Poll: Forum Anxiety?
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Sometimes I get the feeling that I really don't care about what I'm writing. When that happens I flush the thread and leave it unposted. I don't really get nervous about posting though. People will disagree with me? UNHEARDOF!
No nervousness here although sometimes I have to consult the rules before posting. Just in case.
No nervousness here although sometimes I have to consult the rules before posting. Just in case.
Wahey! You're back! *jumps on*mParadox said:
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OT: *ahem* Yah, I get that too, mainly with replying as opposed to thread starting, mainly because I build up a lot of vitriol on some threads and end up forcing myself to not post so I don't have a hammer swung at me.
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Yeah, I have that too, there are many times I've started making a thread and then delete it, and sometimes I can spend hours typing a single paragraph just making sure it communicates exactly what I want to say, but I seem to screw that up too.
Yeah, I kinda have that too.
I was a lurker for a long time before I joined, and my post count is still kind of low.
1. I only post if there isn't like a bazillion replies because I figure, "Who would care?". 2. Then I try not to get ninja'd. If someone else already said it, why would I repeat it?
3. Grammar and spelling.
4. This is a big one: AVOID LOOKING LIKE AN IDIOT.
But it really only gets better over time.
I was a lurker for a long time before I joined, and my post count is still kind of low.
1. I only post if there isn't like a bazillion replies because I figure, "Who would care?". 2. Then I try not to get ninja'd. If someone else already said it, why would I repeat it?
3. Grammar and spelling.
4. This is a big one: AVOID LOOKING LIKE AN IDIOT.
But it really only gets better over time.
I have occasionally worried over a post, but it is extremely uncommon. I usually just stand by what I said. You can always edit your comment later if you want 
Spend some time on 4chan. The anonymity thing actually leads to turning off your common decency when you type... There's a reason I'm on probation on here at the moment.
But really, sticking to the blue boards should keep you away from most of the horrible things. Go there, lurk, put noko in the email field whenever you post something, and learn how to talk as though you couldn't give a blue fuck what another person thinks.
But really, sticking to the blue boards should keep you away from most of the horrible things. Go there, lurk, put noko in the email field whenever you post something, and learn how to talk as though you couldn't give a blue fuck what another person thinks.
Post what you mean and mean what you post. Then you have nothing to fear. No regrets.
Although I try to stay on the polite side so I don't get in trouble. When I'm meaner than usual I might be a little nervous at the possible repercussions.
Although I try to stay on the polite side so I don't get in trouble. When I'm meaner than usual I might be a little nervous at the possible repercussions.
Yes, I do. Quite a lot in fact. It's usually worrying I don't get my point across properly and then I start getting bombarded with quotes from people telling me how stupid I am and that I don't make sense.
That's never actually happened, but yeah, I do get like that quite a bit.
That's never actually happened, but yeah, I do get like that quite a bit.
No.
I typically refrain from posting for one of the following:
a. Have no interest in the topic/discussion.
b. I don't having anything particularly insightful to add. In other words, if I don't have anything to say that's worth saying.
c. There's no point in saying what I want to say.
The last one there is typically in the "Flame war" threads. I'm not going to bother writing out my stance and thought process if it's just going to be disregarded. I have better things to do with my time.
I typically refrain from posting for one of the following:
a. Have no interest in the topic/discussion.
b. I don't having anything particularly insightful to add. In other words, if I don't have anything to say that's worth saying.
c. There's no point in saying what I want to say.
The last one there is typically in the "Flame war" threads. I'm not going to bother writing out my stance and thought process if it's just going to be disregarded. I have better things to do with my time.
No, mainly because I'm not talking directly to anyone and people may not even read my post. Sometimes I do look over it, wonder whether it's meaningful or adds anything to the thread, and possibly delete it. The good thing about talking over the internet is that you can back out at any time.
I'm socially anxious and have low self-esteem IRL, though. Even with my close friends, I tend to stutter multiple times in conversation or flat-out don't know what to say, sometimes for fear of saying something stupid or no-one listens, making me feel like a twat.
I'm socially anxious and have low self-esteem IRL, though. Even with my close friends, I tend to stutter multiple times in conversation or flat-out don't know what to say, sometimes for fear of saying something stupid or no-one listens, making me feel like a twat.
Good grief Smash, look at all those infractions. What on earth have you been doing? Put your dick away.SmashLovesTitanQuest said:
Ahri said:
But seriously, I don't really have any forum anxiety anymore. I used to be really nervous people would attack my posts[footnote]Half of my first posts I ended, That's my 2 cents anyways[/footnote], but as I've posted more I just post what I think
I'll write out a long and thoughtful post, and then just close the tab because I realise I don't benefit from giving my opinion that no-one will either read or care about. But anxiety? Up until 100 posts maybe. I never make new threads, so wouldn't really know about it there.
Oh yeah, I get that quite a bit...especially after some...unfortunate and unwise decisions I've made in the past.