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Originally Posted by Skeezyks
Perhaps it's simply a matter of people feeling unworthy... as if they don't deserve the attention... others have more serious problems... that sort of thing. Often too, I think, where you tend to see this is at the beginning of posts written by members who are still very new. So there is perhaps also an element of shyness about it as well. It is true, though, as Travelinglady mentions, that posts that really are long tend to attract fewer readers.  |
I agree. When offering up the caveat apology, I sense the poster questions the worthiness of both themselves and the matter at hand. Are they concerned about judgement they and their problem are not worth our time. I truly hope this is not the case for them.
Admittedly, I am guilty of passing by some of the ultra long posts. One of my side symptoms is reduced concentration and it is just plain difficult to stay focused.
On another note though, I find some posts far too too short. At least some context would be helpful.