Should you read an entire thread before responding?

[Spc. Scott]

I voted yes as well for the same reasons that have been stated.
The only exception to this is a greetings thread I think.

As far as how it makes me feel...
Well I don't get upset by a poster not reading a whole thread. Generally if a thread has been active for a fair bit it is pretty easy to spot when someone hasn't read the whole thread like Monkey@Arms said.
I guess being active on a few different forums I'm pretty desensitized to it.

[Panache]

The only exception to this is a greetings thread I think.

Even then there can be some problems...



Kilted Big Boy writes: Hi all I’m a proud kilt wearer from Ohio and just found your site. I look forward to being part of this group!

Kilty writes: Welcome

Off Kilter writes: Greetings!

Highlander II Forever writes: Whatsup!

Kilted One writes: Hi There! How long have you been wearing kilts?

Kilted Big Boy writes: Since Hector was a pup! I’ve got true Scot’s blood pure in my veins unlike those idiots out there that don’t and think they can wear a kilt!

Super Kilt writes: Hi there from the Great Boll Weevil State!

Off Kilter writes: Err, excuse me? What "idiots" are you talking about explain yourself?

Kilted Big Boy writes: Oh come on you have seen them. Those guys that have the wrong skin color to wear a kilt. The kilt is part of White culture, Darkies need not apply! LOL

Off Kilter writes: Is this some sort of joke? Anyone can wear the kilt!

Kilted in Lima writes: Salutations!

Kilt Lifter writes: Welcome to XMTS! Hope you are wearing your kilt properly, we have ways of finding out!

Kilted One writes: We don’t allow racist remarks here on XMTS! This is totally inappropriate and you are out of line!

Kilt King writes: Is this guy for real? Where are the Mods?

Kilt Buddy writes: Thanks for joining come in and enjoy the fun!

Kilted Big Boy writes: I think you are the one that doesn’t have your head screwed on right! Let’s face it, guys that don’t have Scot’s blood in their veins are a bunch of pansies that are trying to work their way up to cross dressing!

Kilty writes: I can’t believe you are saying this. Any man or woman can wear a kilt. XMTS is a place to celebrate kilts for everyone!

Kilted in Bilgewater writes: Welcome!

Kilted Big Boy: Listen Bub, and listen good. If you aren’t the right color and your people didn’t come from the right place then it’s just a skirt no matter what those morons call it! And women! Don’t get me started. The little women make the kilts, the men wear the kilts . That is how it goes.

Kilted Blue Meanie writes: Welcome to XMTS!

The Flying Kiltie writes: Welcome! Tell us about yourself!

Kilty writes: Matt Newsome, Rocky, Pete, Robert, Steve, and a heck of a lot of us make kilts you big weenie!

Kilted Big Boy: Then they aren’t real men. Now I’m a real man. Anyone who tries to get in my face and questions me about being a sissy is liable to be eating a couple of rounds from my .45 and cop killer ones at that. Gotta keep prepared in case the Fuzz try and break into my Green Houses. Those cannabis plants are worth a whole lot kilts and sporrans! LOL I can see that I’ve got a whole lot of educating to do round here.

But as a believer in the one true religion I’m just the kind of guy to do it! By the way I run a little business selling the finest quality male sex enhancers . I’ll put up some threads in a while for you all to check it out. Trust me gents your ladies will thank you By the way I hope you are all voting for the right guy in November, I hate to think we had a bunch of political idiots wearing kilts!

Highland Fling writes: Welcome to X Marks the Scot!

starbkjrus writes: Everyone please stop responding to this person. There isn't a Moderator on duty right now but as a member of the staff (and the only non-fictional character in this example) I ask you to please not respond to anymore of this nonsense.

DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS THREAD UNTIL THE MODERATORS HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO DEAL WITH IT!

The Sporran Man writes: Welcome!

Kilted Elvis writes: Greetings from Vegas! Uh huh




Cheers

Jamie

[BobsYourUncle]

Voted yes, should read the whole thread. Didn't dare vote otherwise after Panache's second post. Powerful stuff.

[Kilted in Maine]

Welcome Buckeye...lol



Wow!!!

Good illustration!

(I assume the "Hector" referenced is the Iliad's Hector and not our beloved Hospitaller aka "Just call me Hector - Tantum Dico Mihi Hector")

[Ayin McFye]

Wow Jaime. I think you have displayed the PERFECT example as to why you should read a thread before posting. It's nice to know that people were still welcoming that individual LONG after he wasn't welcome anymore.

Another good example would be something like this:

Kilted 1: Hey everyone, I'm drawing a complete blank right now, what is the national symbol for Ireland?

Kilted 2: No problem, it's the Harp.

Kilted 1: Duh, thanks, sorry I was completely spacing it there.

Kilted 3: It's the Harp.

Kilted 4: Harp

Kilted 5: I think it's the Harp.

etc. etc. etc.

I think this is a good thread/poll to have started to help stimulate awareness.

Slainte!

[Galb]

It's the harp.

[Panache]

I offered up one example why it is good idea to read before posting.

Ayin gave another good one about repeating the same information over and over again.

Colin mentioned dates and responding to something that is years old.

Other's have brought up consideration/respect to the thread's author.

Here are my personal rules about posting on threads:

Rule #1

Read the entire thread if possible before posting.

Rule #2

If a thread is exceptionally long (15+ pages) then read the intial post and first few pages thoroughly, skim some of the middle ones, and then read the last few pages closely before posting.

Pour1Malts' "Kilt Do's and Don'ts" thread is a perfect example of a thread you really don't need to read all of to contribute to. By its very nature it was intended to be an ongoing thing. My own "Best of the Best" photo thread is another such one. Please note that these kinds of threads tend to be the exception to the rule.

Cheers

Jamie

[Nervous Jock]

It's the harp.

sharp..................

[The Wizard of BC]

Welcome Jamie, I hope you like us here.

[Mike1]

It's interesting to see how the moderators have voted in this poll.