How Many Times

NoBozo · 08-18-2010, 06:36 PM

How many times have you typed out a response in some contentious thread....Where you HAD a Valid Opinion.....And Then........just said to yourself...NAH....(Severly Biting Your Lip). Deleting your response and moving on.....Reluctantly. Just wondering.

Am I alone..? NB

tis · 08-18-2010, 06:41 PM

You are NOT alone. I for one am with ya'!

DEJ · 08-18-2010, 06:44 PM

Dozen's of times here.

Silver Duck · 08-18-2010, 06:44 PM

NB

Why do you think that I've posted so rarely over the past year or so? Not for lack of interest in either the forum or the lake, I assure you!

Silver Duck

Jonas Pilot · 08-18-2010, 06:51 PM

Many times for me.

VtSteve · 08-18-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBozo

How many times have you typed out a response in some contentious thread....Where you HAD a Valid Opinion.....And Then........just said to yourself...NAH....(Severly Biting Your Lip). Deleting your response and moving on.....Reluctantly. Just wondering.

Am I alone..? NB

LOL I've done that even retroactively

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Rose · 08-18-2010, 07:33 PM

Frequently. Sometimes, like today, I'm planning my response and decide that it will just keep someone else going, so I step away from the keyboard.

Nagigator · 08-18-2010, 07:36 PM

Thats why I have so few posts...............

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-18-2010, 08:00 PM

I probably abort more post than I submit.

We can only wish that some of us would do it more often.

Now, should I post this or not???

NoRegrets · 08-18-2010, 08:20 PM

I definitely delete more frequently than post. I like to review my post and then realize it does not advance or add new perspective.

I also find I can dig my own thoughts into a hole and find it is to hard to stay concise. Delete is the easy way out!

trfour · 08-18-2010, 08:55 PM

I got you all out numbered!

I will start to post on a subject and think 'Really, NA '...
Yup, been there done that.

'Orr, WebMaster Don comes to my rescue, and deletes what ever it was, for me too!

In this day and age some need guidance. Not so much like the old days when it Could be that carriers and destroyers had to keep a safe distance from one another to accomplish an team objective...

Trust In Our Captain Don, he does know what he is doing, and we are along for the ride!

Still, The Best WebSite On This Planet!

And, stay tuned cause there is lots more to come!

Terry
__________________________________________________ __

jrc · 08-18-2010, 09:05 PM

I've been posting a long time (not just here) and as time goes on I find myself deleting more and posting less.

I also have deleted or softened a few after I posted then.

Finally, I have a few I wish I never posted.

Lately is seems more acute. Some Senator recently said that the voters are "sour" right now, I think that sums it up. Last time I felt like this, they called it "malaise".

I have to remind myself, there are real people on the other end of the wire.

Peter · 08-19-2010, 05:15 AM

As a seldom heard from member of this forum, I find sometimes just reading and not responding works just fine. Usually all aspects of a topic are eventually discussed. Usually when I post, it is because I care to share a personal experience based on the topic. Happy summer everyone!

Lakesrider · 08-19-2010, 05:54 AM

Maybe I am not that good of an author, but some of my replies don't read the same way as I meant to write them. I also see how some people take things so seriously here. I am new here, so I am learning on what to get embroiled in and what to stay away from.

I think it helps to write what you think, even if you do delete it. At least you get it off your chest, if only for a few moments.

I still find the wisdom and information that I gain here is very much appreciated. This winnipesaukee.com is a great site. Thank you for it.

JDeere · 08-19-2010, 08:30 AM

Sadly I no longer post. Not worth it. I do still read some posts but I find they so quickly go off point and turn into bashing that even that is no longer worthwhile.
I find the this site to be an incredible resource to learn about what is happening on the lake but the negativity of the few destroys any inclination to write or join the discussion. Additionally it seems that no post goes unchallenged so even the “news” becomes suspect.

LIforrelaxin · 08-19-2010, 08:48 AM

I often start a reply and then rethink what I am doing, there are many many responses that I have that never make it onto threads.... quite often I decide it just isn't worth the aggravation... and because I know that if I make my comment mud slinging will start...

jr616 · 08-19-2010, 10:03 AM

I avoid posting unless I feel VERY strongly.
Usually someone has my opinion by the time the day is over anyway and this way I avoid being the controversy.

Newbiesaukee · 08-19-2010, 10:47 AM

Probably not enough

jmen24 · 08-19-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

Probably not enough

You and me both.

But I usually mean what I say.

I have as of late, taken more time to think about pressing submit and have opted out more than in.

The ones I delete usually get rewritten about 4 times before I realize that there is really no nice way to say what I want, when I am in that form of discussion.

Mostly my problem is that I have a hard time writting a short response, well I guess you get that point.

MAXUM · 08-19-2010, 02:21 PM

I've been a lot more active on here lately, considering I've been around this site since well got to be close to it's launch many years ago.

