Do you ever read the OP of a thread first?

[Droobie]

Do you read the OP of a thread first? Do you jump to the last post in the thread and respond to that? If you're reading this, vote "Apples & Oranges" in the poll.

[Terri]

I always read the OP first. ;) I hate thread drift: I think it is one of the biggest problems facing mankind today!! :D

[Snowy]

Apples and oranges! :D...:P

[Konnie]

Apples & Oranges

[cindylou]

Apples and Oranges.

[CeCe]

Apples & oranges :D

[SolomonVII]

On polls, I vote on the poll first before I read anything else. If I am am arriving at a thread for the most recent post area, i will read what was posted last to see if the current discussion is of interest, but even then I will read the OP before posting. Usually though, I go to a certain forum, find a topic that interests me, and start with the first post.

[Paula]

I always read the OP first. ;) I hate thread drift: I think it is one of the biggest problems facing mankind today!! :D
Exactly! ^_^
Generally, I make it a point to read the OP first, otherwise, it's easy to digress. If there are a lot of replies and the subject matter of the thread has changed, I quote the main theme of the lead post and go on from there.

[Droobie]

Hmmm... it would seem that less thatn 50% so far do NOT read the OP?... *LOL*

[James Sez]

I agree with the OP 100%. Thanx for the post :D

[sunshine]

LOL good poll
apples and oranges :)

[Terri]

Exactly!
Generally, I make it a point to read the OP first, otherwise, it's easy to digress. If there are a lot of replies and the subject matter of the thread has changed, I quote the main theme of the lead post and go on from there.

:D I have been know to quote the OP post too, just to try to get the topic back to where it should be! ;) :D

Hmmm... it would seem that less thatn 50% so far do NOT read the OP?... *LOL*

Droobie is there some way to program it where you can't see the rest of the thread until you have seen the OP!! :D That would be a dream come true. :D

[Dracil]

Generally I read OPs first, but on polls, I read the polls first.

[Col]

I always read the OP first. ;) I hate thread drift: I think it is one of the biggest problems facing mankind today!! :D
here here and thread hijacking !

Oops am I drifting now? Sorry :)

Bless Ya
Col :) <><

[Dracil]

Hmmm... it would seem that less thatn 50% so far do NOT read the OP?... *LOL*
Actually, I'd say that the poll shows that 50% vote before reading the OP, not that they don't read it at all.

[Palatka44]

Washington State and Florida tree fruit.:P

[sioleabha]

I read from the top of a page down. If there's a poll, that first. Then OP and every other post after in order. Only makes sense to me.

[MsAnne]

I vote Oranges and Apples.

(You know, just leaving that reading back to front option open!) :D

[BigToe2]

I said yes, because I do. and I read this one... So I should have voted Apples and Oranges, but figured this coulda been a fluke so just said yes.

[Rising Tree]

Clever poll. :)

[katylees]

apples n oraaaanges! lol :S

[GraceReborn]

Apples and Oranges

[Kathy]

I read the op first... (i think) lol

[Glorianna]

Only when I am confused do I read the OP.

[jeffs_girl_2004]

Apples and oranges, I always read the first one to see what the person who posted it said.

[Starcrystal]

Apples & Oranges.

I've gone on some interesting sounding threads and found page 10 or whatever is so off topic its like a new subject. I on occasion don't read an OP if I see the posts are still along the same lines as the subject title.... but thats rare: "Bananas!"

[caitlincares]

Apples and Oranges.

I know I got that one right :D

[rubberduckie]

oh, I see, I read it ;) But, so that was the point of the apples and oranges with the curso thing, and how come Droobie postd so many polling things????

[TheMainException]

I don't even know what and OP is.....AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!!

[sweetlambofgod]

I read the OP sometimes, but not always

[brinny]

Do you read the OP of a thread first? Do you jump to the last post in the thread and respond to that? If you're reading this, vote "Apples & Oranges" in the poll.

ROFL!! Ya' sneak!! :P

[Nevada77]

I always read the OP first then usually the the first page. If it is a really good thread i will read all of them then post.

Nevada :angel:

[Moros]

Yes, always.

[Roxa]

Apples & oranges

[MQTA]

Peaches and cream

[Polycarp1]

One thing I will sometimes do, if a thread has experienced thread drift, is, after having read the whole thread, respond to the last post in it (or the last one with substantive comments that interest me) and then try to tie the quoted post and my response back to the OP topic in an effort to get the thread back on track.

[Nancaroo]

Apples and Oranges

[indeep]

I read the OP all the time... it's the rest of them I don't usually worry about ;)

[~Mrs. A2J~]

I usually read all posts in a thread before I post.

[okiemommy26]

apples and oranges

[Maeyken]

Apples and Oranges, of course! I want to know what the thread is about.

