I was just curious.. do you read all the answers you get when you write a question, or just the first few? Personally, I read them all. (of course, I spend waaay too much time on this site...) I will sometimes fill in the 'so what happened' portion once I have resoved the problem (or sated my curiousity), but I still check in on my old questions to see if there is any new advice or whatever. I was just wondering because sometimes, if a question has already been answered 30 times, I feel like it's almost a waste to answer because someone else usually has the same advice/opinion as I do. If it's something I'm interested in or feel strongly enough about, I will still answer though...
How about flowers? Do you send one to everyone who answers your posts, or just the people you agree with/find helpful? I will usually only send flowers to the ones that are the most helpful/solve my problem when answering my questions, and to people who I strongly agree with. Sometimes I get flower happy though and just start sending to anyone I even remotely agree with. lol.
How about reading other answers to a post you answer? I will usually read the first few before my answer, (I usually post my answer first though) unless it's something that I could use the information too, or if it's something controversial enough that it's fun to read all the clashing opinions. Lol.
Just curious to see what other mothers do. :)
I read all of the answers I get for a question.
I usually send everyone flowers. Except a few haters who even take offense at getting a flower!
I'm usually an "early answerer" so there aren't many other posts to ready when I answer a question.
I try to read them all and to also send a written thank you along with the flower.
If it has been months, I do not always realize there were some new posts.
WEll everybody knows I'm a Flower Slut, so yeah, I think it's really cool any one of us takes the time out of our day to share, whether I agree or not.
Often times if I answer a response without reading other responses first, when I go back and see some of them I think, well DAMN, I wish I said that too! And very often, when I read a response very different from mine, I think, hmmm, she's RIGHT, hadn't thought about it THAT way.
Sometimes when I only see just the TITLE of a question, I think, uhoh, I know just how THIS person or THAT person will respond to this!
Many of the regular responders are fascinating, and it's interesting to read them battle out the hot topics.
I find the passion we all feel for any given subject inspiring and commendable.
I have made some awesome cyberfriends, and enjoy their company everyday, however electronic!
:)
I usually write my response and then scroll down and see what everyone else said after the fact. If there are more than 20 answers to a question I usually wont read them all. Sometimes I'll think more about the question after reading other responses and I'll go back and edit mine if I think I have something else to say.
Flowers, I send sparsely only out of pure laziness... but if I do start reading everyone elses answers I will usually send flowers to the ones that I think were good.
I read all my answers and usually send a flower to everyone who answered, even when I dont like the opinion, or the person for that matter, if I think they put time and thought in their answer, I send one.
I dont always read the other posts to questions when I answer, but I get "lead" back to the thread by a flower, then find myself reading the other responses, and again I send flowers for the answers I like, etc.
absolutely I read them all; I appreciate everyone's opinion even if sometimes they don't agree with me. I also appreciate that people have busy lives and have taken the time to answer to my personal problems, so I do read them all, always. I also send flowers to each and everyone that responded.
heck yeah i do! i have learned SO MUCH from this site. it's a wonder how i made through motherhood before i discovered this site - i'm serious! i send lots of flowers and love getting them too.
i bookmark/save answers & questions, too. i wouldn't say i'm addicted to the site but i like it a LOT and check it frequently! there's always questions that apply to my situation that i learn from! :)
I don't ask too many questions, but when I do, everyone who took the time to answer gets a flower. It's kinda like my way of saying "thank you for caring". I actually don't send too many flowers, usually because I'm so busy reading the responses, I actually just forget. But I should start sending more - there are so many mamas on here who are insightful, wise, funny, smart, kind and caring, so many who've gone through SO much pain, who are total survivors, who are passionate about their beliefs and who are simply correct. They all deserve flowers.
I read every single answer to my questions. I send flowers to the ones I appreciate or agree with or find helpful. If I totally disagree with the answer I just ignore it or clarify myself if I think I caused "confusion". ; )
When I post a question, I read all the answers. I will send a flower to most of the mamas who answer.
When I answer a question, rarely do I read the other answers before I reply. After I post my answer, I read some of the other answers to see if they agree with mine.
Flowers - I send flowers when I strongly agree with someone. I'll even send flowers to mamas I disagree with if they present a different point of view, with good reasons.
I haven't asked many questions, but when I do, I read all the answers and send a flower to each of the respondents. I figure it's the least I can do, since they took the time to read, think about, and answer my question. :-) Only in the case of what I would consider to be some seriously bad advice would I not send a flower.
I read everything for questions I've asked.
Sometimes I read all the answers to things I've also answered. I send flowers to those I agree with.
Sometimes I have to stop reading though cause I haven't duct taped my head and don't want it to explode!! Some answers just really get my mad and I wish there was a way you could quote someone and respond to their answers. You can't even put another answer up in response to someone else. It would just end up in your original answer.
Yes, I read all my answers and I use to only send flowers to people I agree or that help me, but now I send flowers to every body that reply to my post because I appreciate the time they take to answer.
Some times when I think a question only have one answer and already some people have given the answer then I don't answer and send flowers only, other like the JFF questions I like to respond even if they have 45 answers, I think is fun to get to know each other.
I also like to read other answers to what I answer but not always, however there are some people I actually look forward to their answers because I like how they reply or I am curious to see what the think about some subjects.
I read all the answers, and sometimes remember to write something for the "so what happened?" section.
I only send flowers to those answers that I like best, but I might send a flower to a couple (or more) of the answers.
I also send flowers to other's responses, if I like their responses.
I read every single one, try to even respond to those that really gave good advice and always give them a flower for taking the time to respond to me. Unless, of course, they were rude which seems to happen more than it should on this site.
I still answer when others have answered b/c even though mine might be the 30th that said the same thing, mine might be a bit different or just hearing it 30 times can help them to better make their decision.
when I post I usually read all the answers. When I send flowers I usually just send to the ones I agree with most or the ones I found most helpful to my situation. Reading to answers to others depends - on how many, if there seems to be a lot of opinions, what I'm putting off doing....
I think I am a mamapedia addict, I love reading questions and reading other peoples advice, and when I feel like I have a bit of insight I will answer. I do try to make my reply a helpful one, although some questions do bring out my snarky side, and other questions if I have a very strong opinion on I try and word in a positive way, but I have had people not see my response as how I intended it ( that happens, this is type written and it is sometimes hard to get the writers inflection/intention clearly at times)
I read Every response I get when I post a question.
I guess I am willy nilly about flowers...I only check ones that I receive once in a while...I send flowers to people I agree with or that I feel are helpful.
I guess I look at this site as mostly a supportive positive place for women, it makes me sad when I see posts that generate a lot of negative feelings.
When I log on the comp it is one of the first things I check...I am at home a lot and I have a special needs child and well, this site is like my treat to me...much better for me than a piece of chocolate = ) AND with the added benefit of being a good reminder that there are so many other mama's out there that are in a similar boat as my own.
i ALWAYS read every response to one of my questions, and i do send flowers to all respondents as i truly appreciate anyone taking their valuable time to address my question. i suppose if i got an ugly one i wouldn't. so far that hasn't happened, but then i guess i haven't asked a lot of questions.
i usually read all the answers in any thread i'm interested enough to respond to. if there are an overwhelming number of responses i might skim. it's there that i'm choosy about which ones i flower.
i generally respond first, then scroll through and read the responses. not always, though. no rules about that one.
:) khairete
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My pattern is a lot like yours. Although I have only posted one request ever, I do read as many of the questions in "my" areas of greatest interest, and I also read as many of the responses as I can find time for. I give flowers to just about anybody who has taken the time to give a thoughtful answer, if I can find any agreement with their advice.
