Does anyone like long drawn out discussions?

To each his own! There are some things that just cannot be condensed into a few words and when a topic is lengthy then there is usally much more to comment back to, which means that we can leave a more interesting response with more chance that the user who started the topic will come back and comment so that we can go back angain, furthering the topic. Why should there be a limit to the number of lines needed to start a topic? Surely there is no limit to how much we can say when we start a conversatin offline, and that is all we are doing here, conversing. If you find a topic too long then skip it and move on to a shorter one surely? To suggest that others should limit their posts though is not something that myLot suggest - indeed to the left of the box when we are typing myLot tell us: "Please be as descriptive as possible". There must be a reason why they tell us that too

I would prefer medium length discussions. Long discussion makes my eyes teary and I tend to lose concentration and forget what was written in the first para when I finish reading the whole discussion. Since most of us are not writers, people tend to drag their words without realizing that they are beating around the bush which makes reading boring and end up not responding to the discussion. I try to make my discussion simple, short and direct to the point so my readers are not bored. Since I think and type at the same time, I need not go chopping my words to shorten it. My English vocabs are limited so there is no way that I can write a lengthy discussions that might only confuse my readers.

I think some do require more than 10 lines. when it comes to startng a post. But as far as answering them I never can write more than four lines. I just cant think of putting my answers any other way to making them longer.

It actually depends on how the person writes the discussion. If we're talking about a long blabbering without white spaces (the spaces in between paragraphs) and the paragraphs aren't split, then that is horror for me. I do get that most people get carried away by talking and responding to discussions, I do that too. However, I would certainly appreciate it if people were to look into how they express themselves without punishing the reader. Have a great day in MyLot!

I try to keep mine short, but if I feel a rant coming on they can get away from me. You are right though, I do not read long drawn out discussions.

I don't have any problem with wordy posts. Sometimes posts need a lot of words to make sure they get a message across. Lack of words can be more of a problem sometimes. Because they don't get the message across.

Personally I think overall there is Good and bad to both. Depending on what a person is really needing or wanting to talk about. I have seen many times where a person starts a discussion making it only like 2 paragraphs leaving you hanging, and others that really make a point. Even when others respond back same there. Overall, I think it depends on the situation, and discussion. Mine are usually quite lengthy and I feel it is up to others to want to respond back or not, but for me it is me and what is happening these days.

barehugs you are wrong as some discussions like some I have made just cannot be carried out in your silly ten lines. sometimes we tell a short story to illustrate our discussion.you know what you are perfectly welcome to bypass my discussions anytime if you are so bothered.I know others here are not by the number of responses I have received. Not every discussion topic will fit into your precise little niche. so for those who do not mind our longer discussions I say to each his or her own. I am glad that mylot does not follow your plan and lets us do as we see fit as long as we do not break any mylot rules. I use whatever length will get my job done intelligently and clearly.

I don''t know about you but I tend to respond in a very long lines. Nobody had told if they didn't like my style of responding or posting discussion but I can see why some people prefer the short lines rather than the long lines. I don't want to defend myself but I like you to know that there are many factors why I often respond in what you call 'a long-winded way.' One of the factors is that I have too much to say to a given topic. Second, I have been trained to use formal English which applies more words than necessary. Third, I mince my words but sometimes the mincing loses the context of what I have to say. Fourth, the first amendment. But I do know when to stop and reflect if my response or topic is getting way out of hand. I usually revise and edit, as you said but I don't create my responses or topics without any substances. Word choice is very important. As a card-carrying writer, it's one of the 'rules' of the job. I know that but sometimes the right to express is more important than number of words or number of lines. I also believe in the phrase ' please be descriptive as possible'. I rest my case.

I, preferably, want an intelligent conversation. Which would take more than your line requirements. I am here to make people think. Make them learn. Make them see things and feel things they haven't. Frankly, if you can't be bothered to read a bit more, then you should answer all the Facebook and the appropriate age for whatever questions.