Throwaway to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world • 2 years agoHow often do you write a reply but don't post it because the argument just isn't worth it?message-square85fedilinkarrow-up1284
arrow-up1284message-squareHow often do you write a reply but don't post it because the argument just isn't worth it?Throwaway to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world • 2 years agomessage-square85fedilink
minus-squareKaryoplasmalinkfedilink12•2 years agoI often type and then realize I’m not really adding anything to the discussion. Then I just discard it.
minus-square@samus12345@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglish4•2 years agoOther times I realize I’m not adding anything and hit Reply anyway. Like right now!
minus-squareEl Bartolinkfedilink2•2 years agoI can mindlessly reply no problem. But in the few times I’ve stopped myself from replying, I’ve asked, “will this post and potential replies bring me any value, be it educational, entertaining or similar?”
minus-square@anzich@feddit.delinkfedilink1•2 years agoThat’s me when I’m tipsy and writing a cynic comment!
I often type and then realize I’m not really adding anything to the discussion. Then I just discard it.
Other times I realize I’m not adding anything and hit Reply anyway. Like right now!
I can mindlessly reply no problem. But in the few times I’ve stopped myself from replying, I’ve asked, “will this post and potential replies bring me any value, be it educational, entertaining or similar?”
yea, same
That’s me when I’m tipsy and writing a cynic comment!