Complaining about payment!

@XxAngelxX (2830)
Canada
February 20, 2007 9:05am CST
I can't believe the amount of people on here that complain they are not getting paid enough! It amazes me that anyone should expect to make a decent living off of this site. I've been a member for almost two months now and I think I am still reeling from the shock that anyone is willing to pay me anything at all just to post or respond to discussions on pretty much anything! What are your thoughts? Do you think we're not getting paid enough or are you more like me, and think it's great that we actually can earn a few pennies for spending time answering discussions?
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120 responses
• Philippines
20 Feb 07
If anyone thinking that mylot members ar ejust paid a bit, I dont think so. If you m\you patience in posting and making discusion and if you like what you are doing by your heart you will not know that you already gain more cents, and more cents means a lot of dollars. So if you have extra time why not do this., right?
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@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
Yes! That's exactly what I mean...we do get so much more from mylot then just pennies. I've had some of the best advice and tips given to me here.
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@caraj444 (1075)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
i agree with you, at first i thought i might be able to make a lot of money but i realized how long id have to be on here and now im just happy that some site is going to pay me for posting responses to peoples questions, if people are expecting to make a fortune here they should ask themselves why they think a company would pay them that much for what were doing which is just sharing some opinions typing away at our computer, personally im happy as well that someone will pay me at all to do this. happy myloting!
@jammyt (2818)
• Philippines
20 Feb 07
I so agree. With or without the payment, I just enjoy answering topics and giving out my opinion to topics that interest me. I've learned so much and I get to see different views and culture of people.
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• Philippines
20 Feb 07
I heard about mylot from one of my egroups. I got curious with what they say that you get paid for all your postings. Gave it a try and really amazed about it. You really get paid for taking time to participate in the discussion. At first, I wanted to see a number in mylot earnings so I keep on answering a number of discussions and it suprised me that even for a very few posts, this is my 49th I think, I get about almost a dollar already. But then I also started to get hooked in answering the discussions not because of the $ earnings but also find myself interested in the topics posted. Indeed, I'm learning a lot also from different discussions. I find myself reading the responses from discussions which actually would make me ask the same thing. This is a good venue for me to broaden my perspective, learn about new things, meet new friends and understand different cultures.
@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
I know, this is such a great site for learning information. It's wonderful to be able to communicate with people from other cultures and learn about their beliefs and such. I've met some wonderful people here and it's definitely helped to broaden my perspective as well. Great point!
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@lauriefnp (5109)
• United States
20 Feb 07
You're so right. This site is an awesome place to meet people, learn new things, and just talk about practically anything. The fact that they pay us anything at all is amazing. Anyone who is trying to "get rich quick" or to even earn an income here should quickly realize that this is not designed for that and they should move on and let the rest of us enjoy being here. I like the extra pocket money, of course, but I am able to put it into perspective; I can't quit my day job over MyLot!
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@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
Well I'm so happy to see I'm not the only one with this opinion, lol. Thanks for posting.
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• United States
21 Feb 07
I agree. The fact of any money at all is a grand thing for me. Been here for four weeks..and I've nearly twenty dollars -- and based off the fact that I'm usually broke, and if I keep this up I'll have at least SOMETHING, which is more than nothing... It's why I'm not one of those folks complaining I guess lol. It ISN'T something to replace your job with, if you were a brilliant web designer an mylot hired you..THEN it would be, but it's not like that..so people who expect getting payed lots for yammering on is setting their hopes a wee bit too high. I was amazed they payed me anything for going on about my favorite subjects...so yeah.I agree with ye Angel an' Laurie ^_^
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• Belgium
20 Feb 07
Yes offcourse, and you aren't gonna get anything without posting almost nothing or posting stupid things. It all depends on your tactics and whether you have a lot of interests maybe. Just do your best and like it (otherwise it won't go) and than your first payment will come much faster than you think!
