Does It Bother You

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

Does it bother you if someone starts a thread on a topic you have already started? I always make an effort to see if a thread has been posted before I'll start one. There are times when I have overlooked a thread, sometimes it can be further back and I won't see it. I have had people admonish me for it, I often apologize. It doesn't bother me, two people can have the same idea, to me it's not a big deal.

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

No, I figure the more the merrier.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

It happens and not on purpose. Sometimes you do not see the other thread. I can't see getting angry about it.

kindness is strength

Lapdog · ‎12-18-2012

No it does not. However I have not started a thread for fear of a repeat.

I have seen the comments when it happens.

catwhisperer · ‎07-11-2010

@Lapdog....I don't start threads either. Too much backlash and drama on many of them.

I promise to remind myself every day that I am strong, courageous, and resilient.

SydneyH · ‎03-10-2010

No, nobody has 'ownership' over the topics discussed here.........

SunValley · ‎04-19-2010

The self-appointed board monitors who like to scold others are a big part of why people do not start threads. Sad.

missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

no

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

Yeah, it kinda does. It's not good internet etiquette to do that and most normal boards will combine threads if somebody does that.

It is also the #1 reason I don't start threads here.

Invariably, I'll start a thread with a very specific thread title (so there is no confusion as to EXACTLY what it's about) and two or more people will start the same exact thread afterward. It's not polite, but this board doesn't really mess with it so I usually keep my trap shut.

It's not as bad if it's in a different forum here, as long as it's not a thread-bombing, however. But my experience has been that I start a thread in, for example, the tv forum and within a day or two, even though it's still on the first page (even if not, most people search first), there will be 2 or more new threads in the same forum.