Why do they expect you to go read the posts they did?
By laydee
@laydee (12798)
Philippines
June 1, 2011 8:28pm CST
I don't get why some mylotters would expect you to read or go through the discussions they have posted if you are asking about more information for the new topic they opened. I mean, what is this? a mini-series?
I know that it's tiring to repeat information over and over again, but was it the responder's fault that they didn't go through all the other topics of such a discussion starter?
I have come across this several times and most would be rude saying "didn't you read my posts??" I mean, why should I?
Anyway, have you come across these types of mylotters? do you follow through and read their other posts to understand one particular post?
To me, I don't. I don't care if I don't fully get what you're talking about. To me, this is not a fan club and I'm not going to be your 'fan' and read through all your posts just because I got interested in one of the topics that person opened. I think it's a pure waste of time and my priority here is to earn. Not to be part of a fan club.
What do you think?
1 response
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
6 Jun 11
This is why I try and treat every topic that I make is pretty stand alone that can be read on its own. If there are any questions, then we can open a bit of a dialogue and discuss. Hence the term discussion. When you think about it, every post of yours could be responded for the first time by someone. Therefore, you really need to understand that you need to keep the topics simple and so that anyone can understand what you are saying, without having to read a number of topics. Some of them weeks or months back.
If nothing else, give a short explanation. You don't have to write a book. Sometimes just a paragraph or so of explanation is really something that you need and if there is any more clarification, then like I said, you ask another question, I give an answer. Its not all that hard. Plus, you get to make more posts clarifying things and thus make more money. I don't think people quite grasp that. Not to mention it can add to the quality of the discussion.
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
8 Jun 11
Good points there. Indeed it's best to have a stand-alone topic and you are right about just explaining a few sentences to clarify instead of expecting the reader to go back in reference to what you are saying.
Thank you for that response. Have a great day ahead!
