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ORIGINAL: breatheasone
i have noticed of late there are a few people that will answer a question(post on a thread) just to say the "can't really answer this but, ...."  then go on talking about how that (the thread they are replying to) doesn't really apply to them. So if you say i can't answer because this doesn't apply to you, and just go on to list ...i do this, or master does that.....  what is the real goal? To show what a wonderful "s" type you are? to show what a great "D" type you are? to show what a great relationship you have?....what?....i mean it was already stated "i can't really answer this but, ....."

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ORIGINAL: oceanwinds

I almost went to review my posts to see if i am guilty of "can't really answer this but", because it is something i would do.:)

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ORIGINAL:Joseff,
sometimes I'm just overwhelmingly impressed with my own cleverness, and want to share.

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ORIGINAL: CallaFirestormBW

If I respond to a question, and state that I can't answer the -exact- question given, it is often because I feel that there are aspects of the question that may not have been considered, and, while what I say may be considered irrelevant by some, I've found it to be an important consideration or will help with refining/defining a situation in terms that may help the process. Frankly, I don't give a tinker's damn whether someone here agrees with me, disagrees, or doesn't give two hoots. I don't care if they like me, hate me, or are completely indifferent to my existence. If I offer a response, it is because the question evoked a perspective that I wish to share. If someone doesn't want to hear it, they can skip my posts and more power to 'em. With brutal candor, I can say that I participate here to hear myself talk, and to have the illusion that something that I say might, in fact, be relevant, even if it isn't the -exact- framework of the question under discussion. If I were doing it for the external validation, it would be essentially worthless, since any external validation is rapidly countered with at least as many, if not more, instances of external invalidation.

Frankly, I find it interesting that people feel the need to dissect every aspect of someone else's participation on the boards. This is an exercise in mental masturbation for all of us -- a writing down and displaying of personal thoughts in a public medium. If we, collectively, weren't philosophical voyeurs and attention sluts, I hypothesize that none of us would be here posting... we'd all find something more productive to do with our time.

Dame Calla

Snarko ergo sum.



The Verbossinator

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If it bothers you, go to the library, and read things that don't talk back.

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ORIGINAL: YoursMistress

I plead guilty.  My experience is sorely lacking, so I use the boards to post snarky and (hopefully) amusing comments to stall while I learn enough to be able to eventually provide some wit and wisdom to my associates here.  One thing I can assure you is that I am not responding to demonstrate my achievements as a sub, as I am still in search of a single achievement to brag on. 

yours

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ORIGINAL:persephonee,
for the sake of argument, all agree that everyones mileage may vary and just actually discuss a topic?

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ORIGINAL: gypsygrl

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If it bothers you, go to the library, and read things that don't talk back.

Lovely advice! :)

Sigh! Geez guys COME ON....i already said it didnt bother me..... i was truly just wondering what would motivate people to chime in on certain things....i guess you just can't win....OR ask a question LOL

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ORIGINAL: breatheasone

i have noticed of late there are a few people that will answer a question(post on a thread) just to say the "can't really answer this but, ...."  then go on talking about how that (the thread they are replying to) doesn't really apply to them. So if you say i can't answer because this doesn't apply to you, and just go on to list ...i do this, or master does that.....  what is the real goal? To show what a wonderful "s" type you are? to show what a great "D" type you are? to show what a great relationship you have?....what?....i mean it was already stated "i can't really answer this but, ....."

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ORIGINAL: breatheasone

IronBear, i've a question if you don't mind... Do you think its helpful to say, whether or not you are voicing an opinion based on experience, when posting?

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ORIGINAL: breatheasone

Thankyou for the answers thus far.
LMAO .... This thread isn't about any one person, just asking in general. Tried to word it carefully enough that, that assumption wouldn't be made, sorry if i failed.

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carefully