[jcright]

Yeah..usually read the first two or three posts, then skip to the end. Depends on how long the thread is.

[Ellie022]

apples and oranges lol

[Hisbygrace]

I believe the only way to get a full understanding of the post is to read the first one.

[Saruman]

Sometimes both, especially if the last post has something for me to reply to.

[sammipher]

always read the first and try to read all the posts in front of mine..i think others opinions are interesting.

[Raithlin]

Apples and Oranges, indeed. I read the first few and the last page or so, before replying [or voting, for that matter ;)]

[Mashley]

Apples and oranges

[GodFlute2]

I do most of the time, but not always.

[Dmckay]

I always read the OP first, and respond to that first from my frame of reference. Afterwords I read the additional posts in response to see if there is something else that has come up that needs an additional response.

[*Starlight*]

Apples and Oranges! :)

[Dr. Holly]

Yes, I always read the OP first. It gives me an idea of what the actual topic is. Then if the discussion seems extremely deep, I will read each post in the thread to ensure that I am on top of the latest ideas, etc. If it's kind of random, I usually skip to the last page and post based on the last few posts. So of course Apples & Oranges was my poll choice :)

[BillR]

I read the OP first and then i go get my apples and oranges, i'm feeling hungry.:thumbsup:

[hannabl]

Lol

[eternal_flame_1988]

apples and oranges

[bill16652]

guess i read it

[servant4ever]

I don't understand the Apples and Oranges choice

[ysl_75]

Me too I don't understand either...:)

[Scholar in training]

Apples and oranges.

I'll usually read the original post, but that doesn't mean that I will respond to it. ;)

[IrishGrace]

apples & oranges

[Mishap]

I always read the first post*. If the thread is very long I usually read the first 3-4 pages, a few middle pages and then the last couple of pages. It annoys me when you get random replies in the middle of a discussion.




*Apples and Oranges!

[AvgJoe]

OP first.

[tqpix]

I voted "Yes", but that was before I read the OP.

Apples & Oranges.

:D

[SallyNow]

Reading the OP first makes sense, just as apples and oranges should always be sung in a green VW bug that sails along the river Gum. :P

[knownbeforetime]

You read the OP to see what the topic and/or question is. You read the first few posts, then a few middle posts, and the last few posts. Did they answer the question? Yes? Is it right? Then I post. If it's the wrong answer, I kindly supply my own.

Happy posting, y'all!

[Tanyalita]

Sometimes. But I put Apples & Oranges. Why were we supposed to vote that, again? o.O

[x Genuine For Christ x]

Apples & Oranges ;)

[Freedom&Light]

I usually only read the first page. LOL! I will sometimes read the last page to see where things end up, but to answer the OP question- apples&oranges.

[Melancholy]

I read the original post and voted what's an OP?;)

Just kidding
Apples and Oranges.:) .

[runner_for_jc]

Huh?

[Mal2]

yea sure why not, its at least courteious to reply on topic

[lin1235]

Yep I do (or should I say Apples and Oranges?)

[bubblefish]

Apples and oranges :D

[mightymoespecshoward05]

it depends what the suject is. sports no...anything else yes.

[joeman1]

I always read the OP first before replying and usually I read several of the other posts as well before posting myself

[underOATH!]

What's an OP?

[twyrch]

Do you read the OP of a thread first? Do you jump to the last post in the thread and respond to that? If you're reading this, vote "Apples & Oranges" in the poll.

Only if I haven't been to the thread before.

[brinny]

Always....why, what did it say? :P

[FlyerBoy]

Apples and oranges

[Oblivious]

Yes, I always read the whole OP.

[tbird_energizerbunny]

Apples and organes!

[Illuminite]

ok so there were 16 of us that dont/did not understand OP.i gotcha now.i sometimes read them.

[GEO4CHRIST]

I dont know what an op is

[MQTA]

Opening

Post

go back and read post #1, that's an "OP"

[reformedfan]

yeah, then I post wildly unrelated to the present mood & discussion & everyone knows I'm an idiot

[Lithium Hobo]

Apples and Oranges are great. :D However, I voted yes because a poll sometimes doesn't require reading the OP, in this case, it was a trick. Posieden fools me again.

[humblemuslim]

I always read the OP is standard threads, but in Poll threads I tend to vote before I look at any post, so that my answer is kept true my first impression, not skewed by some comment (Such as your apples and oranges comment).

Thus I voted Yes before my answer could be influenced by the response you wanted people to choose.

[A New Dawn]

Do you read the OP of a thread first? Do you jump to the last post in the thread and respond to that? If you're reading this, vote "Apples & Oranges" in the poll.
The poll question was tricky. I always read the OP first, unless it is a poll. If it is a poll, I never read the OP first because it can often skew your natural feelings about the question.

