Do you read all the responses to a discussion before posting one yourself?
By marina321
@marina321 (4556)
July 13, 2008 1:54pm CST
Was wondering if people here read other's responses to a discussion before posting their own opinion to the topic.
I do try and peruse through the responses to a discussion before posting my own opinion or answer and in some cases if my answer has already been given, I may not respond to the particular discussion and go to the next topic.
Do you yourself read through other's responses before posting your own?
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@lilibetha49 (15)
• United States
13 Jul 08
Not always, especially if it's something I feel strongly about. Usually, I post my opinion about the matter and then check other people's responses. Sometimes, especially if I'm tired, I have to think about the topic because an answer doesn't come to me right away.
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@marina321 (4556)
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15 Jul 08
I too may not be able to wait to type my response if it's something I feel strongly about.
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@rbailey83 (1428)
• Canada
13 Jul 08
a lot of it depends on what the discussion is about, if it is something that i need to read others responses in order to make a proper response, i will, if not i usually make my response based on what is discussed in the topic and subject
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@marina321 (4556)
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15 Jul 08
Yes, I guess it depends on what the topic is about really and whether you'd be able to contribute more to it. Thanks for your response!
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
13 Jul 08
Hi marina,
Usually I will other responses to see if someone has already posted what I was going to post. Maybe I can add to their comment or add more in my own comment. It just depends on the discussion itself. A question may have several answers, then a discussion may be an entirely different type of response.
Have a nice day..
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@marina321 (4556)
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15 Jul 08
Very true, it does depend on the discussion sometimes. Thanks for your response! And have a nice day too
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
14 Jul 08
no i dont. i read after. because i want to use my own ideas and thoughts. not wanting to be influenced on what to say. that way i dont end up just using one line to say. something short like some people that just says, "yeah, thats right"
@marina321 (4556)
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15 Jul 08
Actually, you're right there. Best to not have your opinion influenced by that of others. I tend to leave one along the lines of 'I hate to differ..but' if I think the rest of the responses are pointing in the same direction!
Thanks for your response! Happy myLotting
