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Zoomie1986

(1,213 posts)
56. The assumption everyone has watched something,
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 06:15 AM
Aug 2024

Is, ipso facto, obnoxious. And lazy. No, not everyone is watching the same thing you are when you are. No, we can't read your mind.

Think of it the same way you would this real-world situation: You're at a party and a new neighbor or colleague is tagging along because they've met no one else yet. Now imagine going up to different people you know and not making introductions between those people and the newbie. You just yammer away with the prior acquaintance as if everyone knows each other.

That's exactly what these low info posters are doing. Because, just like it takes a bare minimum of time to introduce people who don't know each other, it takes no time at all to include people who weren't watching X to say, 'I was watching X just now, and Y said this awful thing, or Z made a great point about...'

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If it doesn't interest me I skip over it, Beachnutt Aug 2024 #1
I hope when someone reads this thread they might think about it a bit...yes, skip over it Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #2
If before you post, you stop, Arne Aug 2024 #3
That is social networking tools. Everyone ends up airing NewHendoLib Aug 2024 #4
Some folks are doubly blessed - they both have one... 3catwoman3 Aug 2024 #53
What a useless thread! Thanks for wasting my valuable time, Eliot! unblock Aug 2024 #5
Was waiting for that one, well done Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #7
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
It's a nice feature. I like it! CrispyQ Aug 2024 #14
been about 15 minutes and eliot hasn't rec'd your post! ret5hd Aug 2024 #16
Or.... RobinA Aug 2024 #40
Agree with you. debm55 Aug 2024 #9
I love DU but that is a pet peeve of mine as well senseandsensibility Aug 2024 #10
Boredom / lack of stimulation / seeking attention Shermann Aug 2024 #28
I think some people are addicted to be annoyed or pissed off PatSeg Aug 2024 #39
I thought he ruined couches because no woman would let him get close to her 😉 MLAA Aug 2024 #51
K&R spanone Aug 2024 #12
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
I've done that, you're right, I shouldn't do it. Jeebo Aug 2024 #15
Self awareness! senseandsensibility Aug 2024 #20
And without seeing any of your other posts, THIS is why you are a liberal or a progressive, etc. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #22
Like Tim Walz said.... Blue Owl Aug 2024 #17
Absolutely right! There's also some who comment regularly Nixie Aug 2024 #18
Ha, ha, ha! PatSeg Aug 2024 #41
I agree totally... PCIntern Aug 2024 #19
GREAT example...thanks. For instance, as this is my thread I will do this: Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #23
Great post! PCIntern Aug 2024 #34
meh. marble falls Aug 2024 #21
Irony Evergreen Emerald Aug 2024 #24
Point taken. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #25
I guess the same could be said about posts marybourg Aug 2024 #26
yep Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #27
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
Yup, just like some repukes. grumpyduck Aug 2024 #31
That is not what i had in mind at all. But, thank you for reading and answering my post. Srkdqltr Aug 2024 #32
HOORAY! JoseBalow Aug 2024 #55
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
The assumption everyone has watched something, Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #33
Thank you for the reminder -- direct, clear, but at heart kind. Batshit_Bruin_CA Aug 2024 #35
Hear HEAR!!!!! UTUSN Aug 2024 #36
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
If this is in regards to the Aussie breakdancing hip hopper lady, well.... wolfie001 Aug 2024 #38
No clue, post it so we can all enjoy please! Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #44
Sure! Sorry, I've been away wolfie001 Aug 2024 #52
Now I can never post again bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #42
It's not just sports SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2024 #43
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
Happens now and then birdographer Aug 2024 #47
Happens here, too. Iggo Aug 2024 #48
Some people vastly overestimate the importance of their meaningless opinions JoseBalow Aug 2024 #54
Truer words were ne'er spoken! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #57
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