Should you read an entire thread before responding?

[pdcorlis]

Read before posting? Now where's the fun in that? If you do, you might actually learn something!

[McMurdo]

I just voted and yes I read the entire thread, there are times when I don't but that really is not that often, another thing I have learned the hard way is to check the date the thread started.

[Nervous Jock]

hey, 4 pages of stuff, am I going to read it all, don't need to to make my point

[Coemgen]

I too have contributed to this thread being created (sorry Jamie!).

I say, yes, read as much of it as you can, or at least scan through to see if the mods have asked you not to post anything.

[george7]

Should I read this entire thread before voting?

[JRB]

I didn't read this entire thread so I hope I'm not repeating what someone else said here. I think it's a good idea to attempt to read an entire thread before responding but I don't believe you have to. If you come into a thread with many pages and you don't have a lot of time to read it I see no problem with posting before you come to the end of the thread.

[Rex_Tremende]

I voted for reading the whole thread. If I want to respond to an early message and haven't finished reading the thread yet, I usually earmark stuff as I go along and use the quote-plus button, which snags the messages I'm reacting to and assembles them into the editing box when I hit the "post reply" button.

I also have a habit of using the "Preview Post" button to not only see how my composition looks, but to see if someone beat me to the punch.

Regards,
Rex.

[Streetcar]

Welcome Kilted Big Boy!




I mean, er..um......

ah crap.


Nevermind.

[Arizona Scot]

Now after reading the whole thread I don't feel the need to reply.

[SexyButler]

Now after reading the whole thread I don't feel the need to reply.

Bingo!

Seriously...
I think people should feel free to make the choice that fits them best.
Kilt forums should fit like a kilt, not pants.

No one should feel silly over a forum post.