Poll: What % of people actually read a thread before posting?

Groovey Records · November 9th, 2009, 05:21 AM

There it is.

You can't say this hasn't bothered you before.

You read the thread through and you see how many people repeat the same ideas.

Totally oblivious that the same sentiment was in a post 6 posts back and 3 posts before that etc. etcetera ETCETERA !

Ya I know in a monster thread it can't be helped, but on the average topic this happens as often as the three word repartee.

So what's your guess. And how does it make you feel?

ibobunot · November 9th, 2009, 06:08 AM

We did this thread a while back and received a lesson in priorities and and just how short life is...

StuH · November 9th, 2009, 06:09 AM

I'm greater than 20% likely but less than 50% likely to read an entire post including all threads. If that is the mathematical jist of your thread.

It has got to be a very interesting thread for me to read the whole thing, and I'm sorry to say of every topic discussed here on a daily bases, usually 20% are interesting.

I think alot of people post in unison and ends up looking like repetes and lack of awareness from poster. Happened to me on the Youtube watch so and so shred thing a day or so ago back.

PS....people just love having an opinion too.

PeteMac · November 9th, 2009, 06:17 AM

I'm definitely a 3 saddle guy . . .

sorry . . . what was the topic???

I think StuH has a point . . . time differences and internet speeds have a lot to do with the doubling up of answers to a thread.

Plus . . . this is a place for us lonely, desperate, guitar nerds to gather . . . and sometimes we just need to feel we belong !

Groovey Records · November 9th, 2009, 08:52 AM

To early to tell

Hiker · November 9th, 2009, 09:06 AM

Thread #6:

Most, since the majority of threads are short. If you don't read relevant, or recent posts on a thread before posting, shame on you!

Tim Armstrong · November 9th, 2009, 09:08 AM

If it's a thread that interests me enough to post, it's a thread I'll read completely.

Tim

castpolymer · November 9th, 2009, 09:10 AM

I have been guilty of this transgression on occasion.

Deadsy · November 9th, 2009, 09:14 AM

Yeah I agree with that guy^

I'm usually on my phone, so I read as I scroll down to the box. If I don't lose intrest, I'll usually post. Also, if I read a post and think of something to say, I'll usually reply in a hurry, skipping the rest of the thread.

superbadj · November 9th, 2009, 09:14 AM

awwwww, puppy!

Wardpike · November 9th, 2009, 09:17 AM

I just come here for the guitar pron.

Mike Eskimo · November 9th, 2009, 09:19 AM

I like prawns.

kennedyj · November 9th, 2009, 09:21 AM

I think a lot of times people are just replying at the same time, leading to similar posts. A good rule would be that if you're going to respond, then you should read the entire post first.

Ben Harmless · November 9th, 2009, 10:57 AM

You are wrong. All of you. Thunder is angles bowling.

kelnet · November 9th, 2009, 11:03 AM

Dude, it's greater THAN, not THEN.

And Ben, it's angels, not angles.

As an English teacher, I don't just read threads; I evaluate them for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

dantonel · November 9th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Hey, here's an original idea... I like Prawns!

BritishBluesBoy · November 9th, 2009, 11:09 AM

Greater THAN, not THEN... Another one that really gets to me is VERSITAL... WTF...????? or TO instead of TOO. Grrrrrrrrrrr....

woodman · November 9th, 2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelnet

as an English teacher, I don't just read threads; I evaluate them for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

as a former newspaper editor, i compulsively edit them in my head and often wonder if posters actually backread their post once it's written. i always read my posts once they're up and use the Edit function extensively to clean 'em up.

but as to the original topic, i voted less than 50%. several times in the early going, i dashed out a top-of-the-head reply only to find out that i was repeating info already posted. so i started skimming even the long posts so's not to show my cluelessness.

JackStraw · November 9th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Hey, here's an original idea...I like Prawns!

