What make you reply…

BAC'sMom wrote: What makes you reply to a post?
When the topic is interesting to you?
When you have you been there done that ?
When you have a strong opinion on the topic?
Or do you only reply to certain topics and certain people?

Just curious

mom2my2cuties replied: I pretty much try to reply to everyone's post - but generally if the topic is of interest to me in some way or I have an opinion (and I have no shortage of those)

CantWait replied:
I pretty much reply when either 1) the topic is of interest to me, 2) when I've BTDT, 3) have a strong opionion, most of the time I try and stay out of these, as I'm very headstrong, 4) I don't reply to only certain topics or people, although there are people that I have less in common with, or find that their topics don't interest me and therefore I don't reply, 5) I will reply if it's someone I consider close and although I can't offer advice, want to wish them luck etc.

~Roo'sMama~ replied: Pretty much the first three you said - something that interests me, or that I've been through or have a strong belief or opinion about. That doesn't mean though that I'm not interested in the things I don't reply to ~ I just never have enough time to reply to it all! Even if I have time I usually either have Andrew on my lap hitting all the keys on the keyboard, or standing next to me hanging on to my legs and crying. So my Internet time is really limited!

BAC'sMom replied:
Now that was the honest answer that I was looking for

luvmykids replied: I used to try to reply to everything, a classic newbie

Now I read almost everything but reply mostly if it's of interest, I have advice, etc or if it's someone, like Marie said, that I feel I "know" better and want to offer hugs or something even if I don't have anything useful to contribute. (Or happy bday wishes ) I don't avoid anybody's posts Mostly these days, by the time I finish reading everything, I only have enough time for a few posts.

Crystalina replied: I reply if it interests me or I have something to say. I do not feel that I only answer certain peoples posts. I can disagree very strongly with someone in one thread, then leave that thread and wish that same member luck or give advice. I do not take things from one thread to the next or hold a grudge over a member just because they disagreed with me for whatever reason. I think that is just childish. How can I not like someone due to their posting? I just can't. Now if it were a member that was making it obviouse to harass that is a differant story. And by that I mean a troll that comes to a board just to cause trouble and is gone within a matter of hours or days.

BAC'sMom replied: Thanks ladies for all your replies this is something I have been wondering for a while now.

CantWait replied:
Well, you know me by now.....honest Sometimes to honest, but I will be.

luvmykids replied:
Honestly, Marie, that is one of the things I love about you

BAC'sMom replied: I love it when people shoot from the hip huh Monica?
I love you to Marie

luvmykids replied:
Yeah, I think you know a little something about that as well

CantWait replied:

I love you guys too Can ya feel the love in the room tonight.

C&K*s Mommie replied: What makes you reply to a post? Lately it has been time. Time has been the determining factor as to what I reply to or even read to begin with. If it is for encouragement, then I will post that.
When the topic is interesting to you? Sometimes the topic may be of interest, and I read it as a guest (not logged in) but when I log in, I do not post a reply, but I still have thoughts/opinions on it.
When you have you been there done that ? Not always. Unless I can be of assistance to another. I like to step out of the realm and not always stick with the familiar.
When you have a strong opinion on the topic? Not always. I do not always have a strong opinion on things. Those that I do have opinions on, may meld with other opinions so I only need to agree with others in written form, or in my head.
Or do you only reply to certain topics and certain people? I pay attention to who it is written by (I do not want to reply to spambots posts), but I do not avoid certain people or certain topics. If I think the consensus is present on agreeing a certain way in a thread, then there is no sense in beating a dead horse and posting what has been said already.

BAC'sMom replied:
It's GREAT huh!

Monica :

MoonMama replied: I tyr to reply to most things when I am able too. Although I don't get to most. But I do try to stay away from topics that bother me or I know nothing about.

Nina J replied: Some days I feel like replying to everything I read, other days I only reply to something that is relevant to me or interests me.

I reply to posts if I've experienced the same thing or I want to give my opinions or say what I think or I've read. I don't reply to something I don't know anything about, or if I think I know something about it but I might be totally wrong and everyone would be like this

What I reply to varies

gr33n3y3z replied: I will have to say posts that interest me or I've been there and done that
It doesnt matter who makes the post

amymom replied: Ok you got me thinking.

