Do you post in a thread before reading all the other posts?

[Haole Girl]

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:

[taterguy]

1. depends on how long the thread is

I did read this one in its entirety though

[wildhorses]

2. sometimes I read, sometimes I don't

sometimes thats ok
sometimes it ain't















































I said ain't heehee:P

[mainegreen]

3. What's wrong with ain't?

Perfectly valid!

[wildhorses]

5. ain't it, though!!

:hi:

[mdmc]

4. i try to read them all

but sometimes I just post...

[ComerPerro]

6. sometimes, its not necessary, if you want to just reply to the OP

[querelle]

7. Usually,

I read everything in a thread before I post. I don't like to be repetitive.

Q

[Haole Girl]

10. I'm thinking the same thing, lately...

Since I am finding my thoughts are not unique!

[querelle]

13. Oh I know

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!

Q

[Haole Girl]

14. Me too!

:hi:

[Iris]

17. I don't feel discouraged b/c I'm not unique, but I do find the lack

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.

[querelle]

18. I Have Always Said That.......

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.

Q

[Nicole]

8. It depends on the thread

If it's too long I don't.

[billyskank]

9. Sometimes I post in a thread without even reading all the ORIGINAL post!

Which sometimes causes me to say some stupid things. :blush:

[Iris]

19. omg!

LOL! I' ve done the same thing myself!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. I generally read the whole thread, my dear KC2!

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:

[Haole Girl]

16. This is a good compromise

You always see things so sensibly, Peggy! :)

[khashka]

12. I do the same thing.

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.

[xmas74]

20. I usually reply when you post something.

I haven't seen you in forever!

[khashka]

24. Liar Liar Pant's on Fire!

You reply when I post something naughty or am slobbering over Trent!

So what's up, my mistress? Whatcha been doing?

Khash.

[xmas74]

29. I've been slobbering over Trent.

The usual, for the most part.

[Blue-Jay]

15. Do I what?

I didn't even read the entire first post.

[SOteric]

21. Not usually. I don't mind repeating someone else's good idea.

But often information evolves a bit along the way. I think most threads sort of 'Zen Navigate' a topic.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

22. Yes, because I usually respond as I come across something I want to

respond to.

[qnr]

23. Yes. I'm there to give my opinion. Personally, I don't care if a similar

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

[ScreamingMeemie]

25. I look to see if flames have been fan first...before answering. I'm trying

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.

[Haole Girl]

27. You...covert? HA!

:rofl:

[Mutley]

31. MrsGrumpy...

:hug:

You're the nicest covert operative ever! :P

[koneko]

26. It depends on how fast the board is going

If things are slower here, I will read first. Otherwise, I post then check it out later.

[Broken_Hero]

28. sometimes

I do, sometimes I don't....just depends on what the subject is, and how many responses there are....:)

[Mutley]

30. I usually skim through the subject lines

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

[bigwillq]

32. Most times, yes.

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.