When you get into an old thread, do you read whats going on and join in the discussion or do you just answer the original question?

I read what was posted. Reading is easier than typing. If someone said what I wanted to say I don’t need to repeat them.

But also think that the site should be focused on answering the question. I’m not here for debate. I like questions and answer to those questions. Questions that have real answers. But the site has pretty much strayed from that and I spend a lot less time here.

@johnpowell Fair enough. To be honest, I am here for debate. If a question has a “real” answer I can probably google it.

either, neither and/or both. And award lurve if warranted.

I always read everything. But I do that in RL also.

It does irritate me when people pay absolutely no attention to previous answers and jump in with half-assed nonsense.

I read all of the answers and then go from there. If I feel I have a really good answer to the question that hasn’t been given yet, I’ll give my answer and then respond to the ongoing conversation if I want to do that as well.

The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

I generally read every response and then decide if I have something to add (either to the original question or the ongoing conversation). If I’m pressed for time or something and can’t read an exceptionally long thread, but still think I have a worthwhile answer to give, I mention that I haven’t read the replies and hope I’m not repeating someone.

Depends on how much time I’ve got.