Mylot is a Waste of Time - a Counter Point

Is Mylot Really a Waste of Time?

By Deepak, published Jan 18, 2008
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The other day I happen to come across an article, which attracted my attention. Its heading was 'Mylot is a waste of time'. The article was published on this very site and many persons posted their comments on that article, which were for and against that article. The writer of the article expressed her opinion about mylot and her conclusion was that it was sheer waste of time working on this website. She was of the opinion that despite posting quality replies she could not get expected earnings from the site and the method of calculating earnings was also not clear or transparent and beyond her comprehension. She did not highlight any of the positive aspects about mylot. Her conclusion was that after joining this site she felt that she wasted her time and did not get the desired results.

I differ with her opinion. I think the writer of that article was an established or say an expert 'writer' who can express her opinion very effectively, through her writings; therefore, a site like mylot was not as per her standards or expectations. She also presumed that earning money through writing is the prime motive of all the persons who join Mylot.com. She may be correct in her opinion, but I feel that even if mylot pays for posting and replying to discussions, everyone does not necessarily join mylot for the sake of earning Dollars. I joined mylot one year ago and I found the site was very interesting, lively and vibrant. Undoubtedly earning Dollars through our replies to the discussions is one of the most attractive aspects of this site and majority of persons join this site for earnings, but not all the members do so. Incidently, some of the similar sites do not pay anything for posting discussions or replies to the discussions, therefore, Mylot has more than one lakh members and new members join it every day.

 
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Thanks for the article. It was good to hear a counterpoint. As an English teacher I found participating in myLot discussions to bear a bit too much resemblance to responding to my students' work, as may myLotters are working on improving their English. Since I work on correcting English and attempting to understand non-fluent speakers most of the day, I'd rather spend my time on AC. But you're right, everyone has their own preference and different goals in writing/posting online.

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Posted on 07/24/2008 at 5:07:31 AM

 
I do love mylot and i have been there for a year. I love my friends there and the discussions are interesting. Maybe she was not interested enought on mylot, maybe she sees mylot in a different way.Me, i am not interested in earnings, but my concerns is to have a friend from different part of the globe and help other people even i can't see them personally. Anyway my earnings is still moving so i don't have any problems.

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Posted on 04/17/2008 at 1:04:00 AM

 
well, i read also her article but i have no interest to give my comments. I love mylot even sometimes there are some glitches..I met different personalities, views and i found a friend. There are some regular and common members that i encountered everytime i post my topic. They are always there and i appreciated them for that.. Even though i don't have a hundreds of reply or even fifty's i should say to it that my posts are with quality....and i am eager to responsed my friends comments to my discussions. having a conversations to the individuals that come from the different countries is great! Through mylot i can express easily of what inside my mind..There are some issues that i couldn't express in real but i can express it in mylot. I am greatful to be a part of mylot society....

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Posted on 04/15/2008 at 10:04:09 PM

 
Hello Deepak. So nice to see so many mylotters here. I liked your article and your point about the naysayer perhaps finding that mylot did not meet her more professional standards, though valid, actually made me think that she was not so professional afterall or she would have read the guidelines before joining and realized that mylot is basically a social site, not a site for professional writers. AC and sites like Helium are more in line with her expectations and I think she would do better there. Many people join mylot, more for the social aspect. The fact that for a paid to post forum, it pays very well is a wonderful bonus. The real appeal of mylot though, is it's unique, almost real time ability to interact with other users outside of a chat room venue. If one finds oneself online at the same time as friends, discussions can get very lively indeed and it is so much fun to be able to 'carry on' in an atmosphere of fun and silliness and even seriousness when the topic calls fo

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Posted on 03/25/2008 at 2:03:35 PM

 
In my view you have done an excellent job in presenting a well rounded 'perspective' of Mylot. I have been an active member there for 10 months and discovered the same things you have. It is an ethical, well run site that pays members for doing what they love anyway. Your views are well presented and you have a good writing style. Wishing you continued success in all your writing goals...wherever they are. Keep up the good work..you have a lot to say...and do it well. Warm regards, Raia

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Posted on 03/13/2008 at 5:03:16 AM

 
Interesting point of view. I really did not care for MyLot, but I didn't give it much time to decide, I guess. It's all based on personal preference though, I guess. I have heard people say they love it but others who say they hate it. To each his own.

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Posted on 02/27/2008 at 5:02:42 AM

 
interesting read. i joined mylot like 8 months ago and the money was ok and it did take forever to make anything, but i did gain some amazing friends and some really great knowlege. here on a.c. though i enjoy it very much and the money adds up real fast. great job

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Posted on 02/27/2008 at 3:02:22 AM

 
Deepak, Very insightful of you ... We are like a little consouling session within itself!! LOL!! But seriously it's great to be part of the mylot community we have such a diverse group of people from all walks of life all around the world. By being able to (excuse the pun) reach out touch someone we are able to relieve the stress of our daily life and get a view point of many people instead of our close friends at home who may be biased. Here we can offer up a problem and get objective responses that actually make us look at our situations differently .. You have hit the nail on the head about mylot. We might enjoy the money that we get there but I can guarentee that if they said tomorrow they weren't paying us any more I would still be there becuase of the friends that I have made and because I know that I can post any questions that I want and get some very insightful and thoughtful answers .. I honestly feel bad that the person who wrote the other article did not give it a cha

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Posted on 02/24/2008 at 10:02:26 PM

 
You got our point about mylot....and express your feeling for the newbie who preferred to give up in a short period of time spending their time in mylot. I saw a lot of discussion (of the newbies) grieving about people on mylot and their earnings too. My only feelings for this is "if they have no patience in their heart in what they are participating mylot is not their place. I joined mylot in almost 11mons now and I can say that I gain so much knowledge, friends and money.... Rated: ++++++ Have a nice day.

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Posted on 02/06/2008 at 12:02:14 AM

 
Thanks Mithra for your interesting comments.

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Posted on 01/31/2008 at 10:01:26 PM

 
Thanks very much for your positive comments.

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Posted on 01/31/2008 at 10:01:53 PM

 
Priti! Thanks very much for your encouraging comments.

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Posted on 01/31/2008 at 10:01:28 PM

 
Nice article Deepak. I joined Mylot because i was referred here for the extra earnings. I had no idea at the time that it would be fun in the meantime also and it is very addicting. I have also met alot of great people here from all over the world also. I have also received alot of help from other members at Mylot and i have given help and advice to them as well. For the most part, the majority of the community is nice. I have fun at Mylot and the earnings there are just an extra added bonus.

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Posted on 01/30/2008 at 10:01:29 PM

 
Hey Deepak You have spotted the true thing .. about mylot .. Initially I joined mylot for money .. but I get to know that it's a community of friends and money earning is low there .. but still I am there on mylot :)

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Posted on 01/26/2008 at 12:01:50 AM

 
Thanks Jenny for your invaluable and encouraging comments. - Deepak

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