Feb 07
Lol - sounds like we both need to go to mylot annonymous for our problem :D
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Think it must be my timing but I did all my friends posts as soon as I got online, then I don't know how I got so involved but here I am again. I too will find anything to do besides housework :(
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• Philippines
6 Feb 07
Mylot is too addicting! I promised myself that I'd only devote an hour or two for this thing but here I am,still searching,reading and responding to the different discussions posted here.
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