Type up a post, and then just close the window and not post it?

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T-1 Thunder

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OR - what is the craziest email/post you've sent?

Believe it or not, some people never do this(avoid sending).

That was the case with me when I was younger. Anything that flies into the brain flies right out of my mouth. No checkpoint in between.

And it would carry through to posts on the net. I'd hit "submit reply" 100% of the time. :laughing As I get older, I learn to bite my tongue. In person and on the net.

Since my age and duration around people seem to affect my ability to do this, I wager the experience lends me the luxury to be spared a lot of misunderstood drama.

On one end, it feels a little dishonest, but on the other, sometimes you decide a joke may be missed or the wrong reception taken.

:dunno

The reason for this thread is to hear sage advice from folks that have it done a long time and have perfected the judgement call.
(I'm about to delete this whole thread, actually...)
 
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*Tina*

Fuck off
I do it all the time. Sometimes it just feels good to type it out and not post it. Kinda like letters never sent. Sometimes the best things are left unsaid.
 
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T-1 Thunder

newbie
Oh, reason I post is because I almost just sent emails.

#1: Brother has daughter that figured out Gmail through ipad or itouch or something fancy. Sent to whole family. Another family member compliments her on being smart. So I reply to all and say "Put her in your chair at work and take a vacation. Nobody will notice the difference!". :thumbup But then I didn't send it because I'm talking shit about him filling a warm chair at work. :( But it's still kinda funny. :laughing

#2: Another brother is getting shipped overseas(military). Going to Afghan any time now. So he sends an email to the whole family with his address over there. I reply to all and say "Are you allowed to get porn there?" :laughing But I didn't click send.


So I started this thread to hear your stories. Remember, FAMILY is always bonus points, because pissing off grandma or someone is over the top.
 
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T-1 Thunder

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But fear not folks, because I will say these things in person. ;)

Difference will be, with email #1, my brother will see my face so there won't be room for misunderstand(guaranteed truth). With email #2, I would whisper it to him so grandma doesn't hear(selective audience). :laughing

Just tell me about the craziest thing you've ever emailed to everyone at your office or your entire family if you're not the type to restrain. "Reply to all" for the MFing win!
 
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tzrider

tzrider

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T-1 Thunder said:
#2: Another brother is getting shipped overseas(military). Going to Afghan any time now. So he sends an email to the whole family with his address over there. I reply to all and say "Are you allowed to get porn there?" :laughing But I didn't click send.
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Just my opinion, but I don't think your honesty can be impugned for not having sent that.
 
tuxumino

tuxumino

purrfect
some things are better said face to face, when both are drinking, and naked in a hot tub.

things said in person pass in to the air and can be forgotten, things typed on the intrawebz can come back to haunt you.

there is no privacy on the intrawebz, don't type it if you can't have in tomorrows headlines.
 
jt2

jt2

Eschew Obfuscation
I'll frequently tag something to comment on using the multiquote button, and wind up not following through as I read the thread because someone has already made the same point.

Likewise, I'll sometimes bang out a post, read it, and decide it really isn't as interesting as I thought it was going to be. (notes time to see how long it takes for someone to suggest doing so more) :p
 
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