Do You Babysit Your Threads/Posts?

[CanDB]

Posting a lot, including original threads and regular thread responses, leads to a lot of babysitting.....because unless you really don't care about feedback, you need to check if others reply to what you have posted. And that is akin to babysitting. Maybe we can call it threadsitting or postsitting or something like that.

Sometimes when I post frequently all within a short period of time, I forget where I posted, therefore have likely not responded to a lot of feedback. That may come across as rude or apathetic or a number of other things, but the truth is, it's because I didn't threadsit. I got caught up with things, and actually forgot which threads and on what page I posted. That is understandable, especially when the boards are lit up with activity, and when threads becoming book size. It can be a test to remember what page if a thread has gone on, and on, and on.

On the other hand, not keeping track of a thread you have created is a little less excusable......but it happens, and is warranted if it straggles a bit. Then again, sometimes there is no need, because no one replies!

So sorry if I have failed to respond to anyone who has commented on any of my posts. I need to take a course in "Threadsitting 101".

[InsaneBlaze23]

I don't really babysit my post. Usually I just lose interest in posting in a thread, so I'll make a few post them go about my business.

I do babysit my threads though, bump them if need be, make sure new information is being posted, keeping the topic going,etc. A good example would be my science thread and my gaming threads.

[samparnell]

This is a message (not massage) board. A message has a sender and a receiver. One of the reasons I participate here is to share information and have a conversation. I check to see if someone has responded and will converse as long as possible. I do not create threads very often. In the past, I just let them go.

[CanDB]

I don't really babysit my post. Usually I just lose interest in posting in a thread, so I'll make a few post them go about my business.

I do babysit my threads though, bump them if need be, make sure new information is being posted, keeping the topic going,etc. A good example would be my science thread and my gaming threads.

Some folks bump for the wrong reasons in my opinion, often to try to wake up something that doesn't need waking. BUT I understand why threads are bumped, and for sure, I will bump when I believe a thread has dropped down a page very rapidly with very little opportunity to be discussed, because so many others are started at the same time. Some may disagree with that methodology, but I will generally do it when I believe a certain amount of effort and thinking was put into it, as opposed to about 10 or 20 threads that bi pass it, that are maybe a sentence long.

Often I find that if you bump a thread that has some work put into it, it will come alive after the bump.....because all those quick and dirty threads have little depth. I'm not saying everything needs a lot of detail and research, but then again, I believe a thread should have some reasonable merit, pending what forum it's in. Anything Goes is typically a lighter place, so no need for too much depth.....but on game days, Broncos Football pages will fill rapidly, and it's a shame that good threads slip away as a result.

[CanDB]

On the other hand........

I've seen where folks create a thread asking for advice, and when you offer some, they apparently aren't checking for feedback. I remember one time someone had just posted it, and my response was quite timely. I don't think it was just my response either.....the dude didn't show up again (apparently).

Maybe they got their answer elsewhere?

[DenverBlood]

On the other hand........

I've seen where folks create a thread asking for advice, and when you offer some, they apparently aren't checking for feedback. I remember one time someone had just posted it, and my response was quite timely. I don't think it was just my response either.....the dude didn't show up again (apparently).

Maybe they got their answer elsewhere?

Or maybe they were merely looking for feedback and not a discussion? Perhaps he wanted opionions or advice but felt no need for a response or conversation. I know that may seem offensive when you take the time to politely give advice. But sometimes people are just looking for ideas.

As far as the rest of this thread goes I don't really consider it babysitting or postsitting. The way I look at it is I personally come on these boards looking for conversation. I live outside of Denver so it's nice to discuss Broncos football with fellow fans. Something I don't get to do very often here. So to me when I post something in a thread it is generally in response to someone or in response to the topic of the thread. But to me it's part of a conversation. I look at it as no different than talking to someone in person. You wouldn't just spout out a response (quote) to something someone said or to an idea that was brought up and then just walk away from the conversation. I'm not saying leaving and never coming back to a thread is as rude as if you walked away from a conversation in real life. But my point is I of course come back looking for or expecting responses to something I said.

Granted on a busy day I may do as you and post in 5-10 threads and once and forget about some. But I tend to try to keep up with conversations until they blow up to 5-10 pages. And that's with my settings as 40 posts per page.

