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My bad, I’d have told you something weird and dumb like it’s because we’re stalking you or something but I was busy writing another comment longer than anything anyone else seems to make. :P
I don’t know why I bother other than habit. Writing is kind of my thing. I’m verbose. I will spend an hour trying to write an honest, thoughtful (in my opinion), response to something that goes against the current internet socially expected replies even knowing it’s just going to be downvoted to oblivion.
I know most people see lots of words, decide it looks too tuff, and move on, but there have to be some people on text based discussion forums who still read words and exchange ideas. Nice to see this huge rant got so many thumbs up and replies. :)
If all we wanted were short quips without any substance, we wouldn’t be here. We’d be on Xitter or something. As a fellow long-post writer, who thinks reading rants and writing essays is fun, I’d say we’re in the right place. Keep doing what you do - we’re here for it!
I keep getting surprised by how quickly some users respond to my comments…
Surprise!
I happen to still be logged in. Usually it takes a while :)
My bad, I’d have told you something weird and dumb like it’s because we’re stalking you or something but I was busy writing another comment longer than anything anyone else seems to make. :P
How about you reply to this comment with another long essay about stalking me or something? I’ll measure how much time you take :D
(Just kidding)
I don’t know why I bother other than habit. Writing is kind of my thing. I’m verbose. I will spend an hour trying to write an honest, thoughtful (in my opinion), response to something that goes against the current internet socially expected replies even knowing it’s just going to be downvoted to oblivion.
I know most people see lots of words, decide it looks too tuff, and move on, but there have to be some people on text based discussion forums who still read words and exchange ideas. Nice to see this huge rant got so many thumbs up and replies. :)
If all we wanted were short quips without any substance, we wouldn’t be here. We’d be on Xitter or something. As a fellow long-post writer, who thinks reading rants and writing essays is fun, I’d say we’re in the right place. Keep doing what you do - we’re here for it!