Tdot · November 9th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BritishBluesBoy

Another one that really gets to me is VERSITAL...

Those pharmaceutical companies are always trying to profit from a problem that doesn't exist. The last thing I want is a pill to make me sing or speak poetic all day. And the people who get hooked on Versital, I'd just like to stuff a prawn in their face, ...and then stuff a prawn in my face.

Notalent · November 9th, 2009, 12:16 PM

I worked for twenty years in the tele-com industry, and was shocked at the spelling and grammer I saw on a daily basis.
mi hiaver cin speel end punkuate wid the beast off dem

BritishBluesBoy · November 9th, 2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdot

Those pharmaceutical companies are always trying to profit from a problem that doesn't exist. The last thing I want is a pill to make me sing or speak poetic all day. And the people who get hooked on Versital, I'd just like to stuff a prawn in their face, ...and then stuff a prawn in my face.

ThreePlyGuy · November 9th, 2009, 12:55 PM

When we're finished with prawns can we get back to okra?

kelnet · November 9th, 2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThreePlyGuy

When we're finished with prawns can we get back to okra?

Okra? I love her talk show.

boris bubbanov · November 9th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbadj

awwwww, puppy!

+1

Puppy!

Puppy!

Now, what was this thread about?

++++

Seriously, how many people post a thread JUST like this one, even though we JUST had a similar one 3 weeks ago?

sax4blues · November 9th, 2009, 02:04 PM

At our church meetings when a topic would drag on-n-on our pastor would say, "Everything has been said.... Just not everybody has said it". Same here, if I have something "I" want to say, then I say it, probably before I've read the entire thread.

8upSS · November 9th, 2009, 02:05 PM

Ya know what really grinds my gears?

You can't say this hasn't bothered you before.

You read the thread through and you see how many people repeat the same ideas.

Totally oblivious that the same sentiment was in a post 6 posts back and 3 posts before that etc. etcetera ETCETERA !

Ya I know in a monster thread it can't be helped, but on the average topic this happens as often as the three word repartee.

So what's your guess. And how does it make you feel?

Brian blaut · November 9th, 2009, 02:18 PM

I didn't have time to read the thread, but I'd like to add:

-its "greater THAN" not "then"

-someone once said, "everything has been said...Just not everyone has said it". Heard that once while visiting a church in San Jose.

But seriously. No big deal to me. You cast your line, you get back what you get back. Weed through the answers you like, throw out the repeats or the trolls. Its not like your paying your internet bill by the word count or anything.

jonzer · November 9th, 2009, 02:18 PM

John Mayer sucks. Wait? Wrong thread?

Groovey Records · November 9th, 2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelnet

Dude, it's greater THAN, not THEN.

And Ben, it's angels, not angles.

As an English teacher, I don't just read threads; I evaluate them for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Sorry teacher it was 4:30 in the morning. Conjunctions are not considered polite in formal correspondence.

Stay after school you little devil.

Billy B. · November 9th, 2009, 02:47 PM

On a side note......any love for for prawns here?

Chuck 909 · November 9th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groovey Records

There.... but on the average topic this happens as often as the three word repartee....

Repartee is three words?

Groovey Records · November 9th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy B.

On a side note......any love for for prawns here?

I do believe so

kelnet · November 9th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groovey Records

Sorry teacher it was 4:30 in the morning. Conjunctions are not considered polite in formal correspondence.

Stay after school you little devil.

Ain't nuthin' formal 'bout this place, bud.

Actually, in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing, a conjunction is a useful stylistic tool when used to start a sentence.

Dave Hopping · November 9th, 2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck 909

Repartee is three words?

Indeed it is.

boris bubbanov · November 9th, 2009, 05:33 PM

You now what really bugs me?

That's when somebody posts a sentiment that is exactly like the one that was posted just three posts before that, and three before that.

How does that make you feel?

Puppy!

