Do you read long posts/comments?

[tb-player]

When comments on a thread are mostly 2-5 sentences, and then a commenter posts 6 paragraphs, I’ve always wondered if anyone actually reads those long, run-on posts. Or do you just scroll past it?

 

[Tosh]

depends on who wrote the long reply

you learn with time who counts, and on what topics

So I like my carrots slivered, please

 

[Gorn]

Depends on grammar, punctuation, and syntax. If I see they cared enough about what they wrote to write it correctly, I’ll probably read it.

 

[J_Bass]

Depends.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

When comments on a thread are mostly 2-5 sentences, and then a commenter posts 6 paragraphs, I’ve always wondered if anyone actually reads those long, run-on posts. Or do you just scroll past it?

Totally depends on the topic for me.

 

[MonetBass]

Depends.

Totally depends on the topic for me.

This for me as well. It depends on (1) the topic of the OP, and (2) who posted the reply. If it's a topic I'm highly interested in, and after reading part of the reply and finding it well thought out and relevant, I'll read the whole thing.

 

[scott sinner]

It is the quality of the writing not length. If the post is about something complex, I may read a long post. If needless meandering, sure, I may tldr.

 

[JRA]

Do you read long posts/comments?



has it really come to this?

 

[dalkowski]

Depends on the topic and the commenter.

But brevity is the soul of wit. Even if I'm into the topic and like the commenter, I will hard-pass on comments with dense text and long long long paragraphs. I'll suffer through bad spelling, bad grammar, and unfortunately chosen words before I try to read a paragraph that goes on and on for a dozen lines or more. I just can't.

 

[5StringBlues]

A lot of the time a long post will got off on a tangent vaguely relayed to the OP so I kind of glance over the long posts to see if they are relevant before I read them.


If the discussion is on lightweight amps, I don't need to hear about the fold out couch/bed at your aunt Minerva's house that had a bar support that dug into your back when you were 12.

 

[Thumpin6string]

Depends on if I fall asleep before finishing reading it.

 

[Discount Bassy]

I occasionally wonder why I bother to post earnest, thoughtful responses.

 

[Stevorebob]

If I find the topic interesting or entertaining, yes. Otherwise…

 

[QweziRider]

Depends. Now allow me to expand on that.....

 

[LBS-bass]

I occasionally wonder why I bother to post earnest, thoughtful responses.

You could stop. I did. It's been almost three days of bliss. The only reason I logged in was to say this.

Hope all are well; have a lovely day everyone. Maybe I'll see you around.

 

[5StringBlues]

You could stop. I did. It's been almost three days of bliss. The only reason I logged in was to say this.

Hope all are well; have a lovely day everyone. Maybe I'll see you around.

Holy spit, a typing squirrel!

 

[baileyboy]

no

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

If it's something I care about. (which is getting harder to find...)

 

[Element Zero]

Maybe. Sometimes. I mean… yes? no? Is, is that what you’re looking for? Come on just… GIVE ME THE ANSWER!

 

[Killing Floor]

A lot of the time a long post will got off on a tangent vaguely relayed to the OP so I kind of glance over the long posts to see if they are relevant before I read them.


If the discussion is on lightweight amps, I don't need to hear about the fold out couch/bed at your aunt Minerva's house that had a bar support that dug into your back when you were 12.

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