Agreed. It seems the virtual world has no premium on space; it doesn't cost the platform any more for a 2 minute article than it does for a 20 minute article. I guess this allows for a level of self-indulgence or, at the minimum, doesn't promote brevity.
I was raised to be terse; speak what's on your mind simply and in as few words as possible. Maybe that's a lost virtue. Sure seems like it. But some things do require more words, more time. If you get to the point most of the time, people are probably willing to bear with you when your point takes a bit longer to make.
I don't mind how long an article is if I'm interested. I'm a slow reader, but if it has my attention, I'm in for the ride. If I ain't into it, I won't have a look long or short.
I like short books. Most of my favourite books are short.
That's bad event management by the chair, and the other participants taking advantage. If you tell people they've got 5 minutes, it's amazing how many don't appreciate how little time that is when reading aloud.
Agreed. It seems the virtual world has no premium on space; it doesn't cost the platform any more for a 2 minute article than it does for a 20 minute article. I guess this allows for a level of self-indulgence or, at the minimum, doesn't promote brevity.
I was raised to be terse; speak what's on your mind simply and in as few words as possible. Maybe that's a lost virtue. Sure seems like it. But some things do require more words, more time. If you get to the point most of the time, people are probably willing to bear with you when your point takes a bit longer to make.
I don't mind how long an article is if I'm interested. I'm a slow reader, but if it has my attention, I'm in for the ride. If I ain't into it, I won't have a look long or short.
I like short books. Most of my favourite books are short.
Good point! Especially if you're waiting for your turn to do open mic at the end of a long night.
That's bad event management by the chair, and the other participants taking advantage. If you tell people they've got 5 minutes, it's amazing how many don't appreciate how little time that is when reading aloud.