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As for style..I've noticed lately a few newish (I think?) posters with really, really dramatic stories. A lot of them, in every thread they post in. It's a little difficult for me not to start wondering at the veracity of some of it, especially when they seem to meet *so* many people who treat them badly. I mean, I have no idea, all of it could be totally true, and I'm not sure if there's something in 'style' there that could change to make it seem a little less questionable. There are also lots of people who have a lot of odd encounters who I never question, so it might just be me!
I think there is a lot to be said for thanking people for their responses. Whether or not you find them helpful for not, if you did ask for advice, its always nice and polite to thank everyone.
Quote from: Allyson on July 29, 2011, 12:59:54 AMAs for style..I've noticed lately a few newish (I think?) posters with really, really dramatic stories. A lot of them, in every thread they post in. It's a little difficult for me not to start wondering at the veracity of some of it, especially when they seem to meet *so* many people who treat them badly. I mean, I have no idea, all of it could be totally true, and I'm not sure if there's something in 'style' there that could change to make it seem a little less questionable. There are also lots of people who have a lot of odd encounters who I never question, so it might just be me!I know what you mean... I have had a couple of side eye reactions at times, but then step back and look at my own posts. I am sure a good number of them seem outlandish and hard to believe. I can remember a really old one in particular that I debated not updating because the updates were clinically insane and I figured no one would believe me. But I couldn't keep the hilarity from the board, so I figured I would handle the fallout if someone thought I was exaggerating.Found it! And people were asking for updates... too funny. http://www.etiquettehell.com/smf/index.php?topic=29767.0http://www.etiquettehell.com/smf/index.php?topic=41896.0