I reply when and if I have time. I reply when the topic interests me or I think I can contribute something like BTDT or know someone who has. I hardly ever start topics, I read mostly everything.

I don't usually reply when the topic gets 'controversial' only because I get there late and what I was going to say may have already been said better by someone else.

It doesn't matter to me who began the topic or who replied but to be honest, there are some people that always make me laugh, or think or have such wisdom that if I see they replied last or began a topic I 'run' to read those first. But ... you didn't ask what makes me read just what makes me reply

Also off topic, I don't reply when I do not have much confidence in what I am going to say or if I think I am going to get long winded (like now ) so I will go and read more.

This is an interesting thread!!

My3LilMonkeys replied: I usually reply when I have advice to offer or when a topic interests me. I tend to stay away from the controversial posts unless it's something I feel very strongly about because I'm non-confrontational.

It doesn't matter to me at all who starts a post, only that the subject matter is something that interests me or I know about - I read pretty much everything though.

booey2 replied: I am one of the time constrained people. I don't normally look to see who started the thread. If I have an opinion or have BTDT I try to help. As I first mentioned from now til January work is chaos and so is home so I try to get on and post as much as I can but there will be stretches where I don't even get here for a couple of days. Great idea for a thread. I am trying to post to more topics as time is permitting.

Terri

luvbug00 replied: What makes you reply to a post? When I feel I can be of help or make somones day a little brighter or just to give a hug.
When the topic is interesting to you? sure but mostly I like to keep up with everyone.and curiosity.
When you have you been there done that ? yeah but not always because i don't want to start on a rant on my experience and "steal" the post. KWIM
When you have a strong opinion on the topic? I don't really try to respond to those becuase I have a tendency to get nasty if pushed too far and that's better saved for my debate board.
Or do you only reply to certain topics and certain people? Well I don't have much to say in the BF department so I ususaly won't respond to those but I will send a hug if needed . I also won't read a tiopic if I know it will upset me. I don't handle sadness well at all. I may not write responces all the time but I try and read as much as i can and everone here are always in my thoughts.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: I think all of the above. Although I know I have not been an active member and have not replied to as many posts as I should be. Sorry everyone!

mckayleesmom replied: I start with what strikes my interest first. Then I answer as much as I can while the kids are content.

I also RARELY if ever respond to Religious or Political posts....I think those posts always end up negatively and its like beating a dead horse...

I think I respond to pretty much everybody....UNLESS I suspect that you are fake (troll)...then I won't because I think it just feeds in to what that person wants...Attention....So once I get that feeling...I stop replying to your posts.

JP&KJMOM replied:
Me to! Pretty much summed me up. Thanks.

I also don't have a lot of time to respond from work when I want to so I read and think I will do it later and never get back here. I also don't usually post or read from home so I miss alot of things.

BAC'sMom replied: I guess I will answer my own post. I also stay away from political or religious posts to my drama for me IMO. Plus I was raised that there are certain things that you don’t talk about those being two of them. Just like Marie I am strongly opinionated but tend to hold back (well except for the one time) that’s why I use my emoticons it’s safer and nobody’s feeling get hurt or get taking the wrong way. But if I have BTDT I usually give my old lady opinion.

TheOaf66 replied: whenever I can input into the situation or benefit in someway, it never has to do with who posted or anything.

Boo&BugsMom replied:
All of the above except the last one. I don't care who posts it, but if it grabs me I reply.

redchief replied: I've looked at this topic three times now and can't really come up with definitive "what I answer" self-rules. So I decided to say what I won't answer:

Open forum challenges that are demeaning and just plain nasty, except to admonish
Posts in the BFing and PPD forums; I believe they're personal and feminine and I'd feel like I was intruding.
I limit my posts in the younger children forums as well, since I'm long out of raising infants and toddlers.
I try not to post in areas where I don't have at least a little personal experience. I carry the hope with me that I make a difference here and to advise where I am inexperienced would be degrading to myself and the person looking for advice.

On the other hand, I love political debate and some of the more humorous threads. To me, those threads are entertaining to watch and be involved.