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3c273a

(64 posts) Thu Apr 2, 2015, 10:26 PM Apr 2015

Why do people post in multiple forums? [View all]

Do they get more posting points for the same thing?
Just curious. But it is annoying, to me.

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Why do people post in multiple forums? [View all] 3c273a Apr 2015 OP

No 'points.' elleng Apr 2015 #1

Because they think the post might be interesting to more than one group. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2015 #2

You should ask this in more than one forum jberryhill Apr 2015 #3

Thumbs up Bay Boy Apr 2015 #7

LOL. Perfect. cyberswede Apr 2015 #9

you made me laugh. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #21

Thanks for the laugh! n/t JimDandy Apr 2015 #34

I see what you did there. lol Cha Apr 2015 #40

I did it today. qwlauren35 Apr 2015 #4

Why does that annoy you? n/t Avalux Apr 2015 #5

I Could Guess RobinA Apr 2015 #47

why not? fishwax Apr 2015 #6

Sometimes I'll post something in GD Blue_In_AK Apr 2015 #8

Because things drop like a rock in GD Warpy Apr 2015 #10

you should post this in other Forums edhopper Apr 2015 #11

damn!The secret is out. marym625 Apr 2015 #12

... to reach more people and consciousness-raise libbyliberal Apr 2015 #13

Welcome libbyliberal! RiverLover Apr 2015 #15

thanks, riverlover ... libbyliberal Apr 2015 #16

Welcome libbyliberal Oilwellian Apr 2015 #18

thank you, oilwellian. I am grateful for the classy feedback already! libbyliberal Apr 2015 #23

Why do people whine about the DU? Nt Logical Apr 2015 #14

In before... yuiyoshida Apr 2015 #19

If you don't like it, you can go back out the same door you came in by. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2015 #17

That is not nice, the person was just asking a question! akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #37

I agree, It is hard when there are comments in multiple posts hollysmom Apr 2015 #20

It's a conspiracy against you and you finally found out! Rex Apr 2015 #22

The main rule in GD is don't whine about DU. nilesobek Apr 2015 #24

What a strange question. What other boards have you been frequenting, that you expect 'points'? Hekate Apr 2015 #25

I think this person is asking a fair question. Renew Deal Apr 2015 #28

It was a post & run question, & just struck an odd tone, as you can see from all the other answers Hekate Apr 2015 #32

Posting points? Are those like Green Stamps? n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2015 #26

I hope so. HappyMe Apr 2015 #43

"And I got this lovely knitted Thermos for only 2,500,000 PostingPoints!" Buns_of_Fire Apr 2015 #44

Depends Renew Deal Apr 2015 #27

I posted a link to my GD post in the education forum. I often do that. madfloridian Apr 2015 #29

attention granted olddots Apr 2015 #30

.... DeSwiss Apr 2015 #31

I think it is because they have something important akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #33

Why do people worry about where others post? DrDan Apr 2015 #35

Because they are there. R B Garr Apr 2015 #36

Why does anyone do anything? Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #38

because tooting their own horn in one place isn't enough. n/t miyazaki Apr 2015 #39

i thought there was a policy that you weren't to post the same thing in more than one raccoon Apr 2015 #41

Why does it annoy you? City Lights Apr 2015 #42

I don't think the people in this forum are interested in talking antiques or baking or pets. Vinca Apr 2015 #45

Why did you post in this one? nt boston bean Apr 2015 #46

You should post this in Welcome & Help. GeorgeGist Apr 2015 #48