Hi everyone! First, let me say, I'm not singling anyone out, and the views expressed here are just my own. (Although I have talked to others who agree.)

Writing in the forums.

I enjoy reading other's experiences, opinions, questions... but there are some that I don't. Why? Because it's not readable to me! Here are the things that lead me to skipping a post or a thread:

1. Writing using text message style. We don't have to pay by the word (or letter) here, so use real words!
2. Spelling. Some words are hard to spell, I know. I don't get wound up about misspelled words occasionally, but geez. Get the simple words right, please.
3. Density. When I see a long post with no separation into paragraphs, I usually skip it. My old eyes can't handle it!
4. Capitalization and punctuation. This goes along with density. A long post with no capitalization, no periods followed by a space to end sentences... yep, not gonna read it.

Please, please be kind to us! You put a lot of thought into what you want to say, spill your deepest secrets, fears, fantasies, thoughts... put some of that effort into how you write. Trust me, a lot more people will read what you have to say if you do.

Thanks, and have a wonderful day.
jeanne