kdeno Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 How many times do you type a response or start a new thread and just say "forget it" and shut your browser or close the window. Sometimes I am afraid of my tone not coming across as I mean it in my heart, sometimes I think I am so tired I am not making any sense. Am I the only one who will type a response and not hit that submit button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Yes, I do this all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do that, too! Sometimes I decide my response was not particularly interesting or helpful. Sometimes it's a controversial issue, and I think, "Do I really want to jump into this?" Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 All the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyscrapperinid Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 yes, I have done this before. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Often I'll start typing only to realize that I don't have the time to formulate a helpful, coherent post, and I close it out. Happens to about one out of every three posts. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do it a lot. On message boards and on facebook and sometimes even emails. It's quite therapeutic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do it all the time. Worst of all, I post, then edit, then edit again...and then delete. Dumb, really, when the regular frequenters of these boards are really great, understanding people. But I still do it. And then I feel dumb. Because of all of the above mentioned reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TX Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do it all the time. I probably delete more posts than I post. Susan in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I was just thinking about this the other day.... I do it all the time. I probably delete more posts than I post. Susan in TX :iagree: Same here....mostly on serious discussions/debates. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry gardens Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 How many times do you type a response or start a new thread and just say "forget it" and shut your browser or close the window. Sometimes I am afraid of my tone not coming across as I mean it in my heart, sometimes I think I am so tired I am not making any sense. Am I the only one who will type a response and not hit that submit button? I've typed several responses to this thread. Oh, nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdeno Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 I've typed several responses to this thread. Oh, nevermind. I would say I have a 5 to 1 ratio, 5 deleted to one typed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do that, too! Sometimes I decide my response was not particularly interesting or helpful. Sometimes it's a controversial issue, and I think, "Do I really want to jump into this?" Wendi I think that's the reason that most often causes me to delete without hitting submit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'm so glad I'm not the only one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 99% of the time that I start to post a new thread. The only time I have never done it is when I was posting a thread in the for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 How many times do you type a response or start a new thread and just say "forget it" and shut your browser or close the window. Sometimes I am afraid of my tone not coming across as I mean it in my heart, sometimes I think I am so tired I am not making any sense. Am I the only one who will type a response and not hit that submit button? All the time, but I am getting over that fear. I decided that I just was way to smart and you all needed to know it.:lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Most of the time.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I've done it more than usual over the last two weeks. I'm definitely a rant and erase type girl. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 How many times do you type a response or start a new thread and just say "forget it" and shut your browser or close the window. Sometimes I am afraid of my tone not coming across as I mean it in my heart, sometimes I think I am so tired I am not making any sense. Am I the only one who will type a response and not hit that submit button? Way more than I actually post. :001_smile: I start new threads all the time, but never submit them cause always end up thinking, "Nah, I don't want to deal with it. I'll find an answer to my question some other way." I've seen too many things that pertain to my family being discussed in a very disrespectful/insulting way on this board so I am extremely reluctant to start a thread that will end up sharing what is IMO too much information for this board. KWIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 F0r me I do it when I realise that my response is adding nothing constructive to the conversation, when I am just telling my own story without it necessarily being especially relevant or useful to the OP's question, or when I feel the OP has received her answer with other posters and I really didn't need to say anything. Not that I always delete those responses, but when I do delete them, that is usually why :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdeno Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Way more than I actually post. :001_smile:I start new threads all the time, but never submit them cause always end up thinking, "Nah, I don't want to deal with it. I'll find an answer to my question some other way." I've seen too many things that pertain to my family being discussed in a very disrespectful/insulting way on this board so I am extremely reluctant to start a thread that will end up sharing what is IMO too much information for this board. KWIM? I also have 3 friends in real life who are here too (hi MC, EL and HG :-) and that can give me pause. Now that I posted a survey about my mom's eyebrows my *FAMILY* is visiting too! Sorry Laura I can't commiserate on your family thread. My mom might read it. I will just say:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Yep! I have done that numerous times esp on certain threads this week!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Yes, I've done it too. ETA Laura's quote ~~ Actually THIS is what happens to me a lot of the time I do it all the time. Worst of all, I post, then edit, then edit again...and then delete. Dumb, really, when the regular frequenters of these boards are really great, understanding people. But I still do it. And then I feel dumb. Because of all of the above mentioned reasons. ETA Well most of the time ETA or I will type a really silly or smart alecky kind of response and then delete it because I don't want to offend anyone if they don't get my sense of humor and misunderstand me or think I was being mean or something like that. ETA Nevermind. :blushing: Edited April 4, 2011 by Ibbygirl editing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriormom Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Once every two weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Yes, I do this all the time. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Yes, frequently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Before my coffee takes effect, I often start to answer a post here or elsewhere, then decide that I'm just not making sense. Then again, that is likely the case even after the coffee.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do this a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Yes, I've done it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthemLights Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do it all the time. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Frequently - I've discovered that I like the sound of my own typing just a bit too much. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do it all the time. Usually I realize it'll only get me in trouble to respond and I just walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 All the time. Sometimes, I don't like how I am coming across. Other times, I realize that I don't really have anything to add, but I just want to participate. Other times, I can't put together a coherent sentence, let alone a paragraph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Well, at least I know I'm not the only one. :001_smile: I back out way more than I wish I did. :glare: But not this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do it all the time. In my case I think it's because I either feel like my response isn't profound enough or I'm afraid I won't be able to follow along and continue replying, especially if it's a hot thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnc Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I was going to add something, but changed my mind and deleted it. :biggrinjester: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 yep, happen a lot. ETA: sometimes I even go back and delete a post after posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 All the time - somewhere around 4/5 post I write never get posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 All the time - and not as often as I should! :001_rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 No, but I should! :willy_nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I bet I'd have 5000 posts by now if I didn't delete so much. As it is, I'm exerting a lot of self-control in not going back and deleting half of the things I do post. I've started thinking that I need to put myself through all my children's writing courses, because my words always come out so clumsily... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momzilla333 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do it sooo often I couldn't begin to count them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Quite often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do this all the time, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetBean Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 *deleted* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murmer Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I do it ALL the time...I probably type twice as many post as I actually finally post. Most of the time it is because I feel like I won't say it the right way and then things just get twisted...and I am sure someone else can say it WAY better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 More times than I can count and a time or two that I wish I had. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I probably should more often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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