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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/25/2008 10:01:09 PM

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/25/2008 10:40:06 PM

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While i tend to take most of the threads seriously, i tend to get snarky with long winded threads. generally if i have to keep scrolling i either ignore it or make a snide comment. i have also gotten short with those who seem intent on derailing an interesting and informative thread.
i have gotten embarassed and therefore very snarky with threads that seem to turn out to be wank material.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/25/2008 10:44:43 PM

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When someone posts one of those idiotic self serving posts such as 'what do you think of this amazing story by someone else bits" or is clearly lacking in any self awareness, I tend to either ignore it or be snarky.

However, if someone posts something genuine, shares deeply of themselves, and or makes themselves vulnerable, I will respond in kind. In short, I try and add something productive to the thread rather than just post to get my post count up.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/25/2008 11:19:28 PM

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I respond to posts 'in the moment'. Sometimes silly, sometimes serious, always sincere. If i realize after page 3 the OP isnt sincere or serious then i tend to leave the thread.
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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 2:43:19 AM

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I've been accused of taking things too seriously. I, 98% of the time, issue a serious response. The other 2% is silliness.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 2:46:01 AM

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Do you change the amount of seriousness of a reply depending on the type of question posted to the boards?

I've often noticed that questions, depending on how they are phrased, tend to get better reactions. It's been My perception that things involving safety in wiitwd, skill sets, off screen dynamics, seem to get better responses than posts detailing risky encounters, how do I types, and the online relationship woes. Perhaps this is due to My own cynical thinking of late, but I'm wondering if anyone else has thought the same.

Of course, I do realize that certain folks who post do it almost purely for the comical aspect. Others can't respond to a question without writing a novel that has more to do with themselves than the questions posted. There are variations. I was just wondering what other people thought.

It not only depends on what question is being asked, but who is asking.

Usually, even if I offer a goofy answer, I also try to be of some help.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 3:07:34 AM

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I always answer seriously....but some humour..depending on the subject..is not a problem.
We are here for fun too.
Sometimes it is hard to understand the real situation from words..and the answer you give might be completely wrong. Guess that is the risk of "online"problem solving because emotions can't be shown.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 3:45:27 AM

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I try to keep my answers serious, regardless of who asks what. It's not what one asks that changes how I respond, but rather, how they ask it.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 4:19:56 AM

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I take -everyone- here seriously because Y/you are all human beings, so when a question is asked, if I have an opinion or can offer a solution, I try to remember I'm talking to a human being so try to be polite and take the question/comment seriously.

Sometimes I think the post was pointless,obvious or too critical in how O/others live their online or real BDSM lives, in which case, I may not be able to fight the urge to be humorous or even down right sarcastic.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 4:27:38 AM

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I think that people who can ask a focused question or two get better responses than those who don't. It's very exasperating to try to answer a question, and then discover that they meant something entirely different, especially when the op comes back to lambaste everyone for answering the one they asked and not the one they meant to ask.

But if the op is snarky or defensive, they need to expect the same in return. And ops with a bad rep have earned the bad responses.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 4:32:49 AM

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Me snarky? I answer both ways. Depends on the question. I like to learn but I don't like to be lectured by a know it all.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 4:48:13 AM

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... for Me it depends on the poster first, then the topic as there are many posters here I respect and try to look at what they post from a serious vein--well unless they start getting silly then I have to jump in---there are just some that I roll My eyes at and think--" you just cannot be serious"---which I am sure people think about Me when I post at times.

Then there are the snarky times I just want to throw gasoline on the fire---

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 5:47:17 AM

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Varies wildly for me... There are a very few people i simply can't take seriously, and i just want to poke them with sticks. Some people i have a lot of respect for, so i try not to derail their threads even if they generate an amusing thought. i almost always answer seriously in the Bondage Gear forum, but i figure a message isn't worth posting in Random Stupidity if it doesn't entertain me. While i don't think i'm more likely to snark at online-only stuff, i feel there's a fine line between online relationships and e-drama, and e-drama makes me laugh. And of course, when i'm in a bad mood, almost everything is fair game...

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 7:39:04 AM

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When I'm in a bad mood I try to keep my fingers off the keyboard. I have a tendency to say (or type) things I'll regret later. I really hate replying seriously and then finding out that the thread was started in an attempt to generate a flame war, rather than to ask a serious question.

Generally, I try to respond in the spirit of the opening post. Some are deadly serious, some are simply seeking information, and some are light-hearted.

I confess to inserting my personal experiences into my posts. I feel they help explain where my response is coming from.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 7:50:18 AM

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If it's a serious question I respond in kind, but I know that I have a hard time not showing my lack of patience with the "save the poor lil subs" or "poor poor me" threads. For the latter types I really try to igmore the thread altogether but sometimes I'll respond depending on my mood and what the thread is actually about.

I rarely talk about personal stuff unless it is somehow actually pertanent. I don't really go for the "share every little thing" with the general unknown public view that alot of people seem to. Heck i rarely share with family and freinds lol

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 8:01:32 AM

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akisha I take it that your not into sharing very much.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 8:03:13 AM

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LOl only the fun parts Dnomyar

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 8:13:42 AM

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I answer seriously ALL the time.

"I mean come on, am I here to amuse you? You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?"

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 8:15:14 AM

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LOL.

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RE: How seriously do you answer - 3/26/2008 8:16:25 AM

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I'll do whatever strikes my mood at the time.

My mood with people who continually post essays about themselves seeking validation is usually derisive.

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