edit: nvm, joke was old.

On topic: Yeah, I actually read every OP before I post in a thread. What I don't (can't) do is read the entire thread before posting. Once it reaches more than 10 pages, I only skim it to see where the discussion has gone, which points have been adressed and then decide on posting or not posting to avoid redundancy.

saliens

United States10 Posts

September 28 2011 22:41 GMT

#122

I tend to read way to much of the thread and end up not posting.

Mafs

Canada458 Posts

September 28 2011 22:44 GMT

#123

I read most, the important stuff and skim the rest. Its good to have more knowledge for yourself.

Ninja_Bread

United States113 Posts

September 28 2011 22:44 GMT

#124

I bet people didn't even read this OP fully.

Fishgle

United States2174 Posts

September 28 2011 22:46 GMT

#125

I usually read the entire thread before posting. Such a waste of time... + Show Spoiler +

BUT I CANT HELP IT AAAAAAAAAAH

Delinius

United States324 Posts

September 28 2011 22:46 GMT

#126

Depends on the subject and how interested I am in it.

Kuja

United States1759 Posts

September 28 2011 22:50 GMT

#127

I usually read all the OP, but sometimes i read only half then post. I always read half though!

Kenpachi

United States9908 Posts

September 28 2011 22:53 GMT

#128

id be lying if i said yes. There are some cases where i dont read before posting such as: being excited about the winner during their interview, misleading title, or something else i cant think of atm

Nacl(Draq)

United States302 Posts

September 28 2011 23:28 GMT

#129

Of course I fully read obsolete poetry!

I also read posts 99% of the time. I just guessed on this one though.
If I read the post after I post does it count as reading the full post?

Oh and for those people that said "no." I understand if you want to guess, then post, then go back and read it fully. It's like a game of "Can I use the smallest piece of information to guess what happened or is being said?" Makes you feel like being a cop on one of those shows. I'm 3 for 3 I think. After this I might be 4 for 4.

Talin

Montenegro10532 Posts

September 28 2011 23:51 GMT

#130

Just like any other post - admittedly not always, depends on how well it's written. Once I realize it's written in a style that will only waste my time, I'll just skim over the rest.

It's all about the information to length ratio. If you have something to say, just say it. Don't throw in a dozen analogies and other filler content to blow up a fairly simple point.

Here are some recent examples:

This is an example of OP I would generally not finish reading: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=268022

This is an example of a quality OP I will read 100% even with no intention to reply: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=269592

The content/topic of either don't matter, just the way it's written. The only relevant information in the former is in the title - the content is mostly incoherent string of random thoughts and analogies that ends in no real conclusion. The latter introduces relevant information in a direct and organized fashion.

PS. Also, I didn't read this thread's OP. You're asking a simple question about my own habits that's in the title, what other useful information could I possibly get out of the rest of the post?

In fact, because it's technically a survey and thus requires my own personal opinion on the topic, I didn't even read any other post except the ones on this page.

Arthemesia

United States292 Posts

September 28 2011 23:56 GMT

#131

I usually read the whole op but then read the last few pages and see what's being talked about and try to respond based upon what everyone is talking about now. Usually I can just figure out how the discussion evolved and don't need to read every page or if I have more time I'll skim the posts and pick out the posts and if something catches my eye then I'll read all of it.

McFeser

United States2458 Posts

September 28 2011 23:59 GMT

#132

Do you lie on polls?
I want to see that poll.

duk3

United States807 Posts

September 29 2011 00:01 GMT

#133

I always read the OP, and if the topic isn't too long (and sometimes even if it is) than I read the whole thread.

BigBadBeaver

Canada272 Posts

September 29 2011 00:08 GMT

#134

Never read the whole OP. Then again, never read the whole anything.
This pertains to: news articles, textbooks, emails, everything

The only exception: I read the whole shampoo bottle when I'm taking a dump

jupidar

United States229 Posts

September 29 2011 00:09 GMT

#135

I don't unless it is short or medium length. Same goes for replies to the OP. Too many words and I just don't read it and find a new topic, sort of sad I know. I didn't even read your entire post

Roblin

Sweden948 Posts

September 29 2011 00:13 GMT

#136

yes, but if I, while reading the OP, find the subject un-interesting, I will stop reading halfway and leave the thread without any comment.

wishbones

Canada2600 Posts

September 29 2011 00:16 GMT

#137

i didnt read this one since its too long so ill just answer to the title. sometimes i dont post at all because midway through my posting i sense it will be just plain stupid and ignorant so i try to re-write then i just shift+home backspace and close browser. hence sometimes i post and sometimes i dont. i do read the op sometimes. Sometimes ill see a bit of info while reading the op because whether or not i post without reading the whole OP is dependant on the type of thread it is, if its a help thread and i see instantly something wrong in the thought process i go straight to posting. etc. etc.

NotSorry

United States6722 Posts

September 29 2011 00:20 GMT

#138

I do a quick scan first and if it looks like the poster put thought and effort into the post then I'll read the whole thing if it looks rushed or is just 1-2lines and a link then I won't bother.

Oldfool

Australia394 Posts

September 29 2011 00:22 GMT

#139

OP, what you should have done is added a 4th nonsensical option to poll which you would tell people to choose at a point close to the end of the OP.

Ironically I clicked yes for poll after only reading the title.