Pretend OCD test: When you catch a typo in an old MyLot comment of yours, do you fix it?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (238390)
Walnut Creek, California
November 6, 2015 4:39pm CST
People with true OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) have invasive thoughts that they can only make go away with ritualized behaviors.
But all of us have SOME OCD tendencies. I'm obsessive about having every corner on my speakers (the ones I restore) look good, and can spend hours on a two square inch area making it look "just so."
I'm also fairly obsessive-compulsive about not having typos in my writings, whether it be school handouts or posts/comments on sites like MyLot.
I just caught myself correcting a typo in a days old comment I'd make to someone who had commented on one of my posts.
I responded to their comment, but couldn't leave that "thread" until I'd corrected my typo in the older comment.
Would you do the same (correct a week old typo in one of your comments)? Or would you "let it go"? Are there other OCD things you do, even if you don't have true OCD?
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@JudyEv (382693)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Nov 15
It's only in the last few years I've realised I probably have a few OCD tendencies. I get obsessive about finishing a task when I could easily finish it next day. It might be really stressing my body to continue but I feel I must get it done. If I have a glass on a check tablecloth I keep lining it up on the checks. And I can't stand spelling mistakes.
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@celticeagle (190074)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Nov 15
I used to watch a show on cable about this subject. Some folks have some odd habits. When I was younger I had some OCD habits like checking the alarm and the front door lock. But I grew out of them.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
3 Mar 16
Even after receiving half a dozen responses to my posts if I happen to see an error I edit it.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
3 Mar 16
@TheHorse It definitely does not come under OCD, It is your high standard that demands it.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
7 Nov 15
thankfully i aint got that with typos 'n jest let 'em stay. perhaps too much pamperin' from'n editor that i'm spoiled? i used to be most anal retentive 'bout such...
the hubs swears i'm purty ocd with the house, particularly the kitchen. can't stand one spot any place.
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@Kazemononoke (248)
• United States
6 Nov 15
I'm not that bad about typos but, as a journalist, I hate seeing people mix up things like there, their and they're.
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@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
7 Nov 15
I often correct old typos! I don't think that it's really OCD but, if it is, then at least it's a reasonably constructive and useful habit.
@allknowing (153529)
• India
8 Nov 15
I can say that about typos. After posting here even if I notice an error days later I will edit it. I can never think of not covering myself while sleeping - there are many more
@allknowing (153529)
• India
9 Nov 15
@TheHorse i can never sleep with doing any kind of activity as some read.
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
@horse i think it runs in my family, we all have some quirky fixated habits.
oh, and since this is about going back to correct old typos, hmm, did you notice the 'abut' up there in your discussion?
yeah, i'm relieved this new mylot platform allows us to edit our discussions, responses and comments, instead of deleting, retyping and resubmitting them. 
yeah, i'm relieved this new mylot platform allows us to edit our discussions, responses and comments, instead of deleting, retyping and resubmitting them. @hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
@TheHorse i hope nobody scolds or reports me for teasing you about it. 
@TheHorse (238390)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 15
@hereandthere A pox on them if they do! Of course, I already fixed it. You saved me from the shame and humiliation I might have faced from having a typo in one of my posts.
@TheHorse (238390)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 15
@LadyDuck A slightly different pattern there. I'm on my second cup of coffee, have eaten breafast, posted a MyLot post, and even done a little work on the dent in my truck, but I haven't showered yet. However, I will shower before heading out into the day, even if it's only to cycle.
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@boiboing (13147)
• Northampton, England
7 Nov 15
Probably not but if I spot one in my own posts, I will have to edit.
@Pattitude (1286)
• Newton, North Carolina
8 Nov 15
I guess that I am probably OCD. I am a very compulsive speller! Before the internet, back in the old days when people wrote letters, I would find misspellings, and I would circle the mistakes. Not on my letters, but letters I received! But I never sent them back for corrections!
@TheHorse (238390)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Nov 15
I remember letters! I still have some old love letters in my desk to my left. I never corrected misspellings, but I noticed them. Interestingly, I remember good spelling, and care about writing, as being important to me in the world of "attraction" back in my college days.
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@GardenGerty (169590)
• United States
3 Mar 16
Oh come on, that is not old. I thought you meant some of my ten year old discussions. Yes, I will edit a week old post.
@carexing25 (1822)
• Philippines
4 Apr 16
once i've found myself doing that also.. or when I'm playing a game on my phone i play every level over and over only to get uniform 3 stars.
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
4 Apr 16
Yes. absolutely I'd correct the error! I really dislike seeing anyone's errors - especially my own.
