How much knowledge is needed for posting a discussion?
@sabtraversa (12952)
Italy
April 29, 2022 10:57am CST
Probably none. After all, discussions allow all the involved parties to share what they know or think about a matter so everyone can benefit, gain more knowledge and insight, and generally learn from said exchange.
It isn't a school essay where you'll be given a score, where you have to be perfect. Yet, I worry about missing some elements when writing a discussion.
But then, adding way too many elements makes the body of the discussion too long, as if it was an essay, "a long statement", and not "the prompt" for a discussion, as it should be.
I think a balance must be reached: provide value but also leave space for others to express themselves. I guess this can be achieved by asking a question: you'll give your answer (valuable but hopefully brief) and prompt the readers to do the same.
This might imply the best title for a discussion is indeed a question, for which you'll give an answer in the body of the discussion and, again, prompt the readers to do the same.
Hopefully, after realizing this, I'm going to post more often.
After all, asking a question isn't that hard, is it? 
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
29 Apr 22
@rhuenz Understand?! That's a good word, I should have probably used that one instead. I guess when you understand something, it makes you "knowledgeable" about it. 
Sorry, I tried my best to keep it short, I swear. 
Sorry, I tried my best to keep it short, I swear. 1 person likes this
@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
29 Apr 22
None
I usually dont read them
One look at the title
Quick nano second thought
And then type out an answer such as this
Never even reading the body of the post
I spew them out day after day.
And everone gives me a like.
Yay for me
Please dont post more often.
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
29 Apr 22
@JimBo452020 I'm not going to call you rude, even if you were to pay me for that.
Can't wait for the day you'll reveal the reasons why some shouldn't post. 
Can't wait for the day you'll reveal the reasons why some shouldn't post. 3 people like this
@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
29 Apr 22
@sabtraversa
I have no idea.
Or any idea about common strategy
Actually, to be honest
I am waiting on someone coming along and calling me rude haha
Imagine me not reading the entire post someone wrote
Or asking someone not to post
There are some on here who shouldnt post for a variety of reasons
But thats a topic for another day
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@pumpkinjam (8540)
• United Kingdom
1 May 22
I would say it depends on the discussion, its subject, and your reasons for posting it. You wouldn't necessarily need any knowledge beyond knowing that a subject exists. You might be asking a question *because* you don't know anything about the subject. Or you could have some knowledge but want to discuss other people's experience and opinions about it so you can make more informed choices and conclusions to things.
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@pumpkinjam (8540)
• United Kingdom
2 May 22
@sabtraversa If you offer suggestions, people may choose one even if they actually don't agree. They'll choose the one closest to their opinion but won't necessarily elaborate or offer alternatives. If you simply ask an open question, you may get fewer answers but they're more likely to be the person's own, often more detailed, opinion.
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
2 May 22
@pumpkinjam I think people, after seeing the long text, will stop reading and won't even choose. Asking an open question sounds way better at this point.
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
1 May 22
@pumpkinjam Exactly. I wrote this "discussion" because I had an issue with another I was writing. I think what happened was that I started sharing different opinions about the same matter, a lot of text that would have put most people off and it would have been pretty pointless as I could have easily let others share different opinions, instead of making them choose among those I was going to "suggest". 
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
29 Apr 22
@marguicha I choose the title first, so it's the other way around for me. If I were to write the discussion first, there would be too many options for a title to choose from, it would be difficult for sure.
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@marguicha (215492)
• Chile
29 Apr 22
@sabtraversa Sometimes I choose a title and then I start to write. And after a while the title has nothing to do with what I wrote.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
29 Apr 22
The person writing a discussion on myLot doesn't even have to know how to use a computer or a smartphone. All they have to do is get someone else to write for them... *shrug*
Questions can be problematical... if they aren't the right kind. 
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
29 Apr 22
@DaddyEvil Can you show me a few examples of problematical questions? 
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
29 Apr 22
@sabtraversa Of course I can... How much time you do feel like spending on myLot today, tomorrow and for the next few months?
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@everwonderwhy (6697)
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30 Apr 22
I like the idea and strategy: Genuinely ask questions because I genuinely want to know.
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
30 Apr 22
@everwonderwhy Thank you, exactly. This site is about interactions, after all. 
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@everwonderwhy (6697)
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1 May 22
@sabtraversa A broader genuine interest and conversation within their own posts and in others' discussion is good balance-- if we were to thrive as a community.
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
29 Apr 22
@AmbiePam It's going well so far, thank you. 
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@snowy22315 (170035)
• United States
29 Apr 22
I suppose it depends on the discussion.
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
29 Apr 22
@snowy22315 That as well, extra details might be needed if the question is complex, the ultimate goal should always be to have the readers engage or interact, in any case.
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.@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
1 May 22
@sabtraversa Ah, true. It wouldn't be good to get on everyone's bad side either - then you'd be reported all the time and your account would be deleted too !
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
29 Apr 22
@much2say Yes, at least it'd help to create a discussion that won't be deleted by admin later.
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@RebeccasFarm (86764)
• United States
29 Apr 22
Cool photo
Yes so many elements in posting a discussion.
Questions are good, agreed.
I try to remember that when I am doing a discussion here.
I look forward to your discussions more now Sabrina.
Yes so many elements in posting a discussion.
Questions are good, agreed.
I try to remember that when I am doing a discussion here.
I look forward to your discussions more now Sabrina.2 people like this
@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
29 Apr 22
@RebeccasFarm Pixabay sometimes offers very good stuff, couldn't let this one go.
Thank you! Yes, questions should make posting on here easier.
Thank you! Yes, questions should make posting on here easier.2 people like this
@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
1 May 22
@nitsbubb True, as long as we focus on communicating and having conversations, it's all we need.
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@LadyDuck (458309)
• Switzerland
30 Apr 22
Checking some discussions I agree, probably none, except knowing how to type, it does not matter if using a phone or a computer. Long posts with too much knowledge are ignored, while very short posts, better if three lines and a question, are often those more successful.
A question in the title is a way to get several answers, many only read the title here.
Do you want to conduct an interesting experiment? Post a question in the title and a very different content of your text and check who read the posts and who only read the title.
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
30 Apr 22
@LadyDuck That'd be evil.
But I should do that, also adding a different picture for extra confusion. 
But I should do that, also adding a different picture for extra confusion. 2 people like this
@LadyDuck (458309)
• Switzerland
30 Apr 22
@sabtraversa Go with it, at least we have some fun.
Go with it, at least we have some fun.2 people like this
@58lordstreet (1669)
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30 Apr 22
no knowledge needed at all you could just be asking a question ;-)
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
30 Apr 22
@58lordstreet If I'm asking for an opinion I might have to provide some info, otherwise I guess there's really no need for knowledge.
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@blackstar2022 (2)
• Nigeria
29 Apr 22
First, knowledge is not measurable. There is no parameter to ascertain the level of knowledge acquired. Secondly, knowledge is acquired on daily basis through the five senses. Therefore, I believe you are actually gathering knowledge when you are not even aware.
@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
29 Apr 22
@blackstar2022 Generally yes, as we (individually and collectively) acquire more and more knowledge on a daily basis, there's no definite amount and discussions are also part of that process of gathering knowledge. I was thinking more of something like competence, a minimum of knowledge required to talk about a topic, the way doctors need it work in their field.
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@Hildasalom (937)
• Nairobi, Kenya
29 Apr 22
Am looking forward to see your posts, asking questions can't be that hard
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@sabtraversa (12952)
• Italy
29 Apr 22
@Hildasalom Thank you! Hopefully I can find something to ask soon.
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