Posting Styles

[Davey Do]

In reading the posts on all nurses over a decade since I've been a member I've noticed that there are distinct styles. Some have posts or questions which are short, sweet, and to the point. These types of posters use paragraphs with a cadence which is easily read. Others will type long run on sentences using no commas paragraphs or other types of pauses and it's almost like what we in psych call push of speech where an extremely long statement is made in one breath like they're hyperverbal and  loquacious and I guess it's because they're trying to type as fast as they have thoughts but I really don't know I can only surmise which means guess you know? Some posters find it necessary (and I am guilty of the same thing) of using parentheses instead of adjectives to (aforementionly) describe the thing (or situation or person or whatever). I can understand the use of parentheses (sometimes), however I believe (and this is only MHO) parentheses should be used sparingly like the first time I type Wrongway Regional Medical Center, I will thereafter just type (WRMC) without the parentheses except right after I type Wrongway Regional Medical Center (WRMC) < like that. Speaking of parentheses (and I know this is a long post, so please excuse me), sometimes posters will give a nurse or a patient or a nurse, doctor, ect. (not electroconvulsive therapy but Latin for "and so on") and then say right after they give the name (not their real name) like we're some sort of HIPAA Head Hunters and we're going to track down that patient, nurse or doctor ect. and say, "This member who's name I really don't know, but goes by Davey Do said your name on a post and I think that that's a HIPAA violation so I think he should get in trouble, don't you?" And what's this thing about asking questions? Why can't members just answer the OP on the information given instead of being like some sort of interrogator and drill (or grill, I get those two mixed up, like the Aztec's and the Inca's) them for the answers. It's like their not expecting some sort of Spanish Inquisition (I know- no one expects a Spanish Inquisition) and being run over by a bus, or thrown under a bus like some of my coworkers have done to me! And I'm not being a victim here even though everyone bullies me and I try my best not to wear my Little Lamb Perfume Scent #5 when I go to work on the Pack of Wolves unit (that's what we call the unit where all the older nurses work). Does anybody else have this problem?

[Davey Do]

10 minutes ago, Davey Do said:

In reading the posts on all nurses over a decade since I've been a member I've noticed that there are distinct styles. Some have posts or questions which are short, sweet, and to the point. These types of posters use paragraphs with a cadence which is easily read. Others will type long run on sentences using no commas paragraphs or other types of pauses and it's almost like what we in psych call push of speech where an extremely long statement is made in one breath like they're hyperverbal and  loquacious and I guess it's because they're trying to type as fast as they have thoughts but I really don't know I can only surmise which means guess you know? Some posters find it necessary (and I am guilty of the same thing) of using parentheses instead of adjectives to (aforementionly) describe the thing (or situation or person or whatever). I can understand the use of parentheses (sometimes), however I believe (and this is only MHO) parentheses should be used sparingly like the first time I type Wrongway Regional Medical Center, I will thereafter just type (WRMC) without the parentheses except right after I type Wrongway Regional Medical Center (WRMC) < like that. Speaking of parentheses (and I know this is a long post, so please excuse me), sometimes posters will give a nurse or a patient or a nurse, doctor, ect. (not electroconvulsive therapy but Latin for "and so on") and then say right after they give the name (not their real name) like we're some sort of HIPAA Head Hunters and we're going to track down that patient, nurse or doctor ect. and say, "This member who's name I really don't know, but goes by Davey Do said your name on a post and I think that that's a HIPAA violation so I think he should get in trouble, don't you?" And what's this thing about asking questions? Why can't members just answer the OP on the information given instead of being like some sort of interrogator and drill (or grill, I get those two mixed up, like the Aztec's and the Inca's) them for the answers. It's like their not expecting some sort of Spanish Inquisition (I know- no one expects a Spanish Inquisition) and being run over by a bus, or thrown under a bus like some of my coworkers have done to me! And I'm not being a victim here even though everyone bullies me and I try my best not to wear my Little Lamb Perfume Scent #5 when I go to work on the Pack of Wolves unit (that's what we call the unit where all the older nurses work). Does anybody else have this problem?

