Yes. I can't think of a thread I haven't read the entire OP to post unless possibly it was a really detailed LR thread. Generally, I'll read the rest of the thread too time permitting. Exceptions being long established threads with hundreds of pages. There's other reasons to not read the entire thread- for instance a community outrage where the thread is creating faster then one can read, or else I've already gone through it at some point and it's just the periodic check in as people add to it.

But I can't imagine wanting to post in a thread where I couldn't be bothered to read the OP in full at the very least. If it truly is tldr, then I'll move on and not comment.

wtchuwahmon

Australia63 Posts

September 29 2011 05:36 GMT

#163

More often then not if im browsing TL forums i am at work so i read everything and everything to kill as much of my work time as possible >

d(O.o)a

Canada5066 Posts

September 29 2011 05:38 GMT

#164

I read the whole op, but not always the whole thread before responding.

Le BucheRON

Canada619 Posts

September 29 2011 05:41 GMT

#165

In this way I don't need a tl;dr because i didn't fluff up the post with useless garbage like you did. I tackled that whole italicized paragraph in a fraction of a sentence. Brevity over verbosity if you want people to read what you have to say. I didn't read your post because I scanned it and saw fluff and garbage.

Hear, freaking hear.

Steel

Japan2283 Posts

September 29 2011 05:43 GMT

#166

I read the OP pretty much entirely but I can't find myself to read more than 1 or 2 pages unless I want to join the discussion very thoroughly.

Tryxtira

Sweden572 Posts

September 29 2011 05:56 GMT

#167

It has happened that I have replied to a thread without actually reading the whole OP, that said, most of the time it'll just make you post useless, stupid replies that doesn't really add anything. You probably shouldn't ever do that and it's really annoying to see how most of the people does not put any thought into their posts at all...

archonOOid

1983 Posts

September 29 2011 06:08 GMT

#168

Interesting OP... I do read the OP but one time I got warned and the mods stated that I should read the OP. But the thing was that I did read the OP but I had a question that could be answered in the OP. However the answer to my question was an one line sentence that barely covered the full extent of my question. The lessons learned, were that if I should post similar questions again I should add more text to the post and point out that I did read the OP but that the answer was not satisfying.

actionbastrd

Congo598 Posts

September 29 2011 06:11 GMT

#169

I typically read the first 5-8 pages, the last page, And all the OP. If i dont read the whole OP i dont post. Basically, if the topic doesn't interest me, i wont read the whole thing and never post. If it does, ill read it all but dont always post. post count just is not that important to me compared to how long ive been active and a decent poster.

I do always enjoy seeing especially a mod OP, news report, or sometimes just long threads, and looking at the first posters comment/time of post. Then looking at the OP's creation time. Sometimes its scary how fast they responded, when it took me 7 min to read everything lol.

Wall of Text and Information, Title is - my history on TL. 12:00
First post - Thats an epic story, thanks for shareing~!! Yay go team, go esports. 12:01

Always makes me chuckle.

BabyGiraldo

United States135 Posts

September 29 2011 08:25 GMT

#170

I usually read the first couple sentences of the OP, if it's well written enough and interests me I'll read it. Most OPs aren't though so I don't usually read them, I don't usually post either though

seRapH

United States9830 Posts

September 29 2011 08:28 GMT

#171

OPs, yes.

As for pages, it depends on the thread. If its a news post maybe 4 or 5, if any. Otherwise I'll read the whole thing or not post at all.

Smapz

Norway405 Posts

September 29 2011 08:47 GMT

#172

If I'm posting I'll read the whole op, but lurking ftw

Tyree

1508 Posts

September 29 2011 16:45 GMT

#173

I only read the OP if i am going to respond on 2 different forums:

TeamLiquid:
Obvious reasons, no point in responding by half assing it here

NeoGaf:
A must, it is easily the best gaming forum on the internet, because it is the most moderated one and getting in took me 6 months, so you damn well respect the topics.

Eiviyn

United Kingdom169 Posts

September 29 2011 16:54 GMT

#174

I consider it polite to say what you want to say using as few words as possible.

Sure, some quality use of English can make an otherwise dull post be interesting, but I find a lot of people who try this just end up rambling, using two full paragraphs to say what could be said in a single sentence.

The_Templar

your Country52798 Posts

October 02 2011 00:04 GMT

#175

On September 28 2011 19:45 XXGeneration wrote:

Poll: How many pages do you read through before posting?

6+ (48)

42%

2 (28)

24%

1 (16)

14%

3 (13)

11%

4 (8)

7%

5 (2)

2%

115 total votes

Your vote: How many pages do you read through before posting?

(Vote): 1
(Vote): 2
(Vote): 3
(Vote): 4
(Vote): 5
(Vote): 6+

I think a better question is how many pages do you read through before posting?

This poll's results are highly unlikely.
And yes, I do read OPs.

Brett

Australia3823 Posts

October 02 2011 10:21 GMT

#176

I definitely read the OP's if I'm going to post.

I also support the sentiment, as already somewhat expressed here, that more people need to read the damn thread! So many people come flying into threads with arguments that have already been deconstructed 5 times and they just look like idiots.

Mentalizor

Denmark1596 Posts

October 06 2011 16:41 GMT

#177

On September 29 2011 07:05 Gnial wrote:

Show nested quote +

Hahaha, that is a good one.

Didn't see that one coming :s