How do you write a lengthy, informative comment/post? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by someacnt_@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I found it quite impressive that people are capable of this. For me, I have neither energy, nor ability, nor comprehensive knowledge to do so. So, it is always fascinating (and a bit intimidating) to see people writing these all the time. I want to ask how you guys achieve this feat.

Maybe, is it that I am nonverbal so I cannit write coherently?

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[-] lvxferre@mander.xyz 7 points 1 month ago

I don't know, even if I'm extremely prone to write huge walls of text, and need to actually take my time to abridge them.

(And every bloody time that I do abridge it, some reply makes me regret it.)

[-] Subtracty@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

When someone points out something I deleted or only alluded to for the sake of brevity, it kills me. I want to respond "....yes, I know I actually wanted to write that, but wasn't sure anyone would care or even read it."

But knowing everything doesn't get you any extra credit on Lemmy or in real life. Speaking as a recovering teachers pet my entire academic life, I find it's best to just remember that it is just a conversation. Especially on Lemmy, responses to comments are pretty rare, so any thoughtful response is welcome.

[-] lvxferre@mander.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

I'm fine with replies correctly filling what I've deleted with actual and meaningful info.

Instead, most of the time, I regret it due to some reply misrepresenting what I said - because the replier is now assuming shit, or interpreting literally a figure of speech that I've used for brevity, etc.

[-] conciselyverbose@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

I've started the habit of using spoiler tags to collapse tangents when I go overboard at times. It makes it easier for me to scroll past, so I'd assume it's also easier for people who aren't actively engaging with my posts to deal with.

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