Is it a good idea to "second" what someone else has said, or just see it is already answered and move on?

If I see something has been beat to death, I usually won’t bother, but sometimes if I have a similar opinion I’ll second it and tweak it a bit.

If it is something “fact based” and I agree I will second it so the person asking the question knows that multiple people agree that it is what should probably be done.

“If it is something “fact based” and I agree I will second it so the person asking the question knows that multiple people agree that it is what should probably be done.”
-@johnpowell

words to live by… seconded!

Meh- probably move on. I habitually re-answer though. Everyone’s take is a little different and people are sadly too impatient to read every word first most of the time.

Usually I’ll second it with a story that gives insight as to how I formed my opinion or if it’s fact based I’ll tell why I know the answer or will cite a link to show the answer.

If they have literally everything I was going to say I’ll give them a GA for thinking alike. If I have more to say I’ll ellaborate. If it’s been said many times I’ll just move on, no need to beat a dead horse this is the first time I’ve actually used that saying and let me just say WHO WOULD DO THAT??! anyways, you get my point..

I often second (and sometimes third or fourth) an answer if it’s at the beginning of a thread. Even if I have nothing to add, I figure at least the asker will be sure if many say the same thing. Beyond that, I move on.

I’d rather they did that than type “x2”.

@YARNLADY I’ll always second or maybe even tenth or thirtieth a response to a 10K or 20K partay!
<rolls eyes> It wouldn’t be much of a party with one answerer and everyone just GA!-ing that response now would it?!

Heehee! I just had to “second” on this thread ;D

I like the richness of lots of answers—all different from the unique responders. Unless it really can’t be said any other way, or way too many have given their opinions. Then, it’s just a second.

I agree with what @justn, @johnpowell, @Dr_C, @nzigler, @sevenfourteen, @augustlan, @SpatzieLover and @The_Compassionate_Heretic said…oh, and what @skfinkel just said too! :)

I second @forestGeek!!!!!!

Robert’s Rules of Order requires a second before you can vote on a motion.

It depends on my mood. Often I’ll have a little something to add. But sometimes I just give a GA and move on.

thirding @forestGeek

I will always give Lurve to an answer that is what I was going to say. Whether I add a comment depends on what else has been said by others, and whether I feel I have anything to add to the discussion.

There was a time when I’d get to a question right after @Marina, and shed already said exactly what I was going to say, and I got a bit frustrated because she was getting all the Lurve! But it’s not her fault that she’s quicker than I, and she’s an awesome Jelly!

I second it (and give it lurve) and then add to it if I feel it necessary!

I think every so often, I do that, especially in relationship questions. I find that if from what I read, I deduce that the asker’s being treated like crap by their partner, I am inclined to second whichever responses will help the asker come to a place of self-care.

Sure. In some cases one can agree 100% without having to add anything. Sometimes you agree and have to add XYZ. Sometimes you agree except for XYZ. Sometimes you are not sure. Sometimes you disagree except XYZ. Sometimes you disagree 100%. Did I miss anything?

I don’t think you should say the same as someone already said. Maybe people don’t read what was written before them.