I dunno why, but I wonder: why add to a thread with dozens of replies?
07-29-11, 04:21 PM
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I dunno why, but I wonder: why add to a thread with dozens of replies?
I wonder about this whenever I see 50 or so replies to a question about something like fixing a flat or choosing a component: after eight or 10 people have weighed in, what's left to say? What are the chances you're going to add something the first 25 people missed? What are the chances anybody will even READ comment No. 117? Or No. 5300(!) in the "Most recent cycling-related purchase" thread?
I guess something like "share your rude driver horror story" could go on forever, but even then, who's going to scroll down 10 pages?
I guess something like "share your rude driver horror story" could go on forever, but even then, who's going to scroll down 10 pages?
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07-29-11, 04:49 PM
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07-29-11, 04:58 PM
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07-29-11, 05:58 PM
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It is easy to add something new when 45 out of 50 posts are smart remarks and references to PCad
and yes this belongs in the incessant roadie section.
and yes this belongs in the incessant roadie section.
07-29-11, 06:03 PM
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My wife asked me what was my deal with internet forums, and I honestly couldn't explain it, other than my deep desire to share knowledge.
And also, as shuagster said, to up my post count.
And also, as shuagster said, to up my post count.
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Some things I could do without are +1's, "that goes without saying", and such.