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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 1:49:45 GMT
Paragraphs are your friend and mine. Honestly, when I open a thread if the post is one long run-on paragraph with no breaks, I close it without even bothering. It hurts my eyes and gives me a headache. Be kind to your fellow Refupeas: use paragraphs, please.  |
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Post by myshelly on Nov 27, 2014 2:05:19 GMT
Yes!
Absolutely agree.
It is SO difficult to read your post if there are no spaces or breaks in your writing.
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Post by Zee on Nov 27, 2014 2:08:30 GMT
Your eyes must be awfully weak if they hurt after reading a block of text unbroken by a blank line, just like the people who claim they get headaches if they have to read in all caps.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 27, 2014 2:17:23 GMT
Also, the text wraps.
It is not necessary
to hit return as you near
the end of the text block. The
computer will take care of
it. I do not like to
feel like I am reading
free-form poetry.
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 27, 2014 2:17:47 GMT
I'm assuming she's joking / exaggerating about her eyes hurting and getting a headache. I do agree, if I see a post with just a big block of typing I rarely read past the first line.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 2:22:15 GMT
I have exotropia with crossed diplopia, so yes, it does hurt my eyes. However, I think you'll find that many people with perfectly normal vision also experience difficulty in reading large blocks of text without breaks. Even healthy eyes need to rest now and again. You're a real peach, aren't you?  Why would you make such an assumption? |
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Post by PLurker on Nov 27, 2014 2:32:45 GMT
Hurt eyes, headaches or not, it just plain hard to read. If it is easier for you to type it out that way, go for it. Then go back and correct/make paragraphs before hitting send. I do that sometimes. If I've forgotten or haven't sometimes, sorry.  |
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Post by melanell on Nov 27, 2014 2:52:04 GMT
Your eyes must be awfully weak if they hurt after reading a block of text unbroken by a blank line, just like the people who claim they get headaches if they have to read in all caps. All caps or no paragraphs can be difficult to read. And if someone is straining to see/read something, then yes, it can eventually cause discomfort. I don't understand why it seems hard for you to believe this can be true for some folks. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 2:58:56 GMT
ginacivey gets a pass. Her posting style is entrenched.
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Post by Zee on Nov 27, 2014 3:12:28 GMT
Your eyes must be awfully weak if they hurt after reading a block of text unbroken by a blank line, just like the people who claim they get headaches if they have to read in all caps. All caps or no paragraphs can be difficult to read. And if someone is straining to see/read something, then yes, it can eventually cause discomfort. I don't understand why it seems hard for you to believe this can be true for some folks. I'll bet you don't. It's because it's stupid, that's why. You can either read on the internet without pain or you can't. I don't believe for one second that a blank line every now and again makes all the difference. It might help keep thoughts and points separate, but saying it's the difference between actual pain and no pain? Or being physically able to read or not read a post? Not buying it. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 5:07:48 GMT
Brawl about syntax!
On this fine Thanksgiving eve,
I'm thankful for all.
Line breaks, ellipses
Abused liked ginger stepkids
ALL CAPS ROCK MY WORLD.
These first world problems
We love them so: the line at
Sams is goddamn slow.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Nov 27, 2014 6:06:05 GMT
I tend not to bother reading seemingly endless posts, with no paragraphs often very little in the way of punctuation. It is too much like hard work.
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Post by garcia5050 on Nov 27, 2014 6:30:27 GMT
You know what's odd? I put hard breaks while I am typing, but when I post, the breaks sometimes go away.
Testing. (One return)
Another test (two returns)
update. I learned that I need to press return twice.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 27, 2014 7:27:20 GMT
Yes. Paragraphs.
That's all I have to say.
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Post by IPeaFreely on Nov 27, 2014 7:37:42 GMT
heres my question...why do people feel the need to put (warning..long) in their thread title? why do we need to be warned about this?
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Post by grinningcat on Nov 27, 2014 12:36:32 GMT
heres my question...why do people feel the need to put (warning..long) in their thread title? why do we need to be warned about this? I always wonder the same thing... |
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Post by christine58 on Nov 27, 2014 12:39:28 GMT
heres my question...why do people feel the need to put (warning..long) in their thread title? why do we need to be warned about this? And some aren't even long at all....LOL |
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Post by Dalai Mama on Nov 27, 2014 13:10:26 GMT
I'm dyslexic - reading a large block of text is impossible for me.
