I think this needed to be said and I thank you for saying it...I wholeheartedly agree.
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I think this needed to be said and I thank you for saying it...I wholeheartedly agree.
Sometimes I am guilty of typing only "I agree." but I usually type a couple of sentences after that. When I *do* only type "I agree." that's because that person that I'm agreeing with said all that I had to say. Heh, sorry. (I promise, I don't do it that often.) :o
Its summer, and the bored kids fresh out of school are heeerrreeee. Its only going to get worse from here on out.
The "I agree" thing drives me nuts! I've seen threads where one person said something and 10 others came and quoted it saying "I agree" - which in itself is just fine, if you say "Sue couldn't have said it better...." and then expounded on why you think she said it so well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flatcoatluver
But often it seems like there are little drones that quote and simply say "I agree" to the quote. Don't they have a thought all their own? After 10 "I agree"s you'd think the point was made that the original poster had a good thought; there would be no need to quote the same quote an 11th time.... but people do and it would seem the only reason to quote the same thought again is to raise your own post count.
Are people trying to kiss up to the person they quoted? Because I notice they often quote the same person time and time again. Trust me, quoting someone's post isn't going to give you brownie points - quite conversely its going to annoy people. If you want the respect of certain individuals here, especially if they are strong pillars of this community, that respect will come from posting honest and true replies that actually contain some content and thought.
Now, anyone who wishes to quote my insightful reply may do so ;) :p
I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by catnapper
I agree for the most part that that would be annoying. Although, I suppose I'm missing or just not noticing one particular person who posts "pointlessly." It's kindof a "lose/lose" situation for some people. On one hand you have obviously many people who are annoyed by people who just post "I agree" or one word posts...but, then on the other hand, you also have MANY people who are hurt or bothered by getting 350 views on their threads, and, only 8 replies. And, the people who are only viewing the threads, say that one of the reasons they don't reply is because they don't really have anything to add, or all they can think of to say is "I agree" or one or two word replies. I'm not at all saying that it's why the particular person that has everyone annoyed is posting "pointlessly." I haven't noticed it, really, I just scroll through a thread and read the posts and post on the thread when I want. But, it's obviously a problem for a lot of people. Again, though, just trying to point out that maybe some people who type "I agree" (not necessarily the person you're all saying posts 90 times a day) are trying to simply avoid viewing a thread and not posting anything. Because we all know that it hurts and bothers a lot of people when that happens, too. Ok, that's my two cents. I'm not disagreeing with you guys, because again, I haven't noticed the problem you're referring to. I'm just trying to give a different perspective. :)
heee heee, look at that post count go up! you crack me up. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Samantha Puppy
Hmmm....Interesting thread. Is this a joke thread or are y'all serious?
Makes one feel a little "frightened" to be replying to one.
:eek:
This is really one of the reasons I haven't been posting as much. I just get really tired of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by CagneyDog
I agree:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Flatcoatluver
But seriously...OMG, I couldn't have said it better myself. So many people do this and it gets really annoying after 10 people say it.
I think they are serious but don't feel frightened to reply:)Quote:
Originally Posted by elizabethann
Thanks for starting this thread Lindsey. It needed to be said and you put it very well. I think the people in question know who they are and hopefully, they'll take heed when they see it. This board doesn't need to be cluttered with a ton of useless garbage.
I have another request and I'm sorry if anyone is offended. I'm not trying to hijack either. I humbly request that we are more careful in checking our spelling in our posts. I make mistakes just like other people and for that reason, I have a dictionary at the computer. Sometimes I have trouble reading some posts because I can't decipher what someone is trying to say.
For the most part, we all do pretty well but I think a few of us could do a little better in making sure our words are understandable. Thanks ;)
Well, I agree on one hand (about the 90 new posts thingy) but disagree on the "I agree" thingy. There are times that I do type, "well said", or <gasp> "ditto", and move on. I do it because I do agree, and really couldn't say it better. But, I want to post to weigh in on a topic. To read it and not respond just because I can't say something more on a topic doesn't seem right. As for quoting and posting to win over someone else? LOL..not me! I quote to show that the writer of the post I quote is as wonderful as I am! (j/k)
Well I have to say that some of the issues mentioned here are a major reason why I don't even try to keep up much here anymore. It's hard to enjoy it as much as I used to because the sheer posting numbers are just overwhelming and a lot of it (in my opinion) unnecessary, chatroom-like posts. Some folks are treating this more like a chat room than a message board and I notice it particularly in Dog General and General. Perhaps the people who like to sit and have a constant flow of chat/conversation can make a chat room or at least one "chat" thread to post things such as "I took Fido for a walk today!"
It seems some people are eager to reach pillarhood and get their congrats threads and recognition but what some don't seem to realize is it takes more to be a true pillar in the community than sheer post count.
I try not to post i agree but i have a few times sorry but i do always tell how cute everones pets are when they post a pic.I use smiles alot i am tring to cut down on that.I only post on discussions that i know i have something to say.i am not in dog general much because i don't have dogs not that i don't love them.I am mostly in pet general or cat general sometimes.
and with the 90 posts per person then you can't keep up with ones you want to. Then when the thread is bumped up a week later or so I'm always like - wow where'd that come from b/c it was boggled down by so many other
Fido took a walk threads.
I just did a quick check and there is someone who is posting every two minutes.
Are these thoughtful and meaningful replies? Well, not to me at least.
What is the point? I think it spoils it for everyone else when the board is cluttered in such a way.
I know I say I agree sometimes but what else is there to say if someone says something you agree with?? I am not guilty of saying it all the time, though. ;) and it's not a bad thing to say. Not saying anyone said it was a "bad" thing.
I agree about posting 90 times a day, just to put up your post count. Like you said, Lindsey..it's quality..not quanity. I don't post as often as I used to, though. this is just my 2 cents. and shai's mom I hate when old posts are brought up from a week ago, unless you have an update on that thread..