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In expecting people to read the FUCKING thread?!

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fifithefoof · 10/10/2018 10:16

Is it me or is it getting worse??

I may accidentally miss an update if the thread is really long --quite often because there's too many comments that haven't read the full thread.

But if you can't take the time to read the whole thread (you can clearly see how long it is before posting), then wait to comment until you can!

The thread gets annoying to read because it's full of irrelevant comments.

Also, just commenting without reading as a matter of course can sometimes be upsetting to an op who's in more delicate situation.

Eg "I think my husband's cheating should I check his phone?" Then getting pages of 'yes check his phone" by people that think they don't need to waste time reading the thread, they'd rather hear the sound of their own voice. When it's actually moved on that the husband got caught out and moved out to be with the other woman last week and poor op is having to deal with 'yes check his phone' again and again.

Honestly, sometimes it's not like a discussion forum it's like an echo chamber for poster's opinions.

Gah. Sorry. Rant over.

Watch me accidentally not rtft in the near future. Grin

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Finfintytint · 10/10/2018 10:18

I’d dial 101.

DearTeddyRobinson · 10/10/2018 10:19

Have you cancelled the cheque op?

Jackshouse · 10/10/2018 10:21

I wish the OP’s posts were automatically in a different colour. This would make MN much easier to use and potentially reduce this issue.

Wagonwheelsandstrawberryjam · 10/10/2018 10:21

Why would you not worm the dog?Confused

Wagonwheelsandstrawberryjam · 10/10/2018 10:23

Didn't they used to be highlighted Or am I dreaming?

steppemum · 10/10/2018 10:24

Jackhouse - it take approximately 1 minute to go into the settings and put the OPs posts, and your own posts into a different colour.

Tiredtomybones · 10/10/2018 10:25

Is it a setting you can change to highlight the op's posts? They are green for me and I think I remember setting it up when i joined MN many years ago.

justwantedalaugh · 10/10/2018 10:26

There's a FUCKING thread? Shouldn't that me in the Sex Topic?! Confused

teawamutu · 10/10/2018 10:26

The bit I really don't get is when people are advised to rtft, and still refuse. I don't understand why you're using a forum if you just want to read one post and then respond. Surely it's all about the discussion? Confused

justwantedalaugh · 10/10/2018 10:26

*BE ffs

fifithefoof · 10/10/2018 10:27

@Wagonwheelsandstrawberryjam

Why would you not worm the dog?

Wtf?! Grin

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Yokohamajojo · 10/10/2018 10:27

On other forums though you often have the option to 'read OP only' I so wish MN would update and modernise to make it easier.

goldopals · 10/10/2018 10:29

Even if you cannot work out how to highlight OPs posts (like me) you can always just Ctrl f the OPs name and just read that way.

fifithefoof · 10/10/2018 10:29

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

CharltonLido73 · 10/10/2018 10:29

The OP's posts are always green as long as I am logged in. This seemed to happen automatically.

fifithefoof · 10/10/2018 10:30

Oh Jesus. Bold fail. It's annoying when people do that too. Grin

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Boreddotcom · 10/10/2018 10:30

I'm totally with you. 100%. The reading comprehension round here ...v poor. I blame Facebook.

Missing one update, yeah ok but to skip 700 comments is self-aggrandising in the extreme.

Wagonwheelsandstrawberryjam · 10/10/2018 10:31

Op I haven't a clue what you're talking about, go and have a cup of tea and for godsake worm the bloody dog Grin

KeiTeNgeNge · 10/10/2018 10:32

I do get a bit over it when its seven pages of the same response :)

teawamutu · 10/10/2018 10:32

I need to read the dog worming thread. Link please?

user1471517900 · 10/10/2018 10:34

I do get a bit over it when its seven pages of the same response

fifithefoof · 10/10/2018 10:34

Oh now all the clever clogs are coming out. Grin

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TheDowagerCuntess · 10/10/2018 10:35

I would nip the childcare arrangement in the bud immediately. Grin

YA so NBU

notanurse2017 · 10/10/2018 10:35

Thread clearly about another thread so it will get deleted soon.

In the meantime have you considered a spa day, Op?

salsamad · 10/10/2018 10:35

I've just gone into settings and there is no option to highlight the OPs posts only....is this only available on certain devices, I'm on my Ipad?

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