What makes you reply to a topic? - Page 3

T/-/alali · 12-20-2002, 01:39 PM

I usually post to something I can relate to.

Aelia Jusa · 12-20-2002, 03:50 PM

I read most topics, except technical looking ones, and often I don't read ones that are obviously recycled jokes, they're usually funny but I find them a bit tedious. Replying is much less frequent these days. Often I can't be bothered, or I go to reply and end up not because I don't need the aggravation that I know some topics cause. Actually I was looking at that posting average topic in the polls section the other day and I must have posted heaps when I first signed up because I'm lucky to get 2 posts a day these days and I worked out my average is like 6

SomeGuy · 12-20-2002, 04:44 PM

I post because the voices in my head tell me to. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ 12-20-2002, 04:45 PM: Message edited by: SomeGuy ]

Lord Starshadow · 12-20-2002, 04:50 PM

I reply if I can make a comment about the subject. Usually, the title draws me in and I read the replies. If I can add to it, I post, if not, then I won't.

And if johnny decides he wants to make a comment about beer, I often find myself seconding it.

johnny · 12-20-2002, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lord Starshadow:
I reply if I can make a comment about the subject. Usually, the title draws me in and I read the replies. If I can add to it, I post, if not, then I won't.

And if johnny decides he wants to make a comment about beer, I often find myself seconding it.

Cheers dude.

Mahlennacht · 12-21-2002, 04:57 AM

I tend to react more to posts which ask for some kind of assistance to solving a problem, IF I feel I can offer any constructive info that is relevant - helping out is always rewarding [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] and I often learn something new myself in the discussion

I almost never discuss specific philosophical opinions anymore, even if someone asks, because my attitude is more on the "downer" side of things and usually I find people prefer not to hear such talk

there's enough stuff to be bummed about without adding to it

Sever · 12-21-2002, 08:30 AM

I post because i am alone amongst my friends in the really real world. None of them enjoy computers or roleplaying whatsoever. Tsk, ignorant neanderthals. When i feel the need to discuss events in that 'other' real world, i come here.

And you lot are much more interesting.

Sir Krustin · 12-21-2002, 09:04 AM

Who posts is irrelevant. The topic might entice me to read the topic to begin with, but I'll only reply if:

1) I have something to say (no [img]graemlins/spam2.gif[/img] )
2) Somebody else hasn't already made my point.

I prefer topics on technology and current events, but tend to stay away from pure politics. Humour is fun, but I rarely reply to it unless it's become a "group hug" kinda affair.

Callum Kerr · 12-21-2002, 11:47 AM

Who posts is totally irrevelent to me... I usually go for the topics that sound humourous/strange... in the Icewind Dale Sub-Forum I go to all of the topics bar the custom portrait site re-opened one...
I reply if i can say something that is something
Oh yeah... I make a point of welcoming "welcomed new users"... but I don't go to the special threads just to do that
I tend to stay away from threads that have huge numbers of posts (more than a page) unless I have been reading the thread for a while... since there were fewer posts

Horatio · 12-21-2002, 01:02 PM

I only post at that split second where I will definately make an ass of myself. Like now, for instance

12-20-2002, 01:39 PM	#21
T/-/alali Baaz Draconian Join Date: September 8, 2002 Location: Cornelius,NC Age: 36 Posts: 700	I usually post to something I can relate to. __________________ I am the Ferret king, master of the hordes, allied to Someguy\'s mighty pinguins, we will soon rule the world!

12-20-2002, 03:50 PM	#22
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	I read most topics, except technical looking ones, and often I don't read ones that are obviously recycled jokes, they're usually funny but I find them a bit tedious. Replying is much less frequent these days. Often I can't be bothered, or I go to reply and end up not because I don't need the aggravation that I know some topics cause. Actually I was looking at that posting average topic in the polls section the other day and I must have posted heaps when I first signed up because I'm lucky to get 2 posts a day these days and I worked out my average is like 6 __________________

12-20-2002, 04:44 PM	#23
SomeGuy Unicorn Join Date: May 14, 2002 Location: Oklahoma, USA Age: 33 Posts: 4,238	I post because the voices in my head tell me to. [img]tongue.gif[/img] [ 12-20-2002, 04:45 PM: Message edited by: SomeGuy ] __________________ \"I firmly believe that any man\'s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.\"<br />-Vince Lombardi

12-20-2002, 04:50 PM	#24
Lord Starshadow Quintesson Join Date: October 3, 2002 Location: The plane of non-existence... and Michigan Age: 43 Posts: 1,087	I reply if I can make a comment about the subject. Usually, the title draws me in and I read the replies. If I can add to it, I post, if not, then I won't. And if johnny decides he wants to make a comment about beer, I often find myself seconding it. __________________ Bah, I don\'t need a sig. You all don\'t care what I do anyway. <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Razz]\" src=\"tongue.gif\" />

12-21-2002, 08:30 AM	#27
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 43 Posts: 3,293	I post because i am alone amongst my friends in the really real world. None of them enjoy computers or roleplaying whatsoever. Tsk, ignorant neanderthals. When i feel the need to discuss events in that 'other' real world, i come here. And you lot are much more interesting. __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

12-21-2002, 04:57 AM	#26
Mahlennacht Drow Warrior Join Date: September 10, 2001 Location: CA, USA Age: 60 Posts: 298	I tend to react more to posts which ask for some kind of assistance to solving a problem, IF I feel I can offer any constructive info that is relevant - helping out is always rewarding [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] and I often learn something new myself in the discussion I almost never discuss specific philosophical opinions anymore, even if someone asks, because my attitude is more on the "downer" side of things and usually I find people prefer not to hear such talk there's enough stuff to be bummed about without adding to it

12-21-2002, 09:04 AM	#28
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 60 Posts: 1,394	Who posts is irrelevant. The topic might entice me to read the topic to begin with, but I'll only reply if: 1) I have something to say (no [img]graemlins/spam2.gif[/img] ) 2) Somebody else hasn't already made my point. I prefer topics on technology and current events, but tend to stay away from pure politics. Humour is fun, but I rarely reply to it unless it's become a "group hug" kinda affair. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

12-21-2002, 11:47 AM	#29
Callum Kerr Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: October 11, 2002 Location: Malaysia Age: 35 Posts: 638	Who posts is totally irrevelent to me... I usually go for the topics that sound humourous/strange... in the Icewind Dale Sub-Forum I go to all of the topics bar the custom portrait site re-opened one... I reply if i can say something that is something Oh yeah... I make a point of welcoming "welcomed new users"... but I don't go to the special threads just to do that I tend to stay away from threads that have huge numbers of posts (more than a page) unless I have been reading the thread for a while... since there were fewer posts __________________ [img]\"http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwARAyMWqyivmPQQNWY0hVVRv3oUvlvq5uMcEd3!RZut55dm8 emNqpdvpE7IkB0Cpa1ykaC4MbaPQTDKfXyfz!1y5xDqyJez01d EkyCZjmc/Callum.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Puff the magic dragon!

12-21-2002, 01:02 PM	#30
Horatio Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 19, 2001 Location: Behind these metal bars Age: 41 Posts: 3,117	I only post at that split second where I will definately make an ass of myself. Like now, for instance __________________ I <b>am</b> the party!!<br /> [img]\"http://zert0.net/iuti/img2/1381585-vi.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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