A Simple Post.

@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

I don't recall ever seeing a hard to understand post by you.

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Kevin

@kevin1877uk (36988)

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31 Mar 18

I guess some people don't read all the post and only just the title and comment

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vanny

@vandana7 (98830)

• India

1 Apr 18

I do read kevin. I need to. I have to learn English.

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Kevin

@kevin1877uk (36988)

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31 Mar 18

@Kandae11 Yeah totally.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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31 Mar 18

Especially when it is a lengthy one.

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@allknowing (130064)

• India

31 Mar 18

If a post is not clear or too long I skip it

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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31 Mar 18

Best instead of making a comment which shows that it has not been read or understood.

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@allknowing (130064)

• India

31 Mar 18

@Kandae11 I just do not like long posts and feel frustrated if they come from my regular users.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

@allknowing I do not think I am guilty of that.

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DianneN

@DianneN (246881)

• United States

1 Apr 18

Responders don't always ready lengthy posts, and some don't even read short ones. I've seen this happening until someone stops the frustrating back and forth explaining.

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@kobesbuddy (74569)

• East Tawas, Michigan

15 Apr 18

I've written posts and it was obvious, when someone hadn't read it.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

It can be frustrating when there are other posts there waiting to be read.

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Angie

@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

31 Mar 18

On my posts I explain once, if its still beyond them I let it go.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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31 Mar 18

Same here - but if it is absolutely necessary I must see it through.

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@kobesbuddy (74569)

• East Tawas, Michigan

15 Apr 18

I mean, what is so hard to understand, when a person clearly explains what's going on? It shouldn't have to be clarified, for another member.

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

17 Apr 18

So far the only ones that ask me questions a lot are from other countries and I can see that they do no understand some of our language or way of living.

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Felicia Kane

@DesirousDreamer (34783)

• Peoria, Arizona

31 Mar 18

Happens to me all the time! And I have written about it. I have gotten over it now, I just have to accept that not everyone knows what I am talking about. Majority don't know what I am talking about, and it happens!

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@kobesbuddy (74569)

• East Tawas, Michigan

15 Apr 18

But, Felicia that's to be expected, when two individuals are looking at something, from two totally different viewpoints.

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Felicia Kane

@DesirousDreamer (34783)

• Peoria, Arizona

3 Apr 18

@Kandae11 I feel like I get my point across, but I also write in ways that some people might find confusing haha

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

It can be frustrating when you wish to get a point across.

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vanny

@vandana7 (98830)

• India

1 Apr 18

I am here to learn English and all its nuances from different regions. So I would request an explanation.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

English is my native language , yet there are times when I have failed to grasp what another whose native tongue is also English means - it isn't all about the language.

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vanny

@vandana7 (98830)

• India

1 Apr 18

@Kandae11 Pony often uses language that I feel lost at. Earlier, I couldn't follow English of people out here. But now I do quite a bit.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

@vandana7 One can learn here in a more relaxed environment.

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Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop)

@sprite1950 (30453)

• Corsham, England

31 Mar 18

I think it's because English is not the first language of some MyLot members. I often write something and then wonder if the language I have used is too complicated so I will go back and change it,

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suny

@suni51 (3429)

• India

1 Apr 18

You are right, so even if I ever faced that I won't mind

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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31 Mar 18

Sometimes it is more the subject matter than the words. Yes, seeing this is an international site I try to use words that are easily recognisable.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

3 Apr 18

I have explained a point when the response clearly shows a misunderstanding but gently of course.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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3 Apr 18

Yes indeed, how it is handled does make a difference.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (134465)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Apr 18

I keep all of my discussions simple. I have read some I do not understand so I just pass them up.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (134465)

• Roseburg, Oregon

7 Apr 18

@Kandae11 That is all that you can do.

@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

18 Apr 18

@jstory07 I do that some times to.

@Kandae11 (53679)

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2 Apr 18

I might ask for clarification in my initial comment - and if that isn't forthcoming then I will leave it alone.

