ironborn · 51-55, M
It's really frustrating when you type so much, questions, trying to lead to a flowing conversation then the reply is 3 words.
Drys me out to be honest.
Drys me out to be honest.
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swirlie · 31-35
@ironborn
Yes, I realize it's draining when we deal with someone like that who basically demonstrates themselves to be either lazy as hell or just plain illiterate.
I have a rule that I use when typing to someone new. If by my 3rd volley of the ball into their court, if I haven't gotten a response from them that is greater than what I'd otherwise expect to receive from a 13 year old girl texting her mall friends, then I end the conversation and move on.
Yes, I realize it's draining when we deal with someone like that who basically demonstrates themselves to be either lazy as hell or just plain illiterate.
I have a rule that I use when typing to someone new. If by my 3rd volley of the ball into their court, if I haven't gotten a response from them that is greater than what I'd otherwise expect to receive from a 13 year old girl texting her mall friends, then I end the conversation and move on.
swirlie · 31-35
@ironborn
I agree with you 100%. When you discuss something with someone and their first response out of the gate is something unrelated to what you've just written 7 paragraphs about, you know you're likely dealing with a narcissistic sociopath, not someone who is genuinely interested in anything you've got to say.
I agree with you 100%. When you discuss something with someone and their first response out of the gate is something unrelated to what you've just written 7 paragraphs about, you know you're likely dealing with a narcissistic sociopath, not someone who is genuinely interested in anything you've got to say.
froggtongue · M
I've noticed. That's all over the net too. I'm wondering if that's from those who's first language isn't English or they just type exactly the string of words that pop out of their brain in whatever order it is and don't bother to check the sentence they've output. I'll grant that anybody can make typos.
Aami1 · 26-30, F
@froggtongue It's certainly more than just typos - incoherent sentences, sentences that don't flow - either with themselves or with what was just said, responses that come across as autistic on many different levels due to missing nuances in what was said, things inappropriate for the sort of emotional context that was being set and more.
froggtongue · M
@Aami1 Yet in many instances in which I find myself perplexed by what the writer is trying to convey, I often see someone else respond with seemingly knowing what the conversation is about. Is there some other phenomenon going on? Perhaps a shorthand of thought expression or an economy of word/letter usage? Might the participants even not know what the other is really saying and is just putting out their own thoughts?
swirlie · 31-35
@froggtongue
It's actually very prevalent as part of the western culture-inspired social media culture which uses stuff like 'text speak' to communicate with one another on hand-held devices while they're hanging out at the mall.
This phenomenon has become more and more prevalent over the last 10 years, to the point where it's acceptance has become the 'norm' for literary composition, even in the business world in some circles.
The only real problem that arises, is when those folks from that genre of communication attempt to apply for their first job and they are literally unable to fill out an online application form for employment... because they can't spell, they cannot form sentences and they do not interact well with real people when placed in front of a desk and interviewed one-on-one. This is mainly because they're not use to being in the company of 'live' human beings, but are only use to the online versions of human interaction.
I'm wondering if that's from those who's first language isn't English or they just type exactly the string of words that pop out of their brain
It's actually very prevalent as part of the western culture-inspired social media culture which uses stuff like 'text speak' to communicate with one another on hand-held devices while they're hanging out at the mall.
This phenomenon has become more and more prevalent over the last 10 years, to the point where it's acceptance has become the 'norm' for literary composition, even in the business world in some circles.
The only real problem that arises, is when those folks from that genre of communication attempt to apply for their first job and they are literally unable to fill out an online application form for employment... because they can't spell, they cannot form sentences and they do not interact well with real people when placed in front of a desk and interviewed one-on-one. This is mainly because they're not use to being in the company of 'live' human beings, but are only use to the online versions of human interaction.
Docdon23 · M
I am a very effective speaker, thank you. Would you like to talk?
Pherick · 41-45, M
I think the problem is that this isn't really meant to be a "flowing chat" type site. Its meant to be a "leave a comment and come back in an hour to reply". Real chat needs to move to Signal/WhatsApp/Whatever the kids are using these days.
HPL69 · M
I agree
BlackPetals · 18-21, F
Turtlepower · 36-40, M
This site is kind of tough for that anyways. It really depends on the type of conversation you're looking for.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
We don't talk here, we text.
BlackPetals · 18-21, F
Really? I guess. I haven't really noticed or paid attention.
Tumbleweed · F
You can always leave 🤷♂
What you mean?
Hopelandia · M
Well, that's because it's difficult to write exactly the way you would talk.
SatyrService · M
they arre certainly short on content, and the abilty to let a conversation flow.
and i think too many are here for "particular" reasons
and i think too many are here for "particular" reasons
froggtongue · M
@SatyrService 😮 My goodness. My, whatever do you mean? Surely the capacity of a human to be on many different levels should ensure that conversations never have to cease or fall back on the the same peculiarities.
SatyrService · M
@froggtongue indeed one would thing so
but in so many on line communities i have noticed that
over time, those who come for deeper interaction get replaced by those that are just here for
sexual content
but in so many on line communities i have noticed that
over time, those who come for deeper interaction get replaced by those that are just here for
sexual content
froggtongue · M
@SatyrService froggtongue is shocked! 😲
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
Stop, you're making me blush. 😚
nevergiveup · M
Depends on what you want to talk about
SatyrService · M
@Aami1
they dont have enough practice. online life tends to make peole use the shortest sentences.
and many of them are only semi literate
they dont have enough practice. online life tends to make peole use the shortest sentences.
and many of them are only semi literate
Koggg · M
@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout agree
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