Do you start answering a question here then decide, no, let this one go?

[Bretrick]

I often start, then think of the ramifications, ie, do I really want to engage in what may ensue?
Happened just now. Started, thought, desisted answering

 

[Buckeye]

I take a few days off every now and then, but I usually feel compelled to reply to some obnoxious posts.

 

[dobielvr]

dbm

 

[Gemma]

Occasionally. I'd rather not waste my energy on something that won't make a difference.

 

[Naturally]

 

[Jules]

Often it’s better to just take a deep breath and read some other thread.

 

[Bella]

Do you start answering a question here then decide, no, let this one go?​

I often start, then think of the ramifications, ie, do I really want to engage in what may ensue?
Happened just now. Started, thought, desisted answering

Yep, all the time. Sometimes it's better to keep it zipped.

 

[Rakaia]

Yeah
but no
but yeah.

 

[Tempsontime65]

Haaaaaaaaaa...answer? heck at my age I might forget the question...what are we talking about???

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I often start, then think of the ramifications, ie, do I really want to engage in what may ensue?
Happened just now. Started, thought, desisted answering

More & more often. Sometimes I wonder why I’m answering. Is it to satisfy my who? Is it to feel connected? Is it to feel wanted/ needed?
The. I spend time pondering the question instead of wondering.

 

[Remy]

Yes, I think it happens from time to time with most. I don't like to be confrontational. I did really go off on one person and I had to put another on ignore. Just one, so not too bad.

 

[JeeperDon]

It's worse. Sometimes I'm about to click the browser SF bookmark and think "nope, better not".

 

[PeppermintPatty]

dbm

Short for ‘doesn’t bother me’ OR

The abbreviation dBm stands for decibel milliwatts. It refers to the amount of power that an antenna or amplifier is able to produce, or how much signal is present at a site. Decibel milliwatts are, as the name suggests, measured relative to milliwatts.

 

[Devi]

Short for ‘doesn’t bother me’ OR

The abbreviation dBm stands for decibel milliwatts. It refers to the amount of power that an antenna or amplifier is able to produce, or how much signal is present at a site. Decibel milliwatts are, as the name suggests, measured relative to milliwatts.

Thanks for the laugh. Well, I too wondered what dbm meant, so thanks for explaining.

 

[Jace]

Oh! Yes...sometimes I can't be bothered!

 

[Lewkat]

Yes.

 

[katlupe]

All the time.

 

[Devi]

Yep. Sometimes I think about it, and don't even start writing.

 

[hearlady]

Yes.

 

[Macfan]

First I wonder how my reply might be used against me, then I often let it go especially if others have already responded the way I would have. It also depends on my mood, in that case, there's a good chance I'll tickle the ivories and see what happens . Don...

 

[DebraMae]

Yes, and sometimes I just have to jump in when a particular button is pushed.

 

[Pepper]

Obviously not enough.

 

[Gardenlover]

@Macfan - good to see you, or have I just been on the wrong threads?

In regards to the original question, often times I will refrain from putting my two cents in when I find it is one of the common circular discussions where folks huff and puff, but never blow down the opponent's arguments. I grow tried of debating the same thing over and over again. Can't we be more creative?

BTW Fords are better than Chevys.

 

[dilettante]

Sometimes. But these days my filter is nearly as loose as my underwear waistbands.

 

[Supernatural]

When I'm in a sad and depressed mood, I just let it go...