I really wish people would read a thread before posting. I see so many irrelevant posts because we tend to read a few posts on the first page and then post a response...

Guilty as charged. I read the first page, scan the others and usually can't read them all if there are more than 2 or 3 due to time restraints. My apologies to all.

I think we just get excited. If we read the first post, then say what we want in response to that topic, then seems like everyone else's will be their opinion. Guess I don't see it that way...irrelevant???? I am so glad this board is so wonderful and fun and non-judgemental. I personally don't want to have to watch my p's and q's and enjoy it.

Yeah, I guess you are right..we do get into the topic and I know we all do not have the time to read through all the posts..guess I will just consider myself lucky that I do often have the time.

That's true, I get so excited sometimes and start posting and then as I go it's like, oops she said the same thing. I have time to read and still make this mistake. LOL. Happens to the best of us. I just laugh and go on. Just think how many people on here can post. Oh my goodness. I'd be reading forever. Happy quilting.

I second this, doesn't bother me

we are all from different areas and time zones too. I just go with the flow and sometimes its flowing in reverse..lol

I'm sorry, I'm guilty. I do read through the posts; but I'm slow and by the time I get a response typed, proof read and sent, there will be several new posts that I am unaware of until I go back the second time to see if mine posted.

There's so many times I will read a topic, go to respond, and there will be 4+ pages already there. I don't get to stay on the computer great lengths of time (well, some days I do stay on here more than I need to) so I will leave my little 2 cents worth and move on. I don't mean to aggravate anyone, but sometimes that's all I can do. Some days I don't get on here at all and there may be 10 pages or more. When I start reading a topic, I may just scan the responses or just jump to the end...depending on my time.

No guilt to be had, we all write what we feel in response to a topic and others feel the same, so we read and keep going. I get tickled when there are two close together that say the same thing. And when I post, sometimes, three more pop in ahead of me while I type. Been there...done that. ROFL

Now I am wanting to stay on all day and see if I notice this. ROFL. I guess if you read a lot on here and spend the time, it would be like reading part of a chapter all over again. SO good point made with this thread. Thanks

I don't mind it when a few people say the same thing a few times but
I don't like it when people can't be bothered to read and ask over and over again the SAME question that's already been answered 5 times in a prior post--sometimes even just one or two posts into a thread.

I will say that there are some wonderfully patient posters here who haven't minded answering the same question 5-10 because others can't be bothered to read. It's an exercise in real patience.

Well, this *sounds* like saying that YOUR time is so valuable that you shouldn't be bothered with irrelevant or "late-to-the-party" posts, but that OTHER folks should be required spend THEIR time (less valuable) reading an entire post before posting, in order to be sure that their response isn't redundant, out of sequence, etc. We do have some LONG threads here. What a shame to think one isn't welcome to just jump in. This is a community board, after all, not a business meeting or Congressional session. Surely that's not your intention...

I would be guilty. I try to check the board while I'm working, Im a caregiver so sometimes I have hours to spend and most of the time just a few minutes. I usually don't have time to read all the pages of posts but I do try to go to "Search" if I have a question before posting it. I'm fairly new so I don't know all I probably should about how the board works. Wish I had more time to be here !!!

I know that sometimes I start a reply, get side tracked, come back and finish and wa-laa! The entire board has put in their 2 cents, oh well! I like to see that others agree with me!! 8-)

I read the posts and enjoy and am thankful that the person took the time to even respond. I say keep posting. Can never have to many answers, ideas or thoughts. We have no idea when they answered, how long it took to actually post etc...

I like that folks feel free to just post what they would like to contribute even if they don't have time to read four pages before doing so ;) I'd have a hard time posting at all if I had to read every single post on a thread before saying anything. My kiddos don't like for me to spend too much time sitting at the computer these days ;)

I really don't mind the repeated comments. I understand that people are squeezing in board time between other activities, and posting a repeated comment is great because it reinforces the thought. However, I do have a problem with questions that are repeated after the answer has been posted. My feeling is if you are looking for help, you need to help too! (same thing with doing a search before a new post ...)

Guilty, I'm sure. Just scan through them like so many of us do and then maybe you won't notice them so much. Sorry.

