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By *bi Haive OP   Man
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Or just the original post, then hit 'comment' and reply?

It often amuses me that if you do read a whole thread you can spot people who've missed important details, sometimes omitted in the first post or added mid-way through the thread either by the OP or other contributors, that make the comment someone adds later either completely redundant, repetitive or appearing to miss a point made completely.

I'm sure we're all guilty of just getting so excited about posting that we jump to then end to get our 2p's with in as quick as possible.

I'm sure we're all just as guilty of skim reading a thread early in the morning over a brew and letting vitally important content pass over our heads.

And even if you do generally try and read a whole post, I'm sure we've all reached a particular comment, felt the need to post a response to a statement or opinion expressed and then once we've added our thoughts, scrolled back up to find that half a dozen people made the exact same remark or hilarious joke hours before.

I know I'm guilty of all the above at times. Must try harder.....

A

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

Guilty as charged

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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I'm quite good at skim reading so I don't tend to miss important edits/info etc.

I can't be arsed dealing with threads where it's just solid blocks of people quoting each other though so I tend to ignore them.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Yep guilty

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Depending on the subject matter.

Most of the time I like to just post something irrelevant to the discussion based on the title.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"I'm quite good at skim reading so I don't tend to miss important edits/info etc.

I can't be arsed dealing with threads where it's just solid blocks of people quoting each other though so I tend to ignore them. "

Especially when it's just two people scoring points at one another or even just chatting and the post becomes the length of a novel

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Of not reading the thread I mean...see I hit post prematurely again

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"I can't be arsed dealing with threads where it's just solid blocks of people quoting each other though so I tend to ignore them.

Especially when it's just two people scoring points at one another or even just chatting and the post becomes the length of a novel "

Yes! Why not edit and reflect the part you're replying to?

It's a shame because some threads seem initially interesting but I can't be arsed reading it properly when that happens.

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

We read the thread but tend to post early so it's easier to do. If it's a longer thread we will skim read to see if anyone has made a similar point to save us posting.

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

Get in early not so much to read then....

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"I can't be arsed dealing with threads where it's just solid blocks of people quoting each other though so I tend to ignore them.

Especially when it's just two people scoring points at one another or even just chatting and the post becomes the length of a novel

Yes! Why not edit and reflect the part you're replying to?

It's a shame because some threads seem initially interesting but I can't be arsed reading it properly when that happens."

Lack of editing skills

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Depends on the thread and if the subject is semi interesting.

There are many repetitive threads that generate repetitive responses so I only need to read the op before deciding not to read any further or contribute.

I have in the past responded on a couple of threads only to be told the question had already been clarified or answered further up but when I scrolled back there appeared to be a lot of gaps in the conversation due to comments being removed.

I think for a lot of people they react to the original poster rather than the post and ignore obvious red flags to jump on the scyhophant wagon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep. but it’s still good fun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It depends on certain factors.

If there's a question posed, I may go straight to reply.

If there's a statement made, I may read others views before posting, so not to repeat the majority response.

And then, it can come down to my mindset, or spare time I have whilst browsing.

Whichever way, I like to try to offer a different perspective, an angle that may not have been considered, and so that can prompt me to reply to a mid post comment before I've read the whole thread.

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By *bi Haive OP   Man
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


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Yes! Why not edit and reflect the part you're replying to?

It's a shame because some threads seem initially interesting but I can't be arsed reading it properly when that happens."

I try and delete those huge blocks and just leave the last relevant point I'm responding to.

Like I just did.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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By *bi Haive OP   Man
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


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*my next thread will be do you over use emojis when you can't be arsed to type words.......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on time. Sometimes I read from the bottom up. Sometimes I read it all. Sometimes I get bored and make a post so I can go back later and find how far I'd read to.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

I try and delete those huge blocks and just leave the last relevant point I'm responding to.

Like I just did.

A

We all learn better by demonstration

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Depends how long it is.

Usually the opening post, one or two others at the start and the then skip to the last few posts.

I’m more likely to read a whole thread if it’s short.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

None of the ones started by you op.

But usually I do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t read profiles so I’m not going to start reading full threads.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it’s interesting then I’ll read it all if it isn’t too long. Most of the time I’ll read the first few comments and the last few, completely missing out whatever has been said in between.

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By *weetiepie99Woman
over a year ago

cardiff

I try and read every post on the thread, though i may skim through really long replies. I get annoyed though when forum 'friends' just chat midway through or completely derail the thread, its like a 'love in' sometimes

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I think it's important to read every post but I no longer do due to a lot of replies being naff all to do with the O.P.

I'll read everyone before I respond IF the thread is interesting , people are being relevant and the thread is not too long.

Sometimes I go straight to the end and respond to the O.P. only but usually start with a disclaimer that I haven't read the thread.

Really it depends on time factors, how I feel in that moment and if I am looking for something in particular.

End of the day - I do it as I want to do it when I want to do it. .... No strict rules.

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

TLDR

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"TLDR "

Tittys Lah Lahs Dicks and Rumpy Pumpy

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By *oeBeansMan
over a year ago

Derby

Only when have a witty comment and want to make sure no one else has said it first

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Or just the original post, then hit 'comment' and reply?"

Just this part.

Didn't even read the rest of your OP.

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By *sianmale89Man
over a year ago

Stockport


"Or just the original post, then hit 'comment' and reply?

It often amuses me that if you do read a whole thread you can spot people who've missed important details, sometimes omitted in the first post or added mid-way through the thread either by the OP or other contributors, that make the comment someone adds later either completely redundant, repetitive or appearing to miss a point made completely.

