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Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: kps on May 11, 2003, 11:12:40 AM: Looking at the viewed column, I see some topics [posts] get a greater number of views than others. I'm just wondering what makes YOU read one post over another.
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: Bruce_F on May 11, 2003, 11:31:55 AM: To clarify my vote: Choice #4

Depending on my free time, I will sometimes read all posts that are current.

However, I usually don't have the time to read everything, so I target the threads that seem to be receiving the most hits.

Finally, if the post topic catches my eye because it seems familiar, I check it out.
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: Diana on May 11, 2003, 11:41:14 AM: I read everything..most of the time. I do have to qualify that. I generally read the beginning of each new thread. If my interest holds, I read it anew each time something is added. If it progresses past my interest, I will sometimes wait until it appears to be "finished" and has moved to the bottom of my list of new posts...then I'll read it one last time to make sure I didn't miss something. Often I'm rewarded because I'll find I really was interested to the end, or some great side-thread was started that I never saw coming..

see ya,
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: kelly on May 11, 2003, 12:02:52 PM: I read them all.

It's not that hard if you visit every day.

If you only stop by once in a while that would be hard to do.
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: Bill on May 11, 2003, 12:20:02 PM: None of the above. Can't read more-or-less understand all the tech talk.
I just post misspelled words.
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Seriously: Read the above. <gr>
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I try to read what is new [time pending] when coming here plus ones where I commented in.
Also threads that could/might interest some situation I've run across.
As far as the titles go,I'm not one for titles. Titles of threads can be deceiving unless one takes a peek.
Yeah I know,titles are supposed to be the -'eye catcher'- but so is -YO! Canadian hot-tub Girl!
Ya know Dream will catch that in a flash let alone every Tom-dick and Harry wondering what the skinny is.

I remember Mayo used to stick titles up that was close to a paragraph. Didn't need to get in the thread. He already said it.

If time allows an individual ... information,entertainment are available.
Goofball threads/post .... we won't go there. <gr>
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: Gary S on May 11, 2003, 12:37:34 PM: I try and read as many as I can each day.

I never thought about it until now.
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: RHPConsult on May 11, 2003, 01:08:08 PM: Never thought much about my "criteria" either.

They are both What and Who. The first is akin to checking the "Yellow Pages"; the second is similar to chatting with friends you might want to greet on "Main Street" when walking through our "village" . . . I guess

There are "people" I'll read irrespective of title, and titles that seem particularly compelling at the moment based on a curent problem.

It's likely, as I recall, that I'll remember a title from the past, the thread for which I may not have read at the time, that I'll try to find for some new issue that has arisen subsequently. Then, I'll wish I'd read everything, but I don't really have time for that, 'cause I don't folllow the Kelly Principle: Read Everything, Every Day
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: beacher on May 11, 2003, 01:28:18 PM: Like Kelly, I TRY to read through them all, every day; somebody's gotta keep an eye on you guys! And besides, you all are educating me, and keep me up to date on when it's safe to update to the newest OS!
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: Xairbusdriver on May 11, 2003, 02:35:19 PM: I never read anything, I don't have time! And I never vote in any polls, there are never enough questions to cover all possibilities, just like this one, which I didn't vote in nor read. And I didn't read what all the people above this post wrote, either. But I do agree with most of them.

I'll post a new topic about my thoughts that all are anxously awaiting as soon as I read all the interesting topics that have had more replys than views, I may even create a poll about that...

Anyway, I sure am glad you 'guys' got the new software running! What a great mother's day gift!

Now I see that Harv has a smilie named after him!
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: Paddy on May 11, 2003, 03:18:04 PM: For me, there is a HUGE variability in what I read - some days I'll get around to reading all the posts (though I'll admit I don't bother with ones about football teams...sorry guys ), but lately, my time has been extremely limited as we head towards Town Meeting in North Andover (tomorrow night) - and my web work has been piling up and up. I'm playing hooky right now even - the dust bunnies are on a rampage and there are going to be 10 people here for a meeting at 8:30 tomorrow morning.

Too bad Martha has never written a book about the joys of decorating with dust bunnies....

(can we have our "eek" smiley back???)
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: RHPConsult on May 11, 2003, 03:18:14 PM: Jim:

Go to your room and lie down!

