How do you mylot?

Birds at sunset, sofspics
By sofs
@sofssu (23662)
July 26, 2016 9:55am CST
I wrote a comment today and then my eyes went down to the other comments. I don't usually read them.. I was surprised because another person seems to have written the exact same thing as I did.. I then had to change my comment. This got me thinking. Reading comments on others posts could lead to some extra conversation and lively exchanges between the commentators. Do you read comments before you write yours or you just go ahead and write them? Do you get into conversations with other commentators too?
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@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
26 Jul 16
I read everything first - the entire discussion, its responses, and all comments to each and every responses.
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@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
26 Jul 16
@sofssu having read everything, I often have nothing else to add...
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@sofssu (23662)
26 Jul 16
@sishy7 Now you give me a good reason why I should never read all the other comments. I guess when you have read everything you tend to feel that way.
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@sofssu (23662)
26 Jul 16
@sishy7 LOL but you rarely respond to posts.. I thought you only liked them.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
26 Jul 16
Sometimes I read everything first or sometimes I respond and then read everything. I do very often talk with the other responders as it makes for a more lively discussion. Some discussion starters don't like it so I generally avoid their discussions altogether
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@sofssu (23662)
26 Jul 16
@Mike197602 Very true.. quite sometime ago there was a whole lot of rumblings and grumblings here about people going off on side discussions.. I guess that is when I gave up commenting on the comments of others as well.. now that you brought this up, I remember.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Jul 16
I like it. lol
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@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jul 16
@sofssu Depends from post to post. I usually put down my comment and then look through the others. At times I do write to another commentator.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
26 Jul 16
I always comment on the discussion first, but do interact with other respondents at times.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
26 Jul 16
@sofssu This seems inevitable when we encounter a discussion that really appeals to us.
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@sofssu (23662)
26 Jul 16
@Asylum I do too.. some discussions compel me to read what others have to say and respond to them.
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@sofssu (23662)
26 Jul 16
@Asylum Very true. I agree with you completely.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
26 Jul 16
I try to do both if I can. I think its a good idea to read the whole post but it depends on the post?
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
27 Jul 16
You are very @sofssu sincere in your reading habits and I think because of this get a little more out of it than say just skimming. I think it is a good habit to get into.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@Bluedoll Thank you.. I love to read.. and I do get a little annoyed with those who do not read fully and comment on posts.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@Bluedoll I read the whole post no matter how long or short it is before responding.. Its reading the comments that I don't always do.. Yeah as you say some posts makes the comments worth reading.
@skysnap (20154)
26 Jul 16
Haha. sometimes some one liner comments can be seen common.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Jul 16
@sofssu the whole idea is to interact and converse here you know.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@bunnybon7 True again but like @Mike197602 mentioned some people openly said that they did not like side discussions ..It blew up into a huge issues.. I just gave up after that.
@sofssu (23662)
26 Jul 16
@skysnap I hardly write one liners but I do agree that it happens with short comments.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
26 Jul 16
I always write my own comment first but don't send it until I've checked that no-one else has said the same thing. I'm surprised that you don't usually read the comments - there's often a lot of fun to be had by doing that.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
jaboUK Actually I used to do that a lot until we had some major issue on here about side discussions. That was if I remember right sometime in September last year.. and after that I gave up on reading or posting comments on comments.. now I restrict myself to liking a comment or two when I find something very interesting.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@crazyhorseladycx They are.. sometimes they makes better reading than the post itself..
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• United States
27 Jul 16
some'f those 'off topic' thingies that occur from time to time're quite a hoot, eh?
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Jul 16
He/she copied you! I wonder how the Admin would deal with that person if reported.. Anyway, I think reading to copy is so stupid, I only read the comments of others when the topic or issue is quite controversial or when the topic asks for some solutions that will also be beneficial to me. Otherwise I don't normally read the comments of others as I really have not much time. Also, let me express my admiration for that photo! It is so lovely, if only I could have it painted in a big canvas to hang on my wall. I love it!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jul 16
@sofssu I have seen one who responded to my post with exactly the same wordings as the one who commented ahead of him. Oh well, I deleted his comment. I've never seen him since then. We both love trees and plants a lot.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@salonga LOL that would be crazy.. Imagine people just copying comments or reporting them.. I have seen individuals writing the same comment on all posts ( a very generic one).. have you? I don't even feel like responding to such. Thanks .. Trees and plants have a huge place in my heart.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@salonga LOL then you may delete my comments too.. because i have seen that happen with my comments a coup,e of times.. LOL 'Yup we do love them sis.
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@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Jul 16
I read a few but not all comments. I do get into a conversation with some.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@celticeagle I can relate to that.. some comments really make you laugh or get you thinking and compel you to comment on them.
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@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Jul 16
@sofssu .....Yes, if written that way you can have quite a conversation.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@celticeagle and maybe even make a friend. I have made a few friends online because of a silly or smart comment they made.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
28 Jul 16
I respond first before i sometimes read others' comments .
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Jul 16
@sofssu Yes , but not at all times . It depends on the topic and i am curious what others have to say .