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@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
Yes I agree. It's pointless to post silly things that really make no sense to anyone...these discussions get probably less than one cent if they are not deleted by the staff at mylot. Thanks for your input and happy posting :)
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@kims374 (300)
• United States
20 Feb 07
I agree that one can't expect to make alot here; but I do think it could be a little more- what is it, a penny per response? I am only at .75 as of today, and can't figure out how to get more referrals- it seems that is the only way to do better. The two I have aren't doing anything at all- so it's a waste!!
@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
Well my earnings work out to around 2 cents a post I believe, but I don't believe anyone has to pay me to simply post a discussion on whatever I want. I think it's a great bonus and that's it.
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• India
20 Feb 07
This is indeed a nice place to make friends. I'm an absolute newbie here, but from whatever I have seen, I have observed that people mostly come here with ideas of making pots of money for nothing!!! But once they are here, they soon accept the fact that it's not really so, and actually start enjoying their time here. That's when the quality of the articles also goes up. I'm passionate about writing and money is really secondary to me. Nice to see people having similar thoughts. This place is growing steadily, so it might get more exciting in the days to come.
• United States
21 Feb 07
i accidentally stumbled upon this site last night, and immediately started reading discussions and couldn't stop. i knew i had found the website of my dreams- broad topic range, intelligent people. i immediately bookmarked the page. getting paid is an added bonus. i did not join this site for pay.(i didn't even know we got paid until after i had bookmarked it) i joined it because of the great topics. i still have to figure out why they pay us???? i have a busy day ahead, but cannot wait until this evening to come back. so far, i can say this is the best site i have ever joined in my 11 years of being on the internet. a huge thank you to whomever built this site- you are brilliant!it looks like i will be on my lot indefinitely.i cannot wait to read more and make contacts with people who have similar interests.this is a very educational-for lack of better word, and the people here seem to be great! wishing everyone a happy day!
@Michele21 (3093)
• United States
20 Feb 07
I admit, I joined to earn money, but then found out how little you get for everything. So now it is just fun for me, to ask questions and respond to other peoples questions. I am surprised that people are so into trying to make alot of money off of this, to me it is just silly. But that is just me and my opinion.
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@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
Haha, I agree totally.
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@weemam (13372)
20 Feb 07
I for one think its great to be paid anything to chat on the net , I would be doing that anyway for nothing , I joined to make money initially then found some brilliant new friends , i spend so much time replying to my responses( not supposed to lol ) and I read all of my answers to my discussions , I think its fun , and I can type a lot faster with my 2 fingers too now lol xx
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@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
LOL, I agree. I originally joined as well for the money, but I never at any time thought I could make a living here. I've met some wonderful people as well and although I can type properly I have to say this site certainly helped to get my speed back up there :)
• Grand Junction, Colorado
21 Feb 07
I to initally signed up for the money and soon found out that I wasn't going to get rich, but was having so much fun responding to people's discussions decided to stay and wow, it's been a month and it has flown by. Someone wants to pay me to give my opinion, right on!!! I really think that when you decide to just enjoy yourself here and follow the rules and participate fully you actually end up making more money than if your trying to make the money. Does that make sense?? Anyways I love it here and their are many people here that I look forward to seeing their discussions and all the of their responses both in my discussions and others. :) Lets all just have fun!!!
@kdarrell (1562)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
I don't complain about payments at all. I've been here for about five months now and it still amazes me that they are willing to pay anything just to talk about everything. I also think it's quite sweet that they actually do pay!
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@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
Yes! My thoughts exactly :)
• Germany
20 Feb 07
I think Mylot is a good forum for enjoying. But if someone is here for money only then it pays less. For money I have found a very good and easy site for making money. Its a surf engine. all you have to do is search in it and open the link and u will earn 0.25$/hr. There are many simple ways to earn from it. e.g when you use mylot search mylot in that site and open it from there. u dont have to do anything extra and will earn as well.