What was in your Mother's Day dinner's punch?
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: pendragon on May 11, 2003, 04:11:32 PM: I read most, but not all links. And some in far more detail than others. Because posts so often wander off the original topic, I find that sometimes I do have an interest in a topic that did not initially interest me. So yeah, I at least scan most posts.

And of course, I also save everything posted by Bernie. :whistle:

Harv
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: RobW on May 11, 2003, 05:19:37 PM: It really depends on how much time I have. If things are calm, I'll read (or at least skim) through most of the posts. If things are really busy it depends on the subject heading--unless it's posted by Bill--then I just gotta find the time.
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: Bill on May 11, 2003, 05:50:10 PM: "unless it's posted by Bill--then I just gotta find the time."

Then there's all the little -Rob made me say this- types of stuff hidden in sentences on post so one 'has' to check em all out.
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: Mrious_be on May 12, 2003, 12:21:28 PM: I choose option 2 (post that seems interesting to me) although i also pick posts that i feel might be use to me in future or that i think they are learnfull to me.
I always read the question pretty secure and if it's interesting i read the answers people made.
For me, and due to the time difference lots of questions are already answered by the time i go online.
Not that i'm good in answering anyway, but it's also pretty fun to read answer and to learn that way

(and now i just spilled tomatoe sauce between the "o" and the "l" key, lol )
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: cdub1988 on May 12, 2003, 01:54:10 PM: QUOTE(pendragon @ May 11 2003, 9:11 PM)
And of course, I also save everything posted by Bernie.

I choose the topics that I can respond to and know that I'm wrong.

Good one, Harv. :whistle:
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: Xairbusdriver on May 12, 2003, 07:58:38 PM: QUOTE(from Paddy)
...the dust bunnies are on a rampage...
WHAT?! Don't you have any duct tape in the house?! Get about a 2-3 foot piece of tape and sling in under those sofa's and beds (while holding one end of the tape, BTW). That thing will catch the critters faster than a 2GHz P-IV can crash! :eek!:

Jim C.
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: Highmac on May 13, 2003, 06:49:55 AM: Whatever Jim was on - it hasn't worn off yet!

Like RHP, it tends to depend on how busy I am and/or what or who catches my eye. But I try to visit every day. I keep TS running behind my work screen so if there is five minutes I can catch up. One of the great joys of TS is the range of interests that crop up. You name it, someone almost certainly has at least some of the info you need (thanks Harv ). And I can't even start to describe my pleasure on the odd occasion when I can actually "pay back" a little of the help I've received. (I've finally told my other half why, when there's an unfigurable problem, I just say "Blame it on Bernie" )

Hardly ever even visit other forums these days.... I must get out more....
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: dolphin on May 13, 2003, 09:35:38 AM: Like most everyone else...I try to read all posts...but find myself just checking titles quite often. Sooner or later though I read them all or at least 5 days back.
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: taliesin on May 14, 2003, 09:13:06 AM: Odd.
When I answered the poll a while back, it wouldn't let me reply afterwards.
I opted for by topics. And thus appreciate everybody who makes them clear. :whistle:
The rest I tend to catch up in stray moments.
Title: What posts do you read and why?
Post by: LR827 on May 14, 2003, 12:09:25 PM: I haven't nearly enough time to read everything, though I'd love to... another addition to my what-to-do-when-I-retire list.

I DO try to read everything by kelly, and also by all of the administrators. kelly was my first real computer mentor -- except for one really cool Maxpert at the Comp USA where I bought my first Mac. But, alas, he disappeared.

kelly has saved me untold dollars, starting back at the old board -- what was the name? I can't even remember now. His links are amazing. By following them initially, I also learned how to look for answers to problems I was having, & often solved them before even turning to TS.

I want to go on about the other administrators and ordinary folks who post on this board, who have especially given me advice which was so helpful, but I know I'll leave someone out. Diana and Paddy's advice about javascript for eliminating spam on my website e-mail was great. tacit is a veritable fountain of knowledge on Adobe Photoshop, and printing and color issues.

I wish I could offer more help to others, but I'm only in the 3rd grade, computer-wise, so I can only help the kiddie garteners.