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Does anyone write out a well thought through, detailed reply and think fuck it.. delete.

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HidingHereForTomorrow · 18/11/2024 20:14

This has happened a few times to me lately, on topics I’m quite knowledgeable about, then I get to the end and can’t be arsed with the drama. Does anyone else do this?

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bluebalou · 19/11/2024 19:54

Some of the long winded names on here I cba to type when I'm replying to them , so just post it anyway ... somethings I need to get off my chest to nobody In particular ha

veganmayo · 18/11/2024 22:11

Allll the time.

TadpolesInPool · 18/11/2024 21:44

All the time.
I also compose thread openers in my head before deciding that I just don't care enough to give all the context people would need...

Currently debating posting about how annoyed I am at just how much food DH, DS1 and 2 eat (that I shop for and cook from scratch) but I can't really be arsed. I know Im not BU cos they really do eat loads. But I also know I don't want any random solutions (like buy more prepared food) so whats the point?

(Am now debating whether to post this or not so will click post before I delete yet again)

MadBlack · 18/11/2024 21:37

Yes all the time

SexAndCakes · 18/11/2024 21:37

I do it at work.

Latenightreader · 18/11/2024 21:34

The only time I sort of regretted deleting a message was in response to a creepy stalkerish message from someone who was part of my crowd of friends in 6th form almost 20 years before and who sent me a long rant with veiled threats because I hadn't responded to his friends request. I wrote a beautiful reply and then blocked him without sending it.

Clafoutie · 18/11/2024 21:33

Missionimprobable · 18/11/2024 20:27

Yes, I've done it twice today (day off work).
People are too quick to find fault, not read your post properly or completely take what you're saying the wrong way and jump on you.
It's absolutely draining

Completely agree with this.

Alwaystired23 · 18/11/2024 21:32

Yes, all the time. I write an essay as a reply, then think I can't be bothered and delete.

Spondoolies · 18/11/2024 21:32

Yeah I do it too

Moonshine5 · 18/11/2024 21:31

Yes. I'm glad I'm not alone.

Floatlikeafeather2 · 18/11/2024 21:30

I do. I start to read it back before I post it and think "Why on earth am I doing this? I don't know these people, they don't care what I think, really, they just want me to agree with them and I don't. Go and do something useful/more enjoyable."

barbarahunter · 18/11/2024 21:29

Yes I do that too, for all the reasons already given

unsync · 18/11/2024 21:26

Yup, did it today and I put a flippant one up instead and got told I was moronic 🤣

EmeraldRoulette · 18/11/2024 21:26

WildFlowerBees · 18/11/2024 21:23

Yes except I never write a reply, I can't be arsed. I can't understand why some just go on and on, someone starts a thread and two posters derail it by arguing back and forth. Who has time for it, it's strangers on the interweb.

So yes but ..no 😂

Tomatina · 18/11/2024 21:25

Yes. I write it, and then think 'does anyone in the universe actually give a damn what I think?'.
The answer is usually 'no'.

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 18/11/2024 21:25

All. The. Time.

Especially if I think someone will jump down my throat

bluebalou · 18/11/2024 21:24

Yes 😂

Nikitaspearlearring · 18/11/2024 21:24

Yes, often.

WildFlowerBees · 18/11/2024 21:23

Yes except I never write a reply, I can't be arsed. I can't understand why some just go on and on, someone starts a thread and two posters derail it by arguing back and forth. Who has time for it, it's strangers on the interweb.

FergussSingsTheBlues · 18/11/2024 21:23

I was going to ask y’all about this earlier … and deleted it instead haha.

I do it all the time!!!

BrunetteHarpy · 18/11/2024 21:22

Often.

KindlyOldGoat · 18/11/2024 21:21

I do this to DC’s crap school on almost a weekly basis! Have had to learn to pick my battles…

Purplebunnie · 18/11/2024 21:21

Constantly, especially on MN

thatsawhopperthatlemon · 18/11/2024 21:20

Yes, I'm increasingly thinking 'Oh sod it, I can't be bothered' when I'm halfw

stargazerlil · 18/11/2024 21:19

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