I'm sure we're all guilty of just getting so excited about posting that we jump to then end to get our 2p's with in as quick as possible.

I'm sure we're all just as guilty of skim reading a thread early in the morning over a brew and letting vitally important content pass over our heads.

And even if you do generally try and read a whole post, I'm sure we've all reached a particular comment, felt the need to post a response to a statement or opinion expressed and then once we've added our thoughts, scrolled back up to find that half a dozen people made the exact same remark or hilarious joke hours before.

I know I'm guilty of all the above at times. Must try harder.....

A"

Depends on the subject off the thread…

Sometimes I will quietly read and look in depth or at the different perspectives/opinions to get a better understanding off the topic In general and peoples responses to it…

Other times I will skim through it comes down to if it draws my attention or if it’s light hearted/informative/wholesome or controversial etc..

It all comes down to what kind off mood or mindset I am in at that time period..

There are times even when I just exit threads shaking my head and think to myself some very unpleasant or incredibly harsh thoughts towards some individuals on here….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We are meant to read the whole thing?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rarely.

Like now. I didnt .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to, but they are so argumentative lately and often the same posters sledgehammering their points home, so little point adding anything

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

If there are a few replies I'll read them, but I go on the OP not what other people have said.

I usually read up from the bottom after I've commented

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"We are meant to read the whole thing? "

No, Wonky, we're meant to read the OP and say what we want to say

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By *e renard de la campagneMan
over a year ago

Surrey mostly when over


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*my next thread will be do you over use emojis when you can't be arsed to type words....... "

I need help, in many ways, but particularly the emojis! What the hell do they all mean? If anyone can help, please do x

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Depends on the thread - a lot descend into chaos so I don’t bother commenting now.

K

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

I generally only read the OP. Then put in my 2p worth

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By *e renard de la campagneMan
over a year ago

Surrey mostly when over


"If there are a few replies I'll read them, but I go on the OP not what other people have said.

I usually read up from the bottom after I've commented "

Me too x sometimes important bits missed though that way alas! It’s not so interesting when it’s just two users messaging one another kind you x

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By *entlemanrogueMan
over a year ago

Motherwell


"Or just the original post, then hit 'comment' and reply?

It often amuses me that if you do read a whole thread you can spot people who've missed important details, sometimes omitted in the first post or added mid-way through the thread either by the OP or other contributors, that make the comment someone adds later either completely redundant, repetitive or appearing to miss a point made completely.

I'm sure we're all guilty of just getting so excited about posting that we jump to then end to get our 2p's with in as quick as possible.

I'm sure we're all just as guilty of skim reading a thread early in the morning over a brew and letting vitally important content pass over our heads.

And even if you do generally try and read a whole post, I'm sure we've all reached a particular comment, felt the need to post a response to a statement or opinion expressed and then once we've added our thoughts, scrolled back up to find that half a dozen people made the exact same remark or hilarious joke hours before.

I know I'm guilty of all the above at times. Must try harder.....

A"

read the OP.

scroll a bit of its interesting, if there arent to many replies i may read them all or just skim through them.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

In !

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8


"Or just the original post, then hit 'comment' and reply?

It often amuses me that if you do read a whole thread you can spot people who've missed important details, sometimes omitted in the first post or added mid-way through the thread either by the OP or other contributors, that make the comment someone adds later either completely redundant, repetitive or appearing to miss a point made completely.

I'm sure we're all guilty of just getting so excited about posting that we jump to then end to get our 2p's with in as quick as possible.

I'm sure we're all just as guilty of skim reading a thread early in the morning over a brew and letting vitally important content pass over our heads.

And even if you do generally try and read a whole post, I'm sure we've all reached a particular comment, felt the need to post a response to a statement or opinion expressed and then once we've added our thoughts, scrolled back up to find that half a dozen people made the exact same remark or hilarious joke hours before.

I know I'm guilty of all the above at times. Must try harder.....

A"

I always read the OP. I can’t bear the shame of commenting and then realising I’ve completely missed the point, thanks to some context and balance in the subsequent posts!

Or of making the same pun the ten people before me did.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

It depends, this one no, I just read the top post, if it's a game or more of an interactive post then yes I'll have a read.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Goes to get popcorn

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Or just the original post, then hit 'comment' and reply?

It often amuses me that if you do read a whole thread you can spot people who've missed important details, sometimes omitted in the first post or added mid-way through the thread either by the OP or other contributors, that make the comment someone adds later either completely redundant, repetitive or appearing to miss a point made completely.

I'm sure we're all guilty of just getting so excited about posting that we jump to then end to get our 2p's with in as quick as possible.

I'm sure we're all just as guilty of skim reading a thread early in the morning over a brew and letting vitally important content pass over our heads.

And even if you do generally try and read a whole post, I'm sure we've all reached a particular comment, felt the need to post a response to a statement or opinion expressed and then once we've added our thoughts, scrolled back up to find that half a dozen people made the exact same remark or hilarious joke hours before.

I know I'm guilty of all the above at times. Must try harder.....

A"
I barely make it past the first sentence of the OP before deciding that it's more important the world know my opinion.

How else will people know they are wrong.

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By *ood Girl KatWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

Guess it depends on a few things

What the post is about

How long it is

Can I be bothered to read it all

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By *estarossa.Woman
over a year ago

Flagrante

Fuck!

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By *4bimMan
over a year ago

Farnborough Hampshire

guilty

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