Re: Original thoughts only

QuarrlesHall of Famer

Wouldn't it be nice if posters were only allowed to post topics that they thought of and wrote by themselves?

All this cutting and pasting of someone elses ideas grows wearisome quickly. Have you noticed that those who have a propensity for these type of posts usually cannot offer intellgient rebutable comments to their own subjects?

Just a thought of course, would not want to exclude the non thinkers among us.

4/17/0810:14 AM

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Clark KentEverybody Knows My Name

I think you should have to apply for a permit before posting.
It would cut down on the people who have two and three accounts to support their ideas.
I also think their should be a panel of forum members who can revoke said license if they're tired of your b/s.

4/17/0810:45 AM

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cjtl1000rHall of Famer

I agree that original post are usually the best but some news tpoics that are pasted are good for discussion.

4/17/0812:24 PM

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FloTownDownHall of Famer

Yall know that there are always going to be those who can not think for themselves, and have to follow a crowd.
& the same goes for their opinions.
I just wish that they wouldn't waste their time & ours!

4/17/081:20 PM

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miamizsunHall of Famer

quote:
Originally posted by Quarrles:
Wouldn't it be nice if posters were only allowed to post topics that they thought of and wrote by themselves?

All this cutting and pasting of someone elses ideas grows wearisome quickly. Have you noticed that those who have a propensity for these type of posts usually cannot offer intellgient rebutable comments to their own subjects?

Just a thought of course, would not want to exclude the non thinkers among us.

I understand your point, and it is duly noted. Usually when I quote someone or an article there are three possible reasons.

1. Making reference to show credibilty or evidence.

2. To save time. If someone's already said it, and I've read it, then it becomes a time saver for me. I'm on the clock and time is money. My money.

3. Just too lazy or tired to key it in. ;^)

regards

4/17/082:31 PM

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Ed@BamaHall of Famer

I know a lot of people cut and paste articles or opinions from elsewhere, as you say. But I also know who the most egregious "offenders" are, so I have this really cool original idea of my own - if the topic line doesn't sound like something I want to either read or discuss... I don't click on it!

Now, I know that sounds like a lot of hard work, but once one gets used to it, it's really pretty easy to do.