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Post by Merge on Nov 27, 2014 14:18:59 GMT
Why we use paragraphs, and how to use them: www.bobbrooke.com/WritersCorner/paragraphswhentouse.htmPersonally, I don't read long, incoherent blocks of text because I don't enjoy trying to organize your thoughts for you. If you want to make a point or convince me of something, you'll have to organize them yourself. |
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Post by YooHoot on Nov 27, 2014 14:24:39 GMT
heres my question...why do people feel the need to put (warning..long) in their thread title? why do we need to be warned about this? I always wonder the same thing... So you can get refreshments ready before you start. |
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Post by grinningcat on Nov 27, 2014 14:25:29 GMT
I always wonder the same thing... So you can get refreshments ready before you start. But of course! Snacks are important during long drawn out reads. |
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Post by anxiousmom on Nov 27, 2014 14:26:07 GMT
I have some eye issues that make it difficult for me to read long blocks of texts. Actually, if I could get you all to use really BIG font, and only a couple of words per line that would be great. Thanks.  |
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Post by YooHoot on Nov 27, 2014 14:27:55 GMT
I have some eye issues that make it difficult for me to read long blocks of texts. Actually, if I could get you all to use really BIG font, and only a couple of words per line that would be great. Thanks.
Hap
py
Thank
sgiving.
Better?
Could you imagine heartcat using that font? 
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Nov 27, 2014 14:30:32 GMT
ginacivey gets a pass. Her posting style is entrenched. What do you mean by entrenched? I am not saying she should not get a pass, I just don't know what entrenched means. |
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Post by sweetshabbyroses on Nov 27, 2014 14:35:16 GMT
Thanks Garcia 5050 for the tip. If this post is in reference to my earlier posting............I would like everyone to know that I did attempt to put spaces between the paragraphs in my post. I hit "enter" once but when I hit "send/upload" and my posting showed up, the spacing between paragraphs wasn't there. I will follow Garcia 5050's tip next time. I wish people would not ASSUME someone is ignorant of grammar when it is only a matter of not understandings the functions of this board. Of course I'm "liable" to do it again..........hahahahahaha.....so grammar police, get out your red pen!!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Nov 27, 2014 14:37:16 GMT
Paragraphs are your friend and mine. Honestly, when I open a thread if the post is one long run-on paragraph with no breaks, I close it without even bothering. It hurts my eyes and gives me a headache. Be kind to your fellow Refupeas: use paragraphs, please. Being kind to your fellow Refupeas  I would rather more Peas close the tread then reply with how dumb they think the OP is. It seems like many can read well enough to post at least some type of, "Well I would never . . ." reply. |
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Post by gar on Nov 27, 2014 14:37:21 GMT
ginacivey gets a pass. Her posting style is entrenched. What do you mean by entrenched? I am not saying she should not get a pass, I just don't know what entrenched means. It means long standing, of old, dug in.  |
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Post by Nink on Nov 27, 2014 14:40:11 GMT
Thanks Garcia 5050 for the tip. If this post is in reference to my earlier posting............I would like everyone to know that I did attempt to put spaces between the paragraphs in my post. I hit "enter" once but when I hit "send/upload" and my posting showed up, the spacing between paragraphs wasn't there. I will follow Garcia 5050's tip next time. I wish people would not ASSUME someone is ignorant of grammar when it is only a matter of not understandings the functions of this board. Of course I'm "liable" to do it again..........hahahahahaha.....so grammar police, get out your red pen!! I don't think this is all on you, I've seen much longer paragraph-less posts than yours before. Maybe it was just the straw that broke the camels back. |
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Nov 27, 2014 14:49:50 GMT
What do you mean by entrenched? I am not saying she should not get a pass, I just don't know what entrenched means. It means long standing, of old, dug in. I thought it might be some computer thing. Having a slight DUH moment there.  |
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Post by georgiapea on Nov 27, 2014 16:34:45 GMT
Long paragraphs don't bother me at all. Long posts are usually fun although I do feel some posters are lacking in communication skills and could have been more concise. I sometimes wonder if they didnt read what was written before hitting the send button. But we all have different styles and the verbose get to participate too.
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