The title should be "Do you ever read the OP of a poll thread first?" ;)

[immersedingrace]

Yes. I don't always read all the posts though.

Blessings

[sing4him]

Apples & Oranges ;)

[JustPrayAnyways]

Apples and oranges!:D

[Andrelj]

Of course Apples and oranges. It's good to know what the thread is about.

[Brooke4Jesus]

i will go with apples and oranges... It doesnt really make sence to reply to the last thread if you havent read the first.. you could get going on a little bunny trail that turns into a BIG bunny trail

[Domi_Adsum_05]

You got me!!

Hey! I always read the OP except when it comes to polls! :D
I read the poll question and reply first.

[PastorJason]

Apples and Oranges. But I also like bananas.

[freyajem]

Do you read the OP of a thread first? Do you jump to the last post in the thread and respond to that? If you're reading this, vote "Apples & Oranges" in the poll.

I had to vote apples and oranges cuz it told me to. When I first started doing polls, I didn't know about the OP and sometimes voted wrong and gave answers, thoughts not quite related. It's better reading the OP.:clap:

[freyajem]

Apples and Oranges. But I also like bananas.

bananas are good and I be a good monkey with you....I like bananas too.

[Unique]

Very cute Droobie :D

[BillR]

pears and watermelons :D

[ummidrinkcherrycoke]

Depends on who wrote the op

[Ric]

Apples & Oranges

[MetalBlade]

Apples and Oranges :D

[ClaireZ]

Do you read the OP of a thread first? Do you jump to the last post in the thread and respond to that? If you're reading this, vote "Apples & Oranges" in the poll.

:D Good one! I have to admit I voted before I read the OP. :sorry:

But I did read the OP immediately right after I voted! :)

[xray01]

apples nad oranges

[Woody]

lol.....apples and oranges....thats a clever way of acctually finding out who does read it!!
I read it so long as it is shorter than a paragraph...other wise i just skim over it :)

[BubblesRelena]

Apples and Oranges!

[Witness Of His Love]

Apples and oranges. I like to know what the person who started the thread had to say before I answer. Only seems logical.

[godisgr8]

apples and oranges

[CaptainMercy]

:wave: I read what is first thrown at me which is the poll. I vote and then I read the other.^_^ :D :cool:

[GodsGrl2]

Well, what is an op? Even though I did read the first post and choose apples and orages?

[jul7246]

if it's an interesting thread,i go thru all of it from the beginning till the end,but of course if it's some game i will read the post after my last msg and the last one of the thread =)
Apples&oranges!

[Stacey]

Ha, I said "what's an OP." ;)

[HisLilyWhitePrincess]

Apples and oranges. I usually read the first post, and then jump to the last

[Rome]

I always read the OP

[cheering4jesus]

Sometimes I do and others I don't. It's according to what the post is.



Jess

[Cooter]

Apples & oranges julius? what? yeah that sounds good......I mean, anyway, the last few posters could have gone way off topic.

[haya]

My order:
1. Vote on the poll if there is one. (So, I'm one of those who voted yes. Woops!)
2. Read the OP.
3. Maybe read a couple more responses before replying. Or maybe not. If there are pages upon pages, I just reply first then read what a handful of other people have to say...

[Lori-lee]

I always read the OP but I also always check the last few posts in the thread before I comment, since my post might be offensive/insensitive given possible developments in the thread, or just might not make sense anymore because the topic has drifted...well....off topic.lol.

[schwarzes_schaf]

yes :)

[pentecostalgirl0414]

Apples and oranges. I usually read the first post, and then jump to the last
I do the same thing.
Apples & Oranges

[Artificial Intelligence]

Do you read the OP of a thread first? Do you jump to the last post in the thread and respond to that? If you're reading this, vote "Apples & Oranges" in the poll.Always? Nope.
Other: bananas & Strawberries :yum:

[trashy]

I usually read the first page then skip to the last, especially on LONG threads

[cat has felt the light!]

I'm definitely an apples and oranges kind of gal myself :D
lols,
kitten xxx

[Lake]

is there a place to vote--most of the time? in the music section,films,etc you dont need to.;)

[firestar]

I always read the first post otherwise how would I know what's being asked/discussed?

[Artificial Intelligence]

I always read the first post otherwise how would I know what's being asked/discussed?That depends on thread topics. As you get used to certain members and how they post, you'll know when to skip and when not to. Such as with many of my posts, if I add a "?" at the end of the topic title, generally reading the op is not needed. I think this most often applies to guy's, though... ;)

[Daisysqueaks]

I try to always read the OP cuz I just like to know know what's going on. Well that and I am nosey. ;)

[CardinalBaseball]

Apples and oranges. Apples over oranges. Cucumber over tomato.

[beehoney]

I voted what's an OP. Then I figured it out when I read the first post in this poll

[Amy47]

I read the OP so I know what to respond to.

