On this site or any other, how much of a Forum discussion will you read? I never get past the first page, are others the same? For arguments sake for options 1, 2 and 3, just assume the conversation is that long.
I find it interesting that those who think they don't have very good English skills are also the ones who never use sentence fragments nor do they commit vocabulary/punctuation/spelling errors...
Heck, some of all y'all could teach English to people whose first language is English.
cynicalorangeBristol or Dortmund, Somerset, England UK1,897 posts
homegrownoddity: On this site or any other, how much of a Forum discussion will you read? I never get past the first page, are others the same? For arguments sake for options 1, 2 and 3, just assume the conversation is that long.
I usually read most of it before I post, usually to see if it's a thread worth bothering with. Sometimes I'll see a post and come up with a quip, and sometimes I'll actually offer a post on topic!
It's seeming the normal now to start a thread with a hidden agenda. People who are not aware will post genuine advice until the true meaning of the thread comes out.
Those sort of threads are scum, and the reason why people are shying away from posting.
carenzanear the sea, South Holland Netherlands3,113 posts
cynicalorange: I usually read most of it before I post, usually to see if it's a thread worth bothering with. Sometimes I'll see a post and come up with a quip, and sometimes I'll actually offer a post on topic!
It's seeming the normal now to start a thread with a hidden agenda. People who are not aware will post genuine advice until the true meaning of the thread comes out.
Those sort of threads are scum, and the reason why people are shying away from posting.
have I already told you today that I am very fond of you?
arapaho: they tend to turn into private chit chat, or some get side tracked into argueing on a new topic interesting,
that unfortunately happens all too often, a good debate turns into a slagging match, there's one currently going on that has literally become a war of hate between a couple of posters, it's well over the 50 page mark and has completely degenerated into a personal tit for tat rant. I started a thread a couple of days ago just for fun, an online party hoping people would post some fun tunes on there, within a dozen posts it had turned into a slagging match between 2 guys.
curly28Perth, Western Australia Australia5,450 posts
Rockabillyrouge: that unfortunately happens all too often, a good debate turns into a slagging match, there's one currently going on that has literally become a war of hate between a couple of posters, it's well over the 50 page mark and has completely degenerated into a personal tit for tat rant. I started a thread a couple of days ago just for fun, an online party hoping people would post some fun tunes on there, within a dozen posts it had turned into a slagging match between 2 guys.
Some peeps take it personally if you say something towards that person like point of view and boy do the gloves come out and everyone is most likely say OMG!! sit back and read what will unfold
Some sensitive folks out there. Gotta shakes hands and move on and smile after all it is just a debate.
homegrownoddity: On this site or any other, how much of a Forum discussion will you read? I never get past the first page, are others the same? For arguments sake for options 1, 2 and 3, just assume the conversation is that long.
I'm a bit pushed for time these days so usually only read the first couple of pages
NosleeptillStL: I find it interesting that those who think they don't have very good English skills are also the ones who never use sentence fragments nor do they commit vocabulary/punctuation/spelling errors...
Heck, some of all y'all could teach English to people whose first language is English.
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How far do you read into a forum discussion?(Vote Below)
For arguments sake for options 1, 2 and 3, just assume the conversation is that long.