A quick tip to make your discussions more readable...

Good one! True, they are some discussions with lengthy paras,but without any punctuations. One reason is that most of them write their feelings or share their emotions. This is how they dont concentrate on what they write. So short sentences will help mylotters to share the feelings and revert back with their ideas. Also using emote icons can reduce long words.

I think that using paragraphs is very helpful along with using proper punctuation and spelling. We all misspell words, but it does make reading more enjoyable when one doesn't have to try to figure out what word the author is trying to use. Most browsers and computer programs actually tell you when a word is spelled incorrectly. It's an easy thing to fix! The rest? Well, it does help if one knows when to end a paragraph and use punctuation. Good luck finding discussions with paragraphs!

You are right, Alnitak. Sometimes it's hard to understand what the ones starting the discussion is talking about, coupled with wrong grammar, wrong spelling and typographical errors. I have to read and re-read the discussion before I can comprehend. It's good that you came up with this discussion. Cheers!

yes, you are right. If we want to write more, we have to write it in different paragraphs. Writing our words in different paragraphs not only attract people but will create a tendency to read it fully. It is a very good idea. I hope that your topic will help all mylotters to follow this policy. Thank you for this posting.

Thank you for that the tips. You really gave great advices. I will remember these whenever I write comments or discussions here in mylot. May the other mylotters do the same as well.

yes i agree,paraghraph makes easier to read :D

I have noticed over the years that people's online activity seems to be plagued by increasingly poorer spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage. It is often a major annoyance to me, especially if the site on which the information is posted is supposed to be some type of professional statement, such as an official website or profile for somebody's business or career. I can understand a little slip-up here and there, especially on a social site like this, but there are some situations in which poor formatting suggests negative things about you quality-wise. As far as MyLot is concerned, formality isn't a big deal in my view, nor is getting your spelling and grammar exactly right as this is all just for fun anyway. I do agree, however, that dividing your thoughts into paragraphs will make your posts much easier to follow and more people will probably respond to your discussions as a result. It can be excruciating - not to mention confusing - to read a large post that is all jumbled up into one big paragraph. I wish MyLot kept the posts we were replying to in paragraph format on the "respond" page.

I find it hard to read those discussions too. And as a non-English speaking person, it's more difficult for me than the others. Some times, I do read them. But it takes a while for me to understand.

I totally agree with you. Breaking things into paragraphs makes things easier to read for any speaker. There is also science behind that. Human eyes are meant to take things in in chunks not huge blocks. Because of the way our brain works, we filter out a lot of things that make it too busy for us to comprehend what we are seeing. But mostly, it's just courteous to those who don't speak English. Great idea. :)

Very true, Discussion is a conversation. For conversation, there should be a good way of presentation of ideas. If we are not able to present our ideas effectively, we cannot make a good conversation. In written communications, flow of ideas is controlled by punctuations and formatting. We must have an idea of proper use of punctuations to make our communication better. One must change paragraph when there is a change of idea or concept otherwise reader will be confused and the whole process of reading will become a burden. Long paragraphs or continued thoughts are very hard to read and understand as there is no break between flow of ideas. It is also very challenging for a person to go through completely. To emphasize main point or ideas, one can also use formatting tools like bold, underline, and all caps. A well-presented, easy-to-read discussion will always attract more responses for the starter.

I can tell that`s one of your pet peeves. I agree, but I let it go. As you said, alot of mylot users arent english speaking. I give them props for trying though and try to make out what they are trying to say. Totally agree though. It`ll be easier to read guys. You dont want people coming into your discussion, then leaving as soon as they see what your wrote. It`s easier on the eyes.

I agree with you. You all should use the same rules you use when you write a composition or something like this. Then we all can understand what u have written and response you back to help you or just to give our feelings :D