[MQTA]

still, only 59% got it right, or read the OP before voting or replying, anyway

[MN John]

I usually read the OP first and then jump to the end unless there are only a few pages or the topic is especially fascinating.

[cygnusx1]

hardly ever ..................... :D

[MeganCree]

what is OP?..first post???

[Adiel batKelev]

Usually read the OP and, if interesting, first page and then, depending on the lenght of the thread, I'll graze through a few other pages and the last page.... if my interest makes it that far I'll usually post

Apples & Oranges

[Adiel batKelev]

what is OP?..first post???
OP = (depending on context) Original Post or Original Poster

[CountryLady]

oop's... I put what's an OP, but sometimes I do read the first post.

[Saint2be27]

Apples and Oranges :clap:


I always read the OP at least. I'll read the whole thread unless it's very long then I read the first page and the last page to see which way the topic went.

[HolyGuardianAngels]

Do you read the OP of a thread first? Do you jump to the last post in the thread and respond to that? If you're reading this, vote "Apples & Oranges" in the poll.



Always...:D

Apples & Oranges:yum: :yum: :yum:












God Bless
:angel:

[lollipop686]

I vote first because I don't want to be persuaded by other's opinions.

[jennistout]

i always read the OP first.

[Spudgrandma]

I always read the OP. I'm sometimes lost even after reading the OP, without it would not have a clue.

[Qidron]

Do you read the OP of a thread first? Do you jump to the last post in the thread and respond to that? If you're reading this, vote "Apples & Oranges" in the poll.

OK you confused me. I always read the OP...so after I vote that I do read the OP and then READ your OP you say to vote apples and oranges? :scratch: What?

Whad'I miss?

[MQTA]

OK you confused me. I always read the OP...so after I vote that I do read the OP and then READ your OP you say to vote apples and oranges? :scratch: What?

Whad'I miss?

The question is if you ever read the OP of a thread first, which, would, by all definitions, include the OP of this poll thread. If you read the OP, of this thread, first, you could ONLY vote Apples & Oranges. No other option. Voting Yes is false. Voting No would indicate honesty, or at least not reading This thread's OP.

I almost voted Yes, since it was a poll, but when I saw more than just Yes/No, I made sure I Read the OP and then voted A&O

[MQTA]

pretty slick, eh?

[Gardenia]

Apples & Oranges :P

[GodsJewel]

Most of the time I do.

[Qidron]

pretty slick, eh?

Yeah slick, but it didn't make sense...it's a poll...so I voted and then I read. I never considered there would be a reason to read the OP in the case of a poll. :doh:I guess I've learned something...so that's good.

[MQTA]

often you can't, or maybe shouldn't? answer a poll without reading the OP, they usually go together. explain the question, or maybe the reason for the poll.

Especially one with the question of THIS poll :)

It's a trick question, but seems to have merit

[linchen]

Apples & oranges :D

[misscaffeiney]

At least it's not a public poll, so nobody is publically humiliated for not voting "Apples & Oranges"...... :doh:

[Big Mouth Nana]

Yes, as it makes for confusion if you just jump in at page 5 and try to guess what the OP's thoughts are.

[gal4God]

What's an OP?

[SearchingintheNight]

yes

[MQTA]

yes just like apples & oranges?

[MQTA]

What's an OP? Post #1 in a Thread

[Angeldove97]

I'm an Apples and Oranges kind of girl ^_^

[Moluku]

Apples and oranges.

[Godslilgurlalways]

It said for me to pick apples and organges I don't read it all the time though:)

[PlumTea]

Do I ever read the OP? yes
Do I read it when there is a poll attached? not so much
:)

[SonOfThunder]

it helps to get the thread back on track a lot of the time

[Miracle Storm]

apples and oranges was my vote:P ^_^

[AngCath]

Almost always, however your "apples & oranges" trick got me :)

[Godisgr8r]

apples and oranges for me

[hillsidehermit]

Apples & oranges:
I always read the OP and the first page and maybe more depending on the topic, and the last page before I post, like blessings exchange. OP,first page, last page,then post. any debates, OP, first page, second page or more, last page, then post.
Jesus be with you and God bless

[handmaiden97]

very funny, I put yes because on poles I read the poll first then vote then read the rest. but in this case I should of read the post frist and put apples and oranges

[firestar]

Yes I do

[anusha]

apples and oranges it is, indeed

[JewelInHisCrown]

Apples and oranges ;)

[diana_ch]

On polls, I vote on the poll first before I read anything else. If I am am arriving at a thread for the most recent post area, i will read what was posted last to see if the current discussion is of interest, but even then I will read the OP before posting. Usually though, I go to a certain forum, find a topic that interests me, and start with the first post.
Same here

[AnimalMother]

yes. but at times i vote first, then read the OP ;)