How often do you type out a post, but then delete it?

[AGreyMan]

I frequently find myself typing a reply or a post, but then before hitting the "post thread" button saying to myself "Eh, nobody really cares" or "on second thought, this really doesn't add much to the discussion" then deleting it.

Am I alone?

 

[NoFlyZone]

.

 

[Optimist]

In my case, probably not often enough...

 

[Bud]

nope

 

[GOBLIN X]

In my case, probably not often enough...

2nd that .

 

[Grevlin]

Just about never.

 

[steadfast]

Once in awhile.

 

[harbinger]

More than I should lately.

 

[GOBLIN X]

saw a squirrel. it was fat. what was the question?

 

[WhiteWolf]

It only happens when I'm in an especially snarky mood and I've gotten full up of specific kinds of BS -- then I'll start typing something extra super-duper snarky... but when I re-read it, I realize it makes almost no damn sense or will start a flame war. Buh-bye...

 

[john 1775]

I frequently find myself typing a reply or a post, but then before hitting the "post thread" button saying to myself "Eh, nobody really cares" or "on second thought, this really doesn't add much to the discussion" then deleting it.

Am I alone?

Your opinion matters and is always welcome.

 

[Jayclimber]

I do every now and then... Had one this morning that I never posted just cause it may have been taken the wrong way.

Sometimes I lose my train of thought and just say "eh, forget it..."

 

[Donfini2]

You mean when sober or drinking?

 

[john 1775]

Yes

 

[Jayclimber]

You mean when sober or drinking?

Lol...

 

[Mattsn]

Once in a while. Usually when I'm being an ass or severe sarcasm

 

[240Geezer]

Sometimes I start a post and get interrupted.

 

[Mel's Cookin']

I type up posts and then delete them instead of posting them a good deal of the time. One, people aren't nearly as interested in my opinion as I think they legally should be, and two, sometimes my natural bluntness takes over and I tell some fucker to kiss my rebel ass when he insults me, my career, my budget, my attempts to share with others, and other assorted stuff about me that he couldn't know less about if he tried. Then common sense and the voice of my dad in my head reminds me that wrestling with a hog makes you both muddy and it's what the hog wanted, so I delete the post and let the hog waller by himself. It seems to bring him great delight.

On the other hand, I have a growing list of topics I will not post about any longer. Never thought recipes would be on there, but they are.

 

[Bacash]

I type up posts and then delete them instead of posting them a good deal of the time. One, people aren't nearly as interested in my opinion as I think they legally should be, and two, sometimes my natural bluntness takes over and I tell some fucker to kiss my rebel ass when he insults me, my career, my budget, my attempts to share with others, and other assorted stuff about me that he couldn't know less about if he tried. Then common sense and the voice of my dad in my head reminds me that wrestling with a hog makes you both muddy and it's what the hog wanted, so I delete the post and let the hog waller by himself. It seems to bring him great delight.

On the other hand, I have a growing list of topics I will not post about any longer. Never thought recipes would be on there, but they are.

If you stop posting anything, especially recipes, I’m starting a letter writing campaign. They’ll be delivering your mail in 5 gallon buckets.

 

[Jayclimber]

If you stop posting anything, especially recipes, I’m starting a letter writing campaign. They’ll be delivering your mail in 5 gallon buckets.

I second this!