• Germany
20 Feb 07
Sorry forgot the link http://www.slashmysearch.com/earn/id/2534
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• India
21 Feb 07
well I agree ..... I am basically not here to earn 'now', see to be very frank initally I had this thing dancing onto my head that I have joined mylot to earn and to earn a lot of pennies.... slowly I discovered that the satisfaction -- mental and intellectual that I am getting from here is more than any thing for me now.... Because I really enjoy talking with people, telling my problmes to them, sharing their problems.... when I am actually reading someone's problems, I am actually preparing myself for an even worse situation..... I think that this could happen to you too Ketan, and that is what mylot gives me -- alertness, awareness.... so earnings isn't an issue.... Moreover, hey u people, you even don't earn that less on mylot.... question yourself, how many bucks do you get while being on sites like orkut or yahoo? None, so isn't it far beter-- provided you have an intellect capability and knowledgeablility of something being good or bad!!! Right./..
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• United States
22 Feb 07
im with you on this. the money was the initial draw. now it's just plain entertaining and if i get a check someday its the icing on the cake. i waste so much time online doing nothing anyway, why not talk on here.
@cillerman (403)
• Bulgaria
21 Feb 07
I think that the payments are stated and nobody has the right to complain. These are the rules. I can't imagine how greedy one should be to want better payment for... doing nothin at all! Because that is nothing (more than everybody are doing everyday). I understand everybody NEEDS cash, but this is not the way. As I said in another discussion - the money are just a bonus to all the information here.
• United States
21 Feb 07
I totally am with you on this.... I enjoy writing, in fact I torture people writing long emails... so this allows me to stop writing to people who don't have time really, and to get paid a little for something I do ANYway. So I feel I ought not to complain. I don't expect a big income from it, I am realistic and know I am just one of many members and in order to pay anyone they have to be sustainable. Like you, I am still in shock that anyone would pay anything for me writing.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
If they want a better payment, they better find a real job.(",)This site is not really a place to be when all you wanted is to get paid every month. I really don't mind how many pennies I earned everyday for posting since, I really don't have the luxury of time to write everyday. I'm just enjoying myself joining in the discussions and expressing what I feel on certain issues. But, ofcourse, I don't want to be a hypocrite to deny that I'm also after the money.hehehe.I'm looking forward on the day that I'll be able to receive my first payment. Have a great time mylotting!(",)
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• Canada
20 Feb 07
I can't agree with you more. It say's earn a little extra. I don't expect to earn big bucks here. this isn't like a day job. It's more important to earn a few friends than more bucks. I post a few discussions yesterday and earn 5 cents. 4 from the posts i made and a penny from a referral but who cares. It's better than nothing at all. It's better than getting scammed.
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@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
Good point! We definitely don't get scammed here, this site pays, but nope it's not a day job,lol
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@cessy1 (1748)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
people should stop complaining that they are being paid less when in the first place, mylot did not force them to sign up in this site..mylot should not be used to earn a living because you can't really expect to earn a lot from it..i just use this to earn extra cash and having an extra $10 is not that bad..let's just count our blessings and be thankful for it..
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@Mecboy (1050)
• United States
21 Feb 07
Well, yeah its not fair to think this is a be a millionaire site. its not, its just some site to give a little for something to shop online for a little.
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• Philippines
21 Feb 07
At first, i got interested on how much money i could get just by posting discussions and respond to other discussions but as the time goes by, i've learned that, its not just about money, but more importantly , the knowledge, the friendship that about to grow. You get to meet people with good insights about some things. You get advices that would really help you solve your problems and dilemmas.
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@AnnaB87 (761)
• United States
21 Feb 07
I do want to make money as every little bit adds up, but I also like to practice my typing and talking to people so I think this is a neat way to get paid for what I do on other sites for free. LOL
• India
21 Feb 07
It has not specified as to what credits is given to you on the response you make to the discussions.
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• United States
21 Feb 07
After reading the responses to this thread, I have to agree... this site should be used first and foremost as a place of discussion, and secondly as supplementary POCKET CHANGE, NOT as an ultimate source of income. Just my two cents.
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