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Moondog

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13. I don't bother, but not due to discouragement.

Reply to trof (Original post)

Mon Feb 13, 2012, 08:23 PM

Feb 2012

I think you have it right - the OP will never see it as it will be lost in the scrum - but I think this is just a realistic view of human nature.

Anyway, I don't bother because I think it is a waste of energy. Energy which I do not possess in unlimited amounts.

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Are you discouraged from replying to a post... [View all] trof Feb 2012 OP

Yup... CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2012 #1

I have no problem making a fool of myself. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #12

Better reply her too, before anyone else horns in. hunter Feb 2012 #17

I just reply to the first reply, even if I'm not replying to it. hunter Feb 2012 #16

Good one.... Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #19

This is dialup, so I'm discouraged from clicking on a thread that has 100+ replies Bossy Monkey Feb 2012 #2

Yes n/t pipi_k Feb 2012 #3

I'm kind slow on the draw...so if the thought... Tikki Feb 2012 #4

I don't even like them over 50-75, much less 100-- Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #5

I feel the same as you, trof. Suich Feb 2012 #6

Ditto KT2000 Feb 2012 #7

I don't read those long posts JitterbugPerfume Feb 2012 #8

not really Kali Feb 2012 #9

This post has too many replies already. I'm not replying. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #10

You give up too easily. trof Feb 2012 #11

I don't bother, but not due to discouragement. Moondog Feb 2012 #13

If you hurry you can still make it into my thread taterguy Feb 2012 #14

That's the best time to sneak in a personal jab at someone Son of Gob Feb 2012 #15

I'm discouraged from replying to almost anything. Bladian Feb 2012 #18

i'm discouraged from replying at all typically. Soylent Brice Feb 2012 #20

Hell no....I bet your reply has a better chance of being seen for a couple of reasons. Evoman Feb 2012 #21