Kingpin · November 9th, 2009, 05:45 PM

I vote for Mary Ann.

Groovey Records · November 9th, 2009, 05:49 PM

BB King and Koko Taylor (behind BB)

JackStraw · November 9th, 2009, 06:02 PM

What about the Prawns? Langoustines? Crawdads? Krill?

Groovey Records · November 9th, 2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackStraw

What about the Prawns? Langoustine's? Crawdads? Krill?

View Poll Results: What % of people actually read a thread before posting
Greater then 80%	20	25.32%
Greater then 50%	27	34.18%
Greater then 20%	18	22.78%
Greater then 10%	6	7.59%
Less then 10%	8	10.13%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

November 9th, 2009, 05:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Groovey Records Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Desolation Row Posts: 2,389	Poll: What % of people actually read a thread before posting? There it is. You can't say this hasn't bothered you before. You read the thread through and you see how many people repeat the same ideas. Totally oblivious that the same sentiment was in a post 6 posts back and 3 posts before that etc. etcetera ETCETERA ! Ya I know in a monster thread it can't be helped, but on the average topic this happens as often as the three word repartee. So what's your guess. And how does it make you feel?

November 9th, 2009, 06:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
StuH Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yukon, Canada Age: 40 Posts: 2,267 19 Photos	I'm greater than 20% likely but less than 50% likely to read an entire post including all threads. If that is the mathematical jist of your thread. It has got to be a very interesting thread for me to read the whole thing, and I'm sorry to say of every topic discussed here on a daily bases, usually 20% are interesting. I think alot of people post in unison and ends up looking like repetes and lack of awareness from poster. Happened to me on the Youtube watch so and so shred thing a day or so ago back. PS....people just love having an opinion too. __________________ My music page http://www.soundclick.com/thrucoloredglass

November 9th, 2009, 06:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
PeteMac Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 47 Posts: 1,099 10 Photos	I'm definitely a 3 saddle guy . . . sorry . . . what was the topic??? I think StuH has a point . . . time differences and internet speeds have a lot to do with the doubling up of answers to a thread. Plus . . . this is a place for us lonely, desperate, guitar nerds to gather . . . and sometimes we just need to feel we belong ! __________________ Life is short; play loud! www.myspace.com/theskinnersband www.myspace.com/theboneyarsedboys

November 9th, 2009, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hiker Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,050 5 Photos	Thread #6: Most, since the majority of threads are short. If you don't read relevant, or recent posts on a thread before posting, shame on you! __________________ Hammer On!

November 9th, 2009, 06:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
ibobunot Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern Colorado Age: 57 Posts: 5,430	We did this thread a while back and received a lesson in priorities and and just how short life is...

November 9th, 2009, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Groovey Records Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Desolation Row Posts: 2,389	To early to tell

November 9th, 2009, 09:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,701	If it's a thread that interests me enough to post, it's a thread I'll read completely. Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

November 9th, 2009, 09:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Deadsy Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hatboro, PA Age: 21 Posts: 149 1 Photos	Yeah I agree with that guy^ I'm usually on my phone, so I read as I scroll down to the box. If I don't lose intrest, I'll usually post. Also, if I read a post and think of something to say, I'll usually reply in a hurry, skipping the rest of the thread. __________________

November 9th, 2009, 09:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
superbadj Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: roanoke, va Age: 35 Posts: 2,030 24 Photos	awwwww, puppy! __________________ ___________________________________________ www.dudleycreative.com Rhythm is an area, not a point! -My brother

November 9th, 2009, 09:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
Wardpike Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Age: 44 Posts: 2,783	I just come here for the guitar pron. __________________ Proverbs 3:6 Matthew 5:44

November 9th, 2009, 09:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mike Eskimo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Detroit Age: 46 Posts: 1,711	I like prawns. __________________ Geeshie Wiley is my co-pilot

November 9th, 2009, 09:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
kennedyj Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Age: 38 Posts: 187	I think a lot of times people are just replying at the same time, leading to similar posts. A good rule would be that if you're going to respond, then you should read the entire post first.