^What problem?^

[Daisy4RN]

LOL, I was going to ask what question until I scrolled down and saw that you already asked that yourself. I don't mind the different posting styles, I think I post different sometimes (but not sure maybe not). I don't think I use too many parenthesis (but who knows maybe I do). I think sometimes people post long posts because they are not sure what they want to say so they just keep writing. I remember an English professor telling the class that once...to make sure you know in your head what you want to say before you start writing or it just becomes a long post not really saying anything. People sometimes talk like that too, they just like to hear themselves talk, you know those types, they cant even see it. Hmm, now that I think about it maybe that instructor was talking to me, nah, I think I know what I am saying and also am keeping it pithy (at least I hope so). Anywho, were was I, oh yeah, posting styles. I think it is OK for people to have different posting styles, although one thing I have noticed (that I am sure I don't do), is that people sometimes use too many commas, have you noticed that, I do try not to do that, but sometimes do, not sure.I don't mind when people ask for clarification of something because sometimes it is not clear, but sometimes I just answer and start with something like...not sure what you meant...and go from there. What I don't like is when people just argue for the sake of arguing, I don't mind having a discussion when people disagree but I don't like arguing for no reason (that is sometimes like a pack of wolves). Also the people that ask for advice and then jump all over those who give it. So, what was your question again, well, I am not sure nor am I sure what your post was saying so I will just go ahead and agree with you and say you are correct, and while I am at it, I will just say I am correct also. So there you have it, we are both right. I think I have answered you as well as could be expected. Carry on..

PS I have also been under the bus a few times and it is definitely not a fun place to be!

[klone, MSN, RN]

I just need to point out that it's "etc" (et cetera), not "ect" 

Also, I believe that I'm one of the former of the poster types you mentioned (basically just short and sweet responses).

[sevensonnets]

I'm just glad we're seeing fewer of the Confused, need help!! RJLU vs LOPJC Spring quarter 2022. Anybody else apply yet???? After all that I don't care what their question is.

[caliotter3]

I just want coleslaw with my fish 'n chips.

[Davey Do]

43 minutes ago, klone said:

I just need to point out that it's "etc" (et cetera), not "ect" 

And that's the only mistake you found, klone?!

 

 

[Davey Do]

59 minutes ago, Daisy4RN said:

LOL, I was going to ask what question until I scrolled down and saw that you already asked that yourself. I don't mind the different posting styles, I think I post different sometimes (but not sure maybe not). I don't think I use too many parenthesis (but who knows maybe I do). I think sometimes people post long posts because they are not sure what they want to say so they just keep writing. I remember an English professor telling the class that once...to make sure you know in your head what you want to say before you start writing or it just becomes a long post not really saying anything. People sometimes talk like that too, they just like to hear themselves talk, you know those types, they cant even see it. Hmm, now that I think about it maybe that instructor was talking to me, nah, I think I know what I am saying and also am keeping it pithy (at least I hope so). Anywho, were was I, oh yeah, posting styles. I think it is OK for people to have different posting styles, although one thing I have noticed (that I am sure I don't do), is that people sometimes use too many commas, have you noticed that, I do try not to do that, but sometimes do, not sure.I don't mind when people ask for clarification of something because sometimes it is not clear, but sometimes I just answer and start with something like...not sure what you meant...and go from there. What I don't like is when people just argue for the sake of arguing, I don't mind having a discussion when people disagree but I don't like arguing for no reason (that is sometimes like a pack of wolves). Also the people that ask for advice and then jump all over those who give it. So, what was your question again, well, I am not sure nor am I sure what your post was saying so I will just go ahead and agree with you and say you are correct, and while I am at it, I will just say I am correct also. So there you have it, we are both right. I think I have answered you as well as could be expected. Carry on..

PS I have also been under the bus a few times and it is definitely not a fun place to be!

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[Davey Do]

21 minutes ago, caliotter3 said:

I just want coleslaw with my fish 'n chips.

Would you like to supersize that?

[Davey Do]

25 minutes ago, sevensonnets said:

I'm just glad

And we're all very, very happy for you, sevensonnets.

Really.

[amoLucia]

Davey and Daisy - you 2 should donate your first posts here to some English/writing skills class. Like for all the 'do's & don'ts'. Hysterical!

caliotter - do you want tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or ketchup with those fish & chips? Or just some lemon wedges?

[Emergent, RN]

@Davey Do

Paragraphs please!