I've never pulled back any posts I've made but at the same time I spend a considerable amount of time putting my thoughts together then read and re-read what I have to say, many times making slight changes along the way to better emphasize what I feel is my most relevant statements. If entering into the fray of a hotly debated topic I tend to scrutinize what I say even more not that I want to water down my position or opinion, but to keep it sounding intelligent and coherent and not combative. Probably the reason why I tend to write long ones too - figure sharing a point of view requires more than just a one liner opinion, but the thought process that leads one to come to a particular conclusion. See I did it again

08-18-2010, 06:36 PM	#1
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	How Many Times How many times have you typed out a response in some contentious thread....Where you HAD a Valid Opinion.....And Then........just said to yourself...NAH....(Severly Biting Your Lip). Deleting your response and moving on.....Reluctantly. Just wondering. Am I alone..? NB

08-18-2010, 07:36 PM	#8
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 268 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	do it all the time Thats why I have so few posts...............

08-18-2010, 08:55 PM	#11
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Although Shutting My Trap Is Not Easy For Me... I got you all out numbered! I will start to post on a subject and think 'Really, NA '... Yup, been there done that. 'Orr, WebMaster Don comes to my rescue, and deletes what ever it was, for me too! In this day and age some need guidance. Not so much like the old days when it Could be that carriers and destroyers had to keep a safe distance from one another to accomplish an team objective... Trust In Our Captain Don, he does know what he is doing, and we are along for the ride! Still, The Best WebSite On This Planet! And, stay tuned cause there is lots more to come! Terry __________________________________________________ __ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

08-19-2010, 05:15 AM	#13
Peter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 69 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Sometimes less is more As a seldom heard from member of this forum, I find sometimes just reading and not responding works just fine. Usually all aspects of a topic are eventually discussed. Usually when I post, it is because I care to share a personal experience based on the topic. Happy summer everyone!

08-19-2010, 08:30 AM	#15
JDeere Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 295 Thanks: 74 Thanked 52 Times in 25 Posts	Ditto Sadly I no longer post. Not worth it. I do still read some posts but I find they so quickly go off point and turn into bashing that even that is no longer worthwhile. I find the this site to be an incredible resource to learn about what is happening on the lake but the negativity of the few destroys any inclination to write or join the discussion. Additionally it seems that no post goes unchallenged so even the “news” becomes suspect.

08-18-2010, 06:41 PM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,380 Times in 956 Posts	You are NOT alone. I for one am with ya'!

08-18-2010, 06:44 PM	#3
DEJ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 539 Thanks: 514 Thanked 309 Times in 152 Posts	Dozen's of times here.

08-18-2010, 06:44 PM	#4
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	NB Why do you think that I've posted so rarely over the past year or so? Not for lack of interest in either the forum or the lake, I assure you! Silver Duck

08-18-2010, 06:51 PM	#5
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Many times for me.

08-18-2010, 07:33 PM	#7
Rose Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 498 Thanks: 62 Thanked 71 Times in 32 Posts	Frequently. Sometimes, like today, I'm planning my response and decide that it will just keep someone else going, so I step away from the keyboard.

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08-18-2010, 08:00 PM	#9
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	I probably abort more post than I submit. We can only wish that some of us would do it more often. Now, should I post this or not???

08-18-2010, 08:20 PM	#10
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	I definitely delete more frequently than post. I like to review my post and then realize it does not advance or add new perspective. I also find I can dig my own thoughts into a hole and find it is to hard to stay concise. Delete is the easy way out!

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08-18-2010, 09:05 PM	#12
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	I've been posting a long time (not just here) and as time goes on I find myself deleting more and posting less. I also have deleted or softened a few after I posted then. Finally, I have a few I wish I never posted. Lately is seems more acute. Some Senator recently said that the voters are "sour" right now, I think that sums it up. Last time I felt like this, they called it "malaise". I have to remind myself, there are real people on the other end of the wire.

08-19-2010, 05:54 AM	#14
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Maybe I am not that good of an author, but some of my replies don't read the same way as I meant to write them. I also see how some people take things so seriously here. I am new here, so I am learning on what to get embroiled in and what to stay away from. I think it helps to write what you think, even if you do delete it. At least you get it off your chest, if only for a few moments. I still find the wisdom and information that I gain here is very much appreciated. This winnipesaukee.com is a great site. Thank you for it.

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08-19-2010, 08:48 AM	#16
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,821 Thanks: 1,014 Thanked 880 Times in 514 Posts	I often start a reply and then rethink what I am doing, there are many many responses that I have that never make it onto threads.... quite often I decide it just isn't worth the aggravation... and because I know that if I make my comment mud slinging will start... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

08-19-2010, 10:03 AM	#17
jr616 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84 Thanks: 16 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	I avoid posting unless I feel VERY strongly. Usually someone has my opinion by the time the day is over anyway and this way I avoid being the controversy.

08-19-2010, 10:47 AM	#18
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 922 Thanked 569 Times in 295 Posts	Probably not enough

08-19-2010, 02:21 PM	#20
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	I've been a lot more active on here lately, considering I've been around this site since well got to be close to it's launch many years ago. I've never pulled back any posts I've made but at the same time I spend a considerable amount of time putting my thoughts together then read and re-read what I have to say, many times making slight changes along the way to better emphasize what I feel is my most relevant statements. If entering into the fray of a hotly debated topic I tend to scrutinize what I say even more not that I want to water down my position or opinion, but to keep it sounding intelligent and coherent and not combative. Probably the reason why I tend to write long ones too - figure sharing a point of view requires more than just a one liner opinion, but the thought process that leads one to come to a particular conclusion. See I did it again