To be honest, I didn't find the thread to be THAT long (but for those of you who know me, would have probably guessed that by now). I think you mentioned that too Zerok... how to the people who write out the threads that have long paragraphs of deep discussion, probably are the ones who will be reading this. Nonetheless, I thought it was very interesting.
And it was funny.
My thoughts on the matter:
I think you're right. People usually dont want to read long post because of three important factors. Patience, Attention Span, and Post count. I think, in my opinion Attention Span comes first. I do this because in today's world, everyone's attention span has greatly decreased. This has a lot to do with the fact that high speed internet, television, cell phones.... basically, electronic gizmos that work really fast. Remember back in the day (I know you wont because most of you werent even born), where you had to use the telephone with the circular dial? If you wanted to dial the number 999-9999 for example, you would have to put your finger in the small hole where the nine is, and ring it all the way back to end. Now look. Technology is so advanced that we have such things as speed dial. Not only do we not have to dial in the same circular way... but now all we have to do is push a button, or use our voice. Sure I find that pretty fascinating, but I do also realize that it is doing us all some harm.
If we dont get things fast, we decide not to get them at all.
I find those of us who still have an extended attention span, and have a great deal of patience, will go through life (no offense here) probably more successful and more intelligent. I say this because if you're given a problem, you have to take time to solve that problem, rather than just trying to find the fastest solution possible (in this case, "tldr"). Understand?
So I guess what I'm trying to say, and as well as Zerok, is to take the time to read the post. Not just his, but all from now on.
Heres a challenge. I will have the greatest respect to whoever can read all of my last 30 post. Just my last 30, nothing more. If I had a big bag of gold, I'd hand it to you if you did this.
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Very interesting read Zerok... of course, coming from you, interesting is what I would have expected :). Oh and by the way, Argentina and Pumpkin/Thanksgiving (I wasnt quite sure about the vegetable/holiday bit).
Thank you for your time.