Babysitting or postsitting just sounds a little petty to me. I don't consider it petty to want to see if someone starts discussing what you said. And a lot of times a response is expected.

[CanDB]

Or maybe they were merely looking for feedback and not a discussion? Perhaps he wanted opionions or advice but felt no need for a response or conversation. I know that may seem offensive when you take the time to politely give advice. But sometimes people are just looking for ideas.

As far as the rest of this thread goes I don't really consider it babysitting or postsitting. The way I look at it is I personally come on these boards looking for conversation. I live outside of Denver so it's nice to discuss Broncos football with fellow fans. Something I don't get to do very often here. So to me when I post something in a thread it is generally in response to someone or in response to the topic of the thread. But to me it's part of a conversation. I look at it as no different than talking to someone in person. You wouldn't just spout out a response (quote) to something someone said or to an idea that was brought up and then just walk away from the conversation. I'm not saying leaving and never coming back to a thread is as rude as if you walked away from a conversation in real life. But my point is I of course come back looking for or expecting responses to something I said.

Granted on a busy day I may do as you and post in 5-10 threads and once and forget about some. But I tend to try to keep up with conversations until they blow up to 5-10 pages. And that's with my settings as 40 posts per page.

Babysitting or postsitting just sounds a little petty to me. I don't consider it petty to want to see if someone starts discussing what you said. And a lot of times a response is expected.

I hear ya. And yes, with respect to someone looking for advice here, they owe us nothing if we respond. I will say however, that the incident I was referring to, and one or more others, involved some fairly decent advice related to school projects, etc. In those cases, if we extend ourselves to them, and think it out, and they benefit.....I think they should at least thank those who are in their corner. In a place like this a person could really get some helpful support, given all the years of experience many of us have, whether it be school, career, or personal for that matter.

But no.....offering advice should not mean "I want a thank you." That would be a little bit selfish. Plus I like offering my opinions.....so it's all good!

CONVERSELY......I sometimes warn folks here to be careful about looking for online advice regarding personal matters and other. I prefer you go to people who know you well, and have a good understanding of life. You never quite know who you are getting advice from online.

FURTHER TO.....I used the babysitting analogy with some degree of humour. However at times I feel it's a responsibility to follow up on threads I have initiated. It could be a runaway train so to speak, and sometimes if we manage them, we save the mods some time and effort to monitor and even clean out or shutdown. Also, I just feel it helps to make sure the objective of the thread has a chance to be delivered.

[HUMCALC]

I do this a lot

[CanDB]

I do this a lot

What's the babysitting wage rate in your neck of the woods?









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[RealBronco]

I am rather defensive and protective of this thread.

[Chillez]

I sometimes do it just depends on the thread/subject if say, it's a thread, I started then yes I will. Some I love replying to others I just don't for some odd reason.

[Amari24]

I sometimes do it just depends on the thread/subject if say, it's a thread, I started then yes I will. Some I love replying to others I just don't for some odd reason.

Yes, same here. Over the years, I've simply learned for some topics (such as Tebow) just to post my opinion and leave it be. Too many people hate the idea of opposing views on certain topics.

Only for the subjects where I'd actually want to converse in, do I so called 'babysit' my post in a given thread. Likewise if I create the thread myself.

[theMileHighGuy]

Most of the time after I post I totally forget about it and often don't check it again for some time. My memory is just terrible and my attention span can be quite short. I don't start very many threads though.

[BroncosPWNn00bs]

I bet everyone does that. I know I do. A lot of times whenever I make a long winded thread, I usually do it right before I'm going to go out. So that when I come back I can have feedback to read. I know I hate when I'm gone for a few hours, come back and theres like 60 views and 0 replies Makes me mad. I don't post on here for nothing. Feedback and other people replying to what I say is always good.

[Peanut]

I bet everyone does that. I know I do. A lot of times whenever I make a long winded thread, I usually do it right before I'm going to go out. So that when I come back I can have feedback to read. I know I hate when I'm gone for a few hours, come back and theres like 60 views and 0 replies Makes me mad. I don't post on here for nothing. Feedback and other people replying to what I say is always good.

I always like to mess with your smilies. And, of course, I have to check to see if you noticed and replied.