Why Do So Many New Users Do This
@crossbones27 (48434)
Mojave, California
July 23, 2016 4:29am CST
They write one sentence and that is it. I admit, my posts from even my bubblews days have grown considerably shorter. It just seems people will read your whole post more if they are shorter. I also admit, I might have one or two posts that are only a sentence here. I guess one sentence posts does in fact mean your whole post will be read.
I can read those from afar. No reason to click on them, unless I plan to comment. I would just think being new I might want to make a good impression. Say something about myself or write something that would make people think. It seems to work though or are people just being nice?
No one says you have to write more than one sentence posts. Maybe it is just a feeler type thing. Why waste time if you are not sure you want to be here or if this is the place for you? Just seems people would be more willing to interact with someone if they actually said more than "I am new to Mylot." What do you think? Is it just me or does anyone else wonder about this?
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
23 Jul 16
When writing introductory post; when a member is new, he/she should at least write more than a sentence so people can at least know something about him (in my opinion).
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
23 Jul 16
I would think so also. Kind of seems like common courtesy.
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
28 Jul 16
@trivia79 I do not mind, I guess it is just what you say in that one sentence to get me to comment or what not.
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
28 Jul 16
@crossbones27 made me to think....what if i post a discussion with only one sentence? hehe
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@else34 (13517)
• New Delhi, India
23 Jul 16
@crossbones27,My posts are neither neither too short nor too long.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
23 Jul 16
Those one sentence newbies either learn that they need more than one line to create a discussion or they leave when they realize this isn't that type of place.
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
23 Jul 16
That is true all about learning the ropes and people should be afforded a bit of leeway at first.
@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
24 Jul 16
it's mainly because they're new and haven't bothered to take the time to read anything like the guidelines or earning question place or even have a look around at what others are doing.
Doesn't really bother me, what bothers me is older more established members telling newbies how to go about things here and be totally wrong
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
24 Jul 16
Ya, that is my pet peeve with everything in life. That is unless of course it is a prank to mess with them in a fun way.
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
23 Jul 16
I don't even bother with those when I see them. Last night I saw a one-word post. My posts might be a bit long sometimes, but at least I'm not trying to scam the system in the laziest way possible. One word.
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
23 Jul 16
I saw that one too. One has to admit it gives you a good chuckle. Not always though.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
23 Jul 16
with some supershort posts, i sometimes find the "missing details" in the responses and comments, and "insert" myself there.
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
23 Jul 16
Good point, I also do that on some of my posts when I forget to put something in. People's comments allow me to put in what I forgot to say.
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
24 Jul 16
Well, they are new what do they know? I used to do those things back when I was new. I think it's best if we let them see our post so that they can make their own. I mean no one taught me how to post except myself even if it took time.
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
24 Jul 16
True my friend. I also think it is our job to give them a hard time. It shows we care. lol
@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 Jul 16
I agree! I am more likely to go back and read the posts of people who write something interesting ... about their life, where they live, a trip they took, their family, or something like that.
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
24 Jul 16
Many people do love hearing about how others live. Especially if someones culture is different.
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
25 Jul 16
@DeborahDiane Yes ma'am and should always be respected and cherished.Because they took the time time to give a crap.
@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Jul 16
@crossbones27 - Learning about other countries and cultures is one of my favorite parts of MyLot.
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