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Original poster

To think 'place marking' is pretty vulgar

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Bearbehind · 16/04/2013 20:20

Why do people think it is acceptable to shamelessly post on a thread to say nothing more than they are marking their place?

If they are that interested in the topic, surely they can make a comment that is relevant and still marks their place.

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sommewhereelse · 16/04/2013 20:20

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NuhichNuhaymuh · 16/04/2013 20:21

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Thewhingingdefective · 16/04/2013 20:21

YANBU.

Isn't that what the 'watch this thread' button is for?

Marking place is like publicly declaring that you're rubber-necking.

AmazingBouncingFerret · 16/04/2013 20:22
sommewhereelse · 16/04/2013 20:22

Sorry, couldn't resist it.
Sometimes what I've got to say has already been said by another poster. I think it can get a bit tedious seeing the same point made over and over again.

Original poster
Bearbehind · 16/04/2013 20:23

V. Funny with the full stops.

I agree with you whinging it is just rubber-necking IMO, which, if you want to, you can do without advertising it Grin

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FrustratedSycamoresRocks · 16/04/2013 20:24

i could watch the thread, but this way is easier to find where I have read up too. I might add a Biscuit next time. Grin

FacebookWanker · 16/04/2013 20:25

You beat me to it Amazing.

What's vulgar about it? I've never seen anyone do it for anything sensitive. It's just so people can see at a glance how far through the thread they've read. Watching the thread doesn't do that for you.

NuhichNuhaymuh · 16/04/2013 20:25

I'm very disappointed that more people did opt for the full stops.

YABU, it makes no odds really

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Bearbehind · 16/04/2013 20:26

Seriously though, why is this considered acceptable. It's just rude in my view. Either make a relevant or supportive comment or work out here you were when you left the thread.

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Tee2072 · 16/04/2013 20:27

The entire internet, from Facebook to Twitter to MN is rubbernecking.

Get over it.

FrustratedSycamoresRocks · 16/04/2013 20:32

I did make a relevant comment this time Wink

Ps, please elaborate on your use of "vulgar" vulgar as in rude or vulgar as in common, or other?

nenevomito · 16/04/2013 20:39
FrustratedSycamoresRocks · 16/04/2013 20:41

Biscuit Biscuit

Shagmundfreud · 16/04/2013 20:41

Just nipping of to get the dc's to bed.

AllYoursBabooshka · 16/04/2013 20:42

:o Tee.

How true.

Rosesforrosie · 16/04/2013 20:42

Vulgar? Vulgar?

Oh do get a grip.

Original poster
Bearbehind · 16/04/2013 20:42

Vulgar as in rude!

I just think it's not too hard to either make a relevant comment or find your place without doing it.

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MTSgroupie · 16/04/2013 20:44

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twooter · 16/04/2013 20:44

YANBU. Bugs me too.

Original poster
Bearbehind · 16/04/2013 20:45

roses vulgar as in- Deficient in taste, delicacy, or refinement. Why do I need to get a grip- it is exactly what I mean?

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SanityClause · 16/04/2013 20:45

You can "watch" a thread, and bookmark where you have read up to. There's never any need to mark a place!

Hullygully · 16/04/2013 20:46

it is DISCUSTING and SICK

It is the sort of thing our brave boys died in vain for

Viviennemary · 16/04/2013 20:47

I agree. Watch the thread if you must but this marking my place is a bit silly. Can't see the point.

TiggyD · 16/04/2013 20:47

Wouldn't want to be vulgar.

BTW, you do realise your name also means "naked arse" BareBehind?

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