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Why do some posters NOT read the full thread.

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Meandhimtogether · 12/02/2025 15:23

A few threads now where people don't read the full thread and come back with a completely different take on the problem.

Are they lazy, stupid or can't read/understand the written words.

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Fencehedge · 12/02/2025 15:36

They don't understand how to apply the filter to just read just the OP's posts

blippityblop5 · 12/02/2025 15:36

@lnks Then don't reply to it. Simple as.

lnks · 12/02/2025 15:35

I doubt the OP will be back. This is such a rage bait thread

XenoBitch · 12/02/2025 15:35

Because some threads are huge. You can select to read OP's posts.

lnks · 12/02/2025 15:35

Meandhimtogether · 12/02/2025 15:23

A few threads now where people don't read the full thread and come back with a completely different take on the problem.

Are they lazy, stupid or can't read/understand the written words.

And this sentence "Are they lazy, stupid or can't read/understand the written words" Is really offensive. I might call you stupid for not considering the fact that some people with dyslexia, ADHD might struggle with really long threads

LittleRedRidingHoody · 12/02/2025 15:34

It annoys me! I get not reading the whole thread and so just reading OPs comments, but it's the ones who come on and berate the OP for something they've already clarified is not what they meant.

lnks · 12/02/2025 15:33

Because some of us have neurodiversity's that impact our ability to read really long threads quickly enough to keep up.

stayathomer · 12/02/2025 15:32

They’ve only got pockets of time, see a title that interests them and then realise the op has a lot to explain!

jannier · 12/02/2025 15:31

Not all phones allow you to see all the updates from the op..and if your reading through pages of stuff you comment as you go or would never find it again.

PrivateCosts · 12/02/2025 15:29

If a thread is over say five pages, I make sure to read all the OP’s comments at least for useful updates.

Liz1tummypain · 12/02/2025 15:25

They don't see the need and the threads get very long quite fast. That's my excuse anyway

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