November 9th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ben Harmless Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany, NY US of A Posts: 4,588 15 Photos	You are wrong. All of you. Thunder is angles bowling. __________________ "I think I'll go for the life of sin, followed by the last-minute, presto-change-o, deathbed repentance." - B. Simpson "...Because we all expect the truth, we must be the best of fools." - Stiff Little Fingers

November 9th, 2009, 11:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
kelnet Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 3,231	Dude, it's greater THAN, not THEN. And Ben, it's angels, not angles. As an English teacher, I don't just read threads; I evaluate them for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

November 9th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
dantonel Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yuma, AZ Age: 24 Posts: 283	Hey, here's an original idea... I like Prawns! __________________ Even some of the Best guitarists will never understand the Love a man has for his Tele.

November 9th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#17 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 7,466 62 Photos	Greater THAN, not THEN... Another one that really gets to me is VERSITAL... WTF...????? or TO instead of TOO. Grrrrrrrrrrr.... __________________ BBB.

November 9th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
JackStraw Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Age: 53 Posts: 382	Hey, here's an original idea...I like Prawns!

November 9th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
Notalent Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 176	I worked for twenty years in the tele-com industry, and was shocked at the spelling and grammer I saw on a daily basis. mi hiaver cin speel end punkuate wid the beast off dem

November 9th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
ThreePlyGuy Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern California/Arizona Posts: 636	When we're finished with prawns can we get back to okra? __________________ Good luck with your projects.

November 9th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
sax4blues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 52 Posts: 1,056	At our church meetings when a topic would drag on-n-on our pastor would say, "Everything has been said.... Just not everybody has said it". Same here, if I have something "I" want to say, then I say it, probably before I've read the entire thread.

November 9th, 2009, 02:05 PM	#27 (permalink)
8upSS TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arkansas Age: 50 Posts: 87	Ya know what really grinds my gears? You can't say this hasn't bothered you before. You read the thread through and you see how many people repeat the same ideas. Totally oblivious that the same sentiment was in a post 6 posts back and 3 posts before that etc. etcetera ETCETERA ! Ya I know in a monster thread it can't be helped, but on the average topic this happens as often as the three word repartee. So what's your guess. And how does it make you feel? __________________ Steve "Yo Varum, Yo Varum Feet...Yo Varum...Double Feet..."

November 9th, 2009, 02:18 PM	#28 (permalink)
Brian blaut Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Age: 35 Posts: 1,795 4 Photos	I didn't have time to read the thread, but I'd like to add: -its "greater THAN" not "then" -someone once said, "everything has been said...Just not everyone has said it". Heard that once while visiting a church in San Jose. But seriously. No big deal to me. You cast your line, you get back what you get back. Weed through the answers you like, throw out the repeats or the trolls. Its not like your paying your internet bill by the word count or anything.

November 9th, 2009, 02:18 PM	#29 (permalink)
jonzer Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 1,796	John Mayer sucks. Wait? Wrong thread? __________________ http://corporatetshirt.com

November 9th, 2009, 02:47 PM	#31 (permalink)
Billy B. Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Beach Ca. Posts: 319	On a side note......any love for for prawns here?

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November 9th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#36 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 16,326	You now what really bugs me? That's when somebody posts a sentiment that is exactly like the one that was posted just three posts before that, and three before that. How does that make you feel? Puppy!

November 9th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#37 (permalink)
Kingpin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here Posts: 1,358	I vote for Mary Ann.

November 9th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#38 (permalink)
Groovey Records Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Desolation Row Posts: 2,389	BB King and Koko Taylor (behind BB)

November 9th, 2009, 06:02 PM	#39 (permalink)
JackStraw Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Age: 53 Posts: 382	What about the Prawns? Langoustines? Crawdads? Krill?

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