topic Re: when you start a thread, in Community Chat

when you start a thread,

sylviahomeatlast — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:03:56 GMT

do you like to keep in touch with those who reply? I sort of feel as if it is part of the conversation to reply --- or do you simply drop off the topic and move on?

Re: when you start a thread,

MikafromTopeka — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:08:45 GMT

I would say that 99% of the time I would probably reply to threads I've started but so far I haven't replied to the 'pet friendly college' thread. I do read it though. It was a topic I found interesting but I don't really have much to add.

Re: when you start a thread,

Buck-i-Nana — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:10:01 GMT

It depends on how the thread evolves. When I start a thread, I try and converse with those who respond to my post. Many folks don't respond to the original post, they respond to another responder, and many times that response is something dragged over from another thread or a dispute from years back! At that point, more often than not I give up and move on.

Re: when you start a thread,

september — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:11:17 GMT

I do. There are many times when I'd like to start threads, but I know I won't be around much to respond to the replies (although I might be able to read them, off and on during the day,from my iphone)

Re: when you start a thread,

Marp2 — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:11:19 GMT

It depends on the thread. Some are for discussion/conversation and others are more of a FYI type.

Re: when you start a thread,

Sister Golden Hair — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:13:56 GMT

I think when you start a thread that you should always go back and reply. So many times someone will ask a question then never returns.

What if someone calls you on the phone, leaves a message to call them but you never call them back.

I'm sure sometimes people may forget but they can check their activity.

Re: when you start a thread,

sylviahomeatlast — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:37:01 GMT

I agree with all of you---it doesn't matter if the topic evolves or not, it almost feels like good manners to keep in touch or reply when it seems right.

Re: when you start a thread,

croemer — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:40:53 GMT

On 8/28/2014 Sister Golden Hair said:
I think when you start a thread that you should always go back and reply. So many times someone will ask a question then never returns.

What if someone calls you on the phone, leaves a message to call them but you never call them back.

I'm sure sometimes people may forget but they can check their activity.

I am with you SGH....at least in the beginning....You do not have to stick around all day...but I think it is good manners to check back for a bit.

Re: when you start a thread,

hckynut — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:42:51 GMT

On 8/28/2014 sylviahomeatlast said: do you like to keep in touch with those who reply? I sort of feel as if it is part of the conversation to reply --- or do you simply drop off the topic and move on?

Most of the time, depending on the topic of the thread and the number of replies, I try to keep in touch with those that responded or asked questions about the thread. I am one that believes that if someone starts a thread asking a question, it is only good manners to reply to those that take the time to try to answer them for you.

No way I simply drop them. Never have and never will.

Re: when you start a thread,

Justice4all — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:48:02 GMT

How do you start a thread?

Re: when you start a thread,

september — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:51:12 GMT

On 8/28/2014 Justice4all said: How do you start a thread?

Go to the area where you want to start a thread (Viewpoints, if it's here) and click the green bar that says "new discussion".

Re: when you start a thread,

croemer — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:51:12 GMT

On 8/28/2014 Justice4all said: How do you start a thread?

Click on New Discussion...to the right of your screen. When you do a box will drop. Fill in the first square as your title and in the reply box write what you want to discuss.

Re: when you start a thread,

cody2 — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:51:17 GMT

I don't start many, but when I do, I usually try to respond to the res-ponders. If the thread starts to veer off in a direction that isn't good...I leave it alone and let it sink. Usually.

Re: when you start a thread,

hckynut — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:51:51 GMT

On 8/28/2014 Justice4all said: How do you start a thread?

Open one of the forums, say Viewpoints. Look around the area where this one says "New Reply". There would will see where it says "New Discussion". Click on that and "there ya go".

Re: when you start a thread,

151949 — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:55:49 GMT

I respond and participate unless it gets ugly - personal attacks and general fights - then I will refuse to go back and give the meanies the opportunity to continue to peck at me.

Re: when you start a thread,

PamB226 — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:00:52 GMT

On 8/28/2014 Buck-i-Nana said:
It depends on how the thread evolves. When I start a thread, I try and converse with those who respond to my post. Many folks don't respond to the original post, they respond to another responder, and many times that response is something dragged over from another thread or a dispute from years back! At that point, more often than not I give up and move on.

Yup......that about covers it for me too!

Re: when you start a thread,

sylviahomeatlast — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:02:19 GMT

On 8/28/2014 cody said:
I don't start many, but when I do, I usually try to respond to the res-ponders. If the thread starts to veer off in a direction that isn't good...I leave it alone and let it sink. Usually.

I do that too-- I don't start them too often ---but if I'm sitting around and.....

Re: when you start a thread,

Justice4all — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:06:56 GMT

Why, thanks! I'm touched!

Re: when you start a thread,

occasionalrain — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:29:42 GMT

Starting a thread is initiating a conversation so to just walk away without any response would be rude.

Re: when you start a thread,

sylviahomeatlast — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:30:46 GMT

thank you, Justice...for participating in this little conversation--