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111948)

• United States

31 Mar 18

I had t his problem on my good and bad news.Trying to explain. As for me take me awhile to read the post and decide what to say. Does not have anything to do with a simple post. You can post anything you want.They will always be someone questioning.This is normal. Now what is this post about

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

17 Apr 18

You are absolutely right @amadeo.

@Kandae11 (53679)

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31 Mar 18

The problem you just mentioned having on your post. Gotcha there!

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M.-L.

@MALUSE (69413)

• Germany

1 Apr 18

I've moved out of comment threads when it was clear that the discussion would lead nowhere.

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M.-L.

@MALUSE (69413)

• Germany

1 Apr 18

@Kandae11 I even mention this occasionally. "I'm leaving this comment thread now because I can't follow anymore who has said what and to whom and why." Something like that.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

@MALUSE I have noticed. And some threads can be very long as well.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

That would be the best move.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (325818)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Apr 18

Sometimes I've tried to explain something. It can be hard when the reader has no background knowledge of what you are talking about. But I always try to clarify things.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

I would try too because I would like my meaning to be clear.

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Starmaiden

@Starmaiden (9311)

• Canada

31 Mar 18

I remember once having to ask a person to elaborate because I didnt understand what they were asking. I never received a response so I gave up on it. :-)

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

I would do that if the post is really interesting. Maybe the writer of that discussion was not too sure either.

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (71666)

• United States

1 Apr 18

I tend to write long posts but sometimes people still get confused and ask questions and that’s totally fine I never mind explaining. If I get to a post that I don’t understand I have no problem asking what certain things mean or googling things.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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2 Apr 18

Good going.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (170003)

• United States

1 Apr 18

Yes, sometimes, especially people from another country do not grasp your meaning. The thing I find a bit more frustrating though is when someone grabs onto just one part of the post, and then everyone starts talking about that one thing. Also, if someone gets something wrong then it seems like a whole group of people do as well.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (170003)

• United States

2 Apr 18

@Kandae11 It can, but it is more common with those from another country.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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2 Apr 18

Not referring only to those from different countries - it happens with everyone - across the board.

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@kobesbuddy (74569)

• East Tawas, Michigan

15 Apr 18

I've had members mention, they didn't fully understand what I had said. I try to explain things to them, in simple easy to understand terms. If they persist? I just leave the conversation alone.

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

18 Apr 18

@kobesbuddy Me neither.

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@kobesbuddy (74569)

• East Tawas, Michigan

15 Apr 18

@Kandae11 I'd never waste time arguing or debating on something.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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15 Apr 18

At least you tried . That.s the best way to handle it.

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Kelli M

@spiderdust (14741)

• San Jose, California

1 Apr 18

I've run into that a few times, and occasionally I suspect that it's because the responder didn't read my post very closely.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

That is probably the case sometimes.

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Darcy Nemo

@YrNemo (20261)

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1 Apr 18

Depends on the time I have for such a thing. Usually I don't, so there is no point.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

No time for what?

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

@YrNemo Oh I see. Well I would make one try then give it up if I seem to be wasting my time.

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Darcy Nemo

@YrNemo (20261)

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1 Apr 18

@Kandae11 to convince people to re-read the post.

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Robin

@Daelii (5619)

• United States

31 Mar 18

If they misunderstand it, I try to reword/ explain it better. I'm very guilty of long posts. I could type forever. :) so I don't mind reading them. A few times ive had to ask people questions because I didn't understand it the first two times!

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (71666)

• United States

1 Apr 18

@Daelii I love reading longer posts and I usually can’t keep my posts short either lol even when it bugs others oh well they don’t have to read them and I don’t have to read there short posts. @Kandae11 that’s terrible your internet is that slow. I couldn’t stand being online at all if things took so long I would get frustrated.

@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Apr 18

I won't mind reading the if my faulty internet connection will allow me. On a bad day it takes me five or ten minutes for one comment to go through.

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Robin

@Daelii (5619)

• United States

1 Apr 18

@Kandae11 I totally understand! Lately stuff loads great except its some pop up adds! I back out and lose what I was trying to read!

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