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@sofssu (23662)
29 Jul 16
@SIMPLYD True same here only some topics make me want to read what others have to say.. sometimes a random comment will catch my eye and I get interested.
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@sofssu (23662)
28 Jul 16
@SIMPLYD which mean you read others comments after you have posted your comment .. is it?
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
26 Jul 16
@sofssu Yes,I read the comment by others if I can. I may even exchange comments with others responding.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
26 Jul 16
Sure why not?
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@silvermist That generally makes for interesting conversations and may lead to good friendships too.. as I have experienced.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@Bluedoll Yeah, why not? If the OP has no issues.
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• United States
27 Jul 16
i do't times, depends'n how far 'hind i am...heck'f'n 'xcuse, eh? i've found others puttin' what i'd planned'n changed my wordin' 'n also've found 'new' folks'f interest by their responses - folks i'd not run 'cross 'til then.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@crazyhorseladycx You make a very valid point there.. I agree we often find people who are intersting from their responses.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
27 Jul 16
I do a bit of both ... depending on how much time I have... I do like to comment on other comments too as you can have a bit of fun
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@sueznewz2 I agree, time is an issue with me.. I can only spend a few hours online each day.. There is so much to do.. so the whole interaction thing depends on my schedules for that day.
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@Poppylicious (11133)
26 Jul 16
I sometimes respond to other comments and then forget to comment on the post itself! I tend to read other comments because I don't want to end up saying exactly the same as someone else.
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@sofssu (23662)
26 Jul 16
@Poppylicious That is so hilarious reading all the comments and forgetting to comment on the post itself. I but do see the reason behind why you do that,.,. makes sense to me.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
26 Jul 16
I read all the comments after reading the discussions. Then I write my comment. I sometimes went into conversation.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@thelme55 Hmm you do take a lot of time with each post then.. I try to responds to as many posts as possible within the time I have.
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@rosekiss (30380)
• Eugene, Oregon
26 Jul 16
It depends on how many comments there are. I normally don't unless there are just a few, and then I do. I have never come across any though that said the same thing I would have. I guess that is why we are supposed to read them, but I just don't take the time, especially if I want to post more. If I read and read, then I don't get much posting done. I haven't been in here anyway, as I am crocheting baby things for a lady at church. I am having fun doing so too. I do try to come in a little bit though whenever I have time, and want to take a break from crocheting.
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@rosekiss (30380)
• Eugene, Oregon
27 Jul 16
@sofssu Once I get the baby blanket done, I will post it, as I have to make 60 squares and assemble them. I am assembling them as I go though, as it makes it easier for me to do so, instead of making them all first and then assembling them. I have almost two strips done now, and I will nees 6 more strips of 10 squarews, so I am getting there.
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@sofssu (23662)
28 Jul 16
@rosekiss waiting for the post.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@rosekiss Time is a major factor for most of us here.. It takes a lot of time to read all the comments. Wow.. you I wish you would post those little cute baby stuff you are crocheting. Glad you took this break and popped in here.
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
27 Jul 16
I usually just write my comment but now I think I will do a little reading before I do.
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
27 Jul 16
@sofssu Sure can't hurt anything.
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@sofssu (23662)
28 Jul 16
@velvet53 so true!
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@velvet53 maybe its worth the try.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
26 Jul 16
sometimes there is so many I dont, sometimes I do.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@Jessicalynnt I totally agree with you on that.. its not possible to read all comments on other peoples posts.
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@sofssu (23662)
28 Jul 16
@Jessicalynnt I have seen posts with 90+ comments..LOL
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• Centralia, Missouri
27 Jul 16
@sofssu some yeah, are super super long.
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@akalinus (40440)
• United States
27 Jul 16
I try to read most of them and to respond to other commenters. That is how you get interactions.
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@sofssu (23662)
28 Jul 16
@akalinus I like to interact most by responding to posts of those individuals.. and not usually on the comments.
@sofssu (23662)
28 Jul 16
@akalinus Very true.. we do what is more convenient to us.. But its good to know what works for others.
@akalinus (40440)
• United States
28 Jul 16
@sofssu I guess people have different ways of doing things.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
27 Jul 16
sometimes, i like and comment first before scrolling down to read others' comments. i don't change my rep[lies, that is why one blocked me because i respond quite differently from others (he wanted me to comment constructively and not according to what and how i feel).
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@sofssu (23662)
1 Aug 16
@ridingbet LOL that is the funny part.. these things are so silly.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@ridingbet Eh? He blocked you because you didn't say what he wanted to hear? Not worth reading and commenting on.. speak your mind is the tag line of this discussion site.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
1 Aug 16
@sofssu yes that is so true. now, if this someone unblocks me, i think i already forgot his username. hahaha!
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
26 Jul 16
Sometimes I get into conversations with others in the same discussions. It is overwhelming when people is also interested to what ever you gotta say.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@JustBhem Good for you seems like you make great conversations.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jul 16
@JustBhem If you bore others they won't respond to everything you say. I bet you are good. I haven't interacted with you much to say that with conviction.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
27 Jul 16
@sofssu I do sometimes. And I think I bore others with my nonesense sentiments.
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