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I was just wondering

Goodie2shoes — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:29:15 GMT

How much time do you spend on this forum per day/week why and on average how many posts do you read and or respond to ? I've been reading the forum posts everyday for about the last 8-9 months, started after having a knee replacement, sitting at home recovering, watching QVC then decided to read the forum so I kinda got hooked. I don't always respond to posts but I do read back about 5-6 pages on average, laugh at some posts, give hearts to some, respond to some and think some are down right rude. Some I consider entertaining and there are some that I can't understand why the poster even posted when they must have known it would get removed due to some coupon code or rude remark about a host or vendor. Now I'm sitting at home recovering again, this time from foot surgery so I'm still reading posts everyday. So what about you?

Re: I was just wondering

hckynutjohn — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:37:33 GMT

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
How much time do you spend on this forum per day/week why and on average how many posts do you read and or respond to ? I've been reading the forum posts everyday for about the last 8-9 months, started after having a knee replacement, sitting at home recovering, watching QVC then decided to read the forum so I kinda got hooked. I don't always respond to posts but I do read back about 5-6 pages on average, laugh at some posts, give hearts to some, respond to some and think some are down right rude. Some I consider entertaining and there are some that I can't understand why the poster even posted when they must have known it would get removed due to some coupon code or rude remark about a host or vendor. Now I'm sitting at home recovering again, this time from foot surgery so I'm still reading posts everyday. So what about you?

Beats me! Ever heard the phrase:

"Time Flys When You're Having Fun"?

hckynut(john)

Re: I was just wondering

SharkE — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:44:12 GMT

When I was doing the Y&R soap opera group I dedicated half my life to it. Wised up and got back to land of the living. Show, is dumb anyway, wouldn't bother me if it went off the air.

Lots of discussions I'd like to post in, but, think better of it and keep on going.

Mostly the same people posting all over the forums anyway.

Not good for people to sit down so much in one place all the time. I've heard of people getting blood clots. You have to get up and move keep the blood circulating. Some folks spend to much time in here not healthy.

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GCR18 — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:48:32 GMT

My participation on the board has increased during the past eight months. I've been out of work fighting cancer. Some days I just read posts. Some days I respond to posts. It varies by the day and how I was feeling that day. I am on the mend and going back to work on Tuesday, so my participation will decrease. The board though helped keep my mind off things during the dark days.

Re: I was just wondering

Goodie2shoes — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:52:54 GMT

Sharke, in response to your comment that you heard that some people get blood clots from sitting so much, I've also heard of that. I could not sit all day reading these forums, it would drive me nuts. Good point, thanks for the comment

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daisyk — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:56:44 GMT

I love a good message board. I don't really do much social media. This is what I like. I don't participate a great deal-more here and there I think. I have been lurking forever but just started posting fairly recently. I try and stay out of controversy here as in life in general, but I would get into something if I felt really strongly. I go on everyday and read-not really sure how long at a clip. Maybe an hour a day averaged out? That's probably way too much, but it's a great place for information and entertainment for me. There are so many smart informed people here and they far outweigh the negative ones, but the negatives can get to me sometimes.

Re: I was just wondering

Mominohio — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 01:02:20 GMT

For me it varies. Some days I'm not on at all, and other days I'm visiting off and on throughout the day.

If I'm home and working around here, I have bad knees, so I can run up and downs steps, and work for a couple of hours, then I need to sit. So I often check in while I 'sit' and rest. I'm alone at breakfast time, so I usually check in while I have a bowl of raisin bran in the morning.

I do no social media and don't participate on any other forums, so this is it for me.

I love the home and holiday forum, and love a spirited debate here on Community chat. Only visit some of the other forums now and again.

Re: I was just wondering

Winkk — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 01:08:55 GMT

It varies. I check in every day and browse the topics. Depending on what is being discussed and the tone of conversation I will post a comment.

However, I read a lot more than I post.

Re: I was just wondering

circles — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 02:14:49 GMT

I come here frequently throughout the day and night...,some days I just read...other days I reply...depends on the topics and if I think I have anything to add to the conversation...

Re: I was just wondering

hckynutjohn — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 05:56:59 GMT

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
Sharke, in response to your comment that you heard that some people get blood clots from sitting so much, I've also heard of that. I could not sit all day reading these forums, it would drive me nuts. Good point, thanks for the comment

This is known DVT(Deep Veinous Thrombosis). I have spoken of this for years on the Wellness Forum because way too many people have never heard of it. A big percentage that have heard of do not realize how deadly this can be if they do not get to a hospital.

Flying while sitting can be even more cause for concern. If I remember correctly, it is because of the change of "cabin pressure" I always wore/wear Knee High Compression Socks. After my 2 bouts with Lung Blood Clots(PE), my Pulmonologist said I had to do this to be safer.

Sitting in a cramped space with little or no leg movement is not good. It is much different than sitting at a computer with lots of room for leg movement. Getting up regularly and walking for a bit is a good thing in all long sitting situations.

Better to BE SAFE,

hckynut(john)

Re: I was just wondering

newziesuzie — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 10:13:49 GMT

@Goodie2shoes I hope you're on

the mend and have a speedy

recovery!

I come here at different times

and look at the main

Forums page first so I

see a lot of different

threads and topics

and sometimes read and post

a lot and then not at all for a while.

Has anybody noticed since

the new boards we have lots

Re: I was just wondering

KingstonsMom — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 11:48:42 GMT

I think 'Community Chat' is a much friendlier place than 'Viewpoints' ever was!

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jackthebear — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:05:06 GMT

probably too much

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Krimpette — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:32:40 GMT

I spent much more time under the old format than I do now. Just can't find a way to sort the posts that mimics the old format, so I just tend to scan and occasionally post.

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missy1 — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:55:05 GMT

Too much time spent on here. It's my form of entertainment,

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jlkz — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:17:08 GMT

After the paper, my word game and crossword puzzle, I'll read through the last day's posts -- takes about ten minutes. If I post, these will be short ones.

Before dinner, about 8 PM, I go through new posts for about ten minutes. Short posts unless there is a post about: career issues or dementia. These responses can take about ten minutes each.

On weekends away, I may spend more time depending on the board activity.

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Pqfan — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:54:13 GMT

I am here more than I used to be but I have no actual numbers.

I will be working again soon so it will be less.

I tend to be in and out of here and other places all day.

Kind of like a "posting buffet."

Eat some, rest and go back and get another plate lol!

Re: I was just wondering

Winkk — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:20:59 GMT

@newziesuzie wrote:

Has anybody noticed since
the new boards we have lots
more posters in Community
Chat that never posted in
Viewpoints? I think it's
great and I've "met" lots
new posters!
👍👍👍
😊
@newziesuzie - I have noticed. I think people feel more comfortable making comments now because the mods are keeping an eye on what's going on. A lot of the confrontation that used to be has moved on.

Re: I was just wondering

MaggieMack — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:26:47 GMT

@Winkk, I am transfixed by your darling little avatar!

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Winkk — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:41:20 GMT

@MaggieMack wrote:
@Winkk, I am transfixed by your darling little avatar!

@MaggieMack - Isn't he cute? I love golden retrievers but never had one. We have had a lot of dogs and currently we have three cockers, but goldens are beautiful.