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In reply to the discussion: I am going to make this general observation, again...If you dont like a topic, if you dont like a certain [View all]
SWBTATTReg
(26,257 posts)13. I know what you mean. If you don't like a particular topic or whatever, simply just move on to the next topic.
There are thousands of new things on DU every day. But some people have to stop, tell everyone that they don't like a particular thing, I guess to let everybody know that they don't like a particular thing. Okay, so what? Move on. There is enough fish in the sea w/ all of the thousands of stories to read and enjoy on DU, w/o having to be negative about it.
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I am going to make this general observation, again...If you dont like a topic, if you dont like a certain [View all]
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2024
OP
I hope when someone reads this thread they might think about it a bit...yes, skip over it
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2024
#2
I prefer subtle snark, but if you throw one straight up the middle, i'mma swingin'
unblock
Aug 2024
#11
Another thing that bugs me are those who leave recipe reviews that state, "This sounds great! I can't wait to try it!"
CrispyQ
Aug 2024
#6
And whenever someone responds to me and they are not an ass I usually try to hit the recommend button
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2024
#8
I know what you mean. If you don't like a particular topic or whatever, simply just move on to the next topic.
SWBTATTReg
Aug 2024
#13
And without seeing any of your other posts, THIS is why you are a liberal or a progressive, etc.
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2024
#22
GREAT example...thanks. For instance, as this is my thread I will do this:
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2024
#23
Some just want to say. Something. To be noticed. If it is unpopular and someone notices and answers they are noticed
Srkdqltr
Aug 2024
#29
That is not what i had in mind at all. But, thank you for reading and answering my post.
Srkdqltr
Aug 2024
#32
I've caught myself making snide remarks about OPs that just have a link to a video
grumpyduck
Aug 2024
#30
No, those (your posts) are appropriate I think...And the folks who do it are not being obnoxious I dont
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2024
#46
Eliot, I agree completely. So much so that I censor my own unfortunate messages by not posting them after....
RussellCattle
Aug 2024
#37
I do that often, I ask myself "are you gonna get into an argument with this one?" and I answer
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2024
#45
There you go, that too. Sometimes it's like an open invitation. "Best left unsaid" - my mom.
RussellCattle
Aug 2024
#49
Oh yes, I was not limiting it to sports by any means. Another thing I try and never do is
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2024
#50