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snadge:
Hi Everyone,

               I just wanted to put it out there, that I'm aware that a lot of people probably find my posts annoying to read due to their length, well it's because I'm a very, very lonely person who's been living alone for almost 8 years now (with only 5-6 visitors a year by family - by choice), so I can 'drone on' a bit—I just want people to understand where it comes from, and I apologise if people find it annoying, I do try to keep it short when I can.

cheers.

kitz:
I hadn't particularly noticed.  We have all different types of posts and posters.  Some people use more words and sometimes its better to do so for the sake of clarity.  Friendly chat type posts are fine with me.

Alex Atkin UK:
I've been accused once or twice of "mansplaining" on other forums simply because I always try to over-explain things, especially when it comes to technical things.

I brush it off as oh I'm sorry the question you asked on a technical forum I wanted to make 100% sure you understood all the nuance of what you were asking.  I'd rather over-inform someone than give them bad advice because they hadn't considered other aspects of their situation.

For note, as I'm my mums carer who is vulnerable I haven't left the house since the pandemic started, well just once for a hospital appointment.  I had only just started forcing myself to socialise more a few years before the pandemic so its been a pretty painful experience suddenly stopping.

kitz:
Far worse is the short abrupt type of posting. or those who think they are entitled and those lacking manners.


>>since the pandemic started<<

I wouldnt be surprised if it has affected a lot of people. I'm also classed as vulnerable.  My own social life has plummeted since the pandemic, but that is down to a triad of things transport and not driving, my own mobility and closure of several places and social groups that ceased because of the pandemic.  I am still optimistic of getting pain under some sort of control to be able to go out. Next year I have an event that I have to attend and wouldnt want to miss.... so Im attempting a trial run in the next few months of being away from home for a few days which will be a first for me since the pandemic.

Alex Atkin UK:
Yeah transport doesn't help.  I used to get the train out of the city once a month, but I don't feel safe around that many people any more.

I generally liked public transport given I don't have much exposure to other people without it, would be rather lonely driving everywhere on my own, though owning a car is far too expensive so I wouldn't be afford to actually do anything if I had one.

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