I do see a lot of repeated messages. Used to annoy me, too, but then I realized that reading these threads is like being in a room with your best friends who are talking over each other. People don't always take turns! With that perspective, I just nod my head and think, "Yep, she was excited and didn't listen to what the others were saying."

I found myself getting caught up in that yesterday! First I questioned something about thread, and if I had read an earlier post more thoroughly (I HAD read the earlier post, just didn't let it sink in, I guess), I wouldn't have raised the question because it had already been answered! Later, I wanted to respond to a question that was the last message in a couple of pages of a thread, and I simply did a "quick reply." I should have done a "quote reply," as by the time my answer showed up, someone else had responded in between, and my response didn't make as much sense. I'm trying to be more aware!

the only thing that kinda annoys me is when the origiantor of the post gives all the pertinant information then someone asks those questions, so I say don't just look at the picture, read what the poster said about it, THEN if you have a question, ask away. ;-)

I agree! How many times does someone ask "what was that pattern" or (my favorite) "what does OBW mean" when it has been answered EVERY SINGLE page, and sometimes in the post directly proceding the question!! It is one thing to skim answers, but if you are going to post a question, PLEASE take the time to read the prior posts to see if it has already been asked and answered. Otherwise it implies your time is more valuable than the poster's.

I would like to post more than I do but as I read down the other responses I usually find someone with the same idea or opinion and I just back off. It doesn't upset me but I figure if they don't get the idea with the first post then I'm sure another one almost like it isn't going to help. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. LOL

I try to read through all the other posts before I answer a question or put my 2¢ in, but I post 'irrelevant' stuff too.

The world is going to hell in a handbasket,,,dont sweat the small stuff!!!LOL!!!!!

I think it is funny that someone will post "what is this pattern?" and there are 3 pages of answers saying, "It's a Bow Tie".
Boy do we love to talk!! Can you imagine if all of us were in a room together what the noise level would be!!

What I don't get is when someone is looking for a fabric or magazine and people respond to say "I don't have it." How does that add to the thread? Other than to bump it.

As a fairly new member here, I have posted questions that have been answered before. Someone may come on and post the link to that particular discussion or others may just be nice enough to respond again. Part of the reason for this, IMO, is that we were not familiar enough with the format to have searched for our question through the SEARCH engine.

I third it.

If I didn't respond until I have read every post of every thread...I'd never respond. I pop in here and there throughout the day, I have two young children that require my attention. So while I do have the opportunity to get on here every so often, I don't have time to read every post and don't intend to start now.

I'm sorry if that bothers you...

Okay. here is my response......Life is TOO short to fret over this. Go quilt and be happy!

I'm guilty too. I find the time restraints cause me to read the post and maybe scan a few and then post. Sorry :cry:

You're so right...thank you :-D

I agree with both sides of this discussion. Sometimes the obvious ignoreing of "the answer" within a few posts of the offending post gets to me, but I also think the person participating freely and without fear of being belittled is more important then answering the same question over again. Just my opinion. I know how it feels to be scared to ask because I will be ridiculed and I hope I never do that to anyone else.

I too, am guilty at times of posting before reading through alllll the reponses. I too don't have time many times to read through them all. My apologies too. :)

My annoyance is when I post a picture and in the initial post or in a post immediately below my 1st one, I say "here's where the pattern is from" with a link. Then get 20 posts that say "can you share the pattern?" I know it's a complement, but it's frustrating since it's right there and no one's reading it.

There have been so many great responses to this post. I was thinking too as I read along, and I did read them all, LOL, there are those lovely people who are very old, very young, disabled, and those from all wakes of life. Some of us read and it sinks it right away, others read and need more help than others. I am so glad those who responded on here understand. What is clear to some is not clear to others. To be a part of such a large board, we have to learn patience and understanding. This board has taught me that along with thousands of other great things.
So I also agree with others,,,,,,let's go sew and read. This thread did force me toread every post before I psoted again. ROFL. I go to quilt retreats and it's the same. lots of chatterers (is that even a word?)saying the same thing. GOtta love it.

so sorry i respond to the post not other responses did not know the proper etiquette i usually only read first page unless i have a lot of time

I have NO qualms with anything on this board. I love it so much and all the people on it too. Every post that is made has some idea or information in it worth while. Love all of you, Mary

I have done this myself..jumped the gun but then have gone back and looked better...If you have posted the site then I would just ignore the rest...