The Wild... To get or not to get

[D82]

If it's any consolation, you're not the only one who feels this way. Sometimes I feel like I have issues articulating my thoughts into a coherent post that others would understand. There are lots of times I want to post something in a discussion thread, but I find that I'm struggling to actually word what I am thinking or feeling. I completely understand what you mean about sometimes it taking hours to formulate a response. Whenever I'm struggling, I just leave the thread open in the background so I can come back to it a few hours later and maybe I'll be able to better word what I want to say. Other times, though, I still haven't figured out how to write it so I don't bother posting after all and just close the thread. I think expressing ourselves verbally or in writing can be difficult for anyone, even in their first language, let alone a second language, and I'm sure there are others who agree with us, so you're certainly not alone in that. I'm glad that your posting has helped you with your writing in general. I think it has for me in my writing as well, because I know it's not TV that's getting me good marks on my essays.

I would've never imagined you had any problems with that at all. You always write so eloquently. In fact, you are one of the members I admire the most in that regard. But I believe you, and I imagine that, like you said, there are also many other people that to a greater or lesser degree have the same problem. I relate to pretty much everything you said. Similarly to you, I rarely reply immediately, I have to think first what I want to say and I reply hours later when I finally know it, but even then it takes me time to actually put it into words. And it's not because I want to make it perfect or use sophisticated words, I just want my text to be coherent and understandable.

Sometimes I manage to do it, but many times I write things that are not exactly what I think, just to finish the post. And in other occasions I can't even do it and I leave it for the next day, and the following day to the next, and so on, and finally the thread gets quite old and I think it's too late to post a reply. And it can be a bit frustrating, especially when I want to respond to someone that has spoken to me first or, for instance, when I want to express my agreement with someone no one had agreed with yet, to show that member he/she is not the only one.

But, as I said before, I know I'm progressing little by little. Looking back, I can see that, at least when I write short answers, I'm way faster now than I was when I began posting. And that's something encouraging.

D82, you can never post too much even after saying why you think you do, and I have always understood you. I really like reading from you here.

Thanks, Disney Duster. You are very kind. I also like reading your posts. Even on the occasions when I don't agree with you or with other members, it's always interesting to hear different points of view, and to learn things you hadn't thought of. Sometimes it can even make you change your opinion on things or, for example, make you appreciate a film more (or less).

[Disney Duster]

Wow, D82, had no idea you had to work so hard at writing answers. But your work really pays off! I had no idea about you either, JeanGreyForever. Well, that pays off, too.

[JeanGreyForever]

If it's any consolation, you're not the only one who feels this way. Sometimes I feel like I have issues articulating my thoughts into a coherent post that others would understand. There are lots of times I want to post something in a discussion thread, but I find that I'm struggling to actually word what I am thinking or feeling. I completely understand what you mean about sometimes it taking hours to formulate a response. Whenever I'm struggling, I just leave the thread open in the background so I can come back to it a few hours later and maybe I'll be able to better word what I want to say. Other times, though, I still haven't figured out how to write it so I don't bother posting after all and just close the thread. I think expressing ourselves verbally or in writing can be difficult for anyone, even in their first language, let alone a second language, and I'm sure there are others who agree with us, so you're certainly not alone in that. I'm glad that your posting has helped you with your writing in general. I think it has for me in my writing as well, because I know it's not TV that's getting me good marks on my essays.

I would've never imagined you had any problems with that at all. You always write so eloquently. In fact, you are one of the members I admire the most in that regard. But I believe you, and I imagine that, like you said, there are also many other people that to a greater or lesser degree have the same problem. I relate to pretty much everything you said. Similarly to you, I rarely reply immediately, I have to think first what I want to say and I reply hours later when I finally know it, but even then it takes me time to actually put it into words. And it's not because I want to make it perfect or use sophisticated words, I just want my text to be coherent and understandable.

Sometimes I manage to do it, but many times I write things that are not exactly what I think, just to finish the post. And in other occasions I can't even do it and I leave it for the next day, and the following day to the next, and so on, and finally the thread gets quite old and I think it's too late to post a reply. And it can be a bit frustrating, especially when I want to respond to someone that has spoken to me first or, for instance, when I want to express my agreement with someone no one had agreed with yet, to show that member he/she is not the only one.

But, as I said before, I know I'm progressing little by little. Looking back, I can see that, at least when I write short answers, I'm way faster now than I was when I began posting. And that's something encouraging.

Thank you so much! You are really kind to say so. I completely relate to everything you've said as well here. There are times, that I can't get exactly what I mean out, so I half-heartedly whip up a reply that isn't exactly what I wanted but I make do with it. And actually, I've also many times wanted to respond to something but I can't figure out what to say and so days pass, and by that time, I also feel that it's pointless to say anything by then. There are also definitely occasions when I want to defend something, especially because no one else seems to be and I want to show that there is someone out there who agrees. That's partly why I wanted to let you know that you're not alone in your feelings here.

I'm glad you feel that you are progressing though! That's the important part and hopefully one day all of these issues will seem a thing of the past.

[D82]

There are also definitely occasions when I want to defend something, especially because no one else seems to be and I want to show that there is someone out there who agrees. That's partly why I wanted to let you know that you're not alone in your feelings here.

I really appreciate you did so. Many times when I had explained this to other people, they don’t believe me or don’t understand how difficult it is to me. So, though I wish you didn’t have any difficulties at all, it’s comforting to know there’s someone else who has similar struggles and who understands how I feel.

I'm glad you feel that you are progressing though! That's the important part and hopefully one day all of these issues will seem a thing of the past.

I really hope so! Well, part of it is due to our personality, and that’s difficult to change, but I also think that it’s still possible to improve a lot on the areas we’re not so good at by practicing and trying hard, as I have already started to experience. So we mustn’t lose our hope.

Wow, D82, had no idea you had to work so hard at writing answers. But your work really pays off!

Thanks a lot! Well, it isn't always so difficult. If they’re short answers or easy to reply, they don’t take me so much time or effort, though certainly more than to most people. But yes, sometimes I find it quite hard.

However, though as I said, I find it frustrating at times not being able to express what I wanted to comment, I don’t want you to think it’s a suffering for me to be here. I actually really enjoy being part of this community and being able to interact with other Disney fans. And, as I also said, it helps me improve too, because otherwise I wouldn’t practice much as I don’t like to be on social media nor I do other writing activities. So, all in all, it’s been (and is) very positive for me.

[Disney Duster]

I see. Well, I'm really glad about you enjoying the community, practicing, and getting better the way you want to, D82.