Haole Girl
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Mon Aug-28-06 02:57 PM
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Do you post in a thread before reading all the other posts? |
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I do. I feel like, that way, I am not influenced by what others say. Sometimes, though, I end up repeating something already said, which is rather embarrassing.
What do you do? :shrug:
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Mon Aug-28-06 02:59 PM
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1. depends on how long the thread is |
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I did read this one in its entirety though
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Mon Aug-28-06 02:59 PM
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2. sometimes I read, sometimes I don't |
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sometimes thats ok sometimes it ain't
I said ain't heehee:P
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:01 PM
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3. What's wrong with ain't? |
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:06 PM
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:02 PM
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4. i try to read them all |
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but sometimes I just post...
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:07 PM
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6. sometimes, its not necessary, if you want to just reply to the OP |
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:08 PM
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I read everything in a thread before I post. I don't like to be repetitive.
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Haole Girl
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:25 PM
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10. I'm thinking the same thing, lately... |
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Since I am finding my thoughts are not unique!
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:38 PM
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It's very discouraging to discover that you are not as unique or original as you thought. But then again, we are a community of like minded people, so it doesn't bother me THAT much. I actually cherish the fact that I've found so many people who think along the same lines as me. It's very comforting. That's why I love DU!
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:44 PM
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:47 PM
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17. I don't feel discouraged b/c I'm not unique, but I do find the lack |
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Edited on Mon Aug-28-06 03:53 PM by Iris
of interaction with people who think like me discouraging. What I mean is, if someone has a similar thought to mine, I'd like him/her to post it under my post, then I can reply and others can join in and then you have a discussion vs. a lot of people trying to be the most clever.
That said, there are some topics that I just want to respond to immediately. But in particularly long threads, I always try to join in a subthread where what I want to say fits in.
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:51 PM
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18. I Have Always Said That....... |
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A chat utility here at DU would be a good idea. It would give us a chance to exchange ideas in real time rather than having to check the boards continually looking for responses.
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:13 PM
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8. It depends on the thread |
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If it's too long I don't.
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:16 PM
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9. Sometimes I post in a thread without even reading all the ORIGINAL post! |
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Which sometimes causes me to say some stupid things. :blush:
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Mon Aug-28-06 08:08 PM
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LOL! I' ve done the same thing myself!
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:29 PM
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11. I generally read the whole thread, my dear KC2! |
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I often get some insights that I find useful that way....
And, it keeps me from being too repetitive!
IF the thread's too long, then I won't read the whole thing, though...
:hi:
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:46 PM
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16. This is a good compromise |
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You always see things so sensibly, Peggy! :)
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:32 PM
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I usually just read the OP, post, and then go back and read what others have said. Starting with people I know and love, followed by people I know and hate (a formal rule as I can't think of anyone I hate), then people who have offered interesing/thoughtful/funny observations in the past, strangers.
The last is really the most interesting category as you never know what you might find.
I don't feel embarrassed if someone said exactly what I said afterward. Just proves how beautiful, wonderful, sexy, intelligent and all-round perfect they are! Which just proves that so am I :)
Khash.
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Mon Aug-28-06 08:10 PM
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20. I usually reply when you post something. |
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I haven't seen you in forever!
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Mon Aug-28-06 10:20 PM
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24. Liar Liar Pant's on Fire! |
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You reply when I post something naughty or am slobbering over Trent!
So what's up, my mistress? Whatcha been doing?
Khash.
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Tue Aug-29-06 07:35 AM
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29. I've been slobbering over Trent. |
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The usual, for the most part.
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Mon Aug-28-06 03:45 PM
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I didn't even read the entire first post.
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Mon Aug-28-06 08:15 PM
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21. Not usually. I don't mind repeating someone else's good idea. |
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But often information evolves a bit along the way. I think most threads sort of 'Zen Navigate' a topic.
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Mon Aug-28-06 08:17 PM
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22. Yes, because I usually respond as I come across something I want to |
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Mon Aug-28-06 08:17 PM
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23. Yes. I'm there to give my opinion. Personally, I don't care if a similar |
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Edited on Mon Aug-28-06 08:23 PM by qnr
sentiment has alread been stated 142 times, it wasn't from me.
Edit: Note that this applies to my "first post" to a thread... also, it doesn't apply to things that would have static, concrete answers, like naming a month, or a movie, or something of that nature -- in that case, I'll look for replies that deal with November, for example, and post there
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Mon Aug-28-06 10:21 PM
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25. I look to see if flames have been fan first...before answering. I'm trying |
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Edited on Mon Aug-28-06 10:36 PM by MrsGrumpy
to be a bit more concientious...ever since I've been accused of being covert. :hi: Which kind of makes DU a sucky experience on some days. I have lost some treasured friends over some pretty juvenile, stupid stuff.
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Mon Aug-28-06 11:46 PM
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Tue Aug-29-06 07:49 AM
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:hug:
You're the nicest covert operative ever! :P
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Mon Aug-28-06 10:22 PM
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26. It depends on how fast the board is going |
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If things are slower here, I will read first. Otherwise, I post then check it out later.
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Tue Aug-29-06 12:30 AM
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I do, sometimes I don't....just depends on what the subject is, and how many responses there are....:)
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Tue Aug-29-06 07:44 AM
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30. I usually skim through the subject lines |
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and read the stuff that looks interesting before I post, but I don't always read the whole thing.
I didn't read a single reply to this thread before I posted this. :P
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Tue Aug-29-06 08:08 AM
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I post a lot at work so it's too much to read all the posts in a thread. I just don't have that amount of time.
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