I have been seeing too many posts that are either large walls of text or otherwise too long to read. I won't name any names but I can't stop others from doing so. If your post is four paragraphs or longer chances are people will skip it. If you post is in a brighter than default text color chances are an average person won't tolerate more than 2 paragraphs and someone with sensitive eyes will skip it. People almost always skip "walls of text" it is simply bad writing.

Of course there are a few exceptions to this. First off the four paragraph rule doesn't apply to thread topics and there are cases if you are a poster like Verbose or Grym (naming because this is not negative) who regularly respond to 6 or more posts in one post. The 4 paragraph rule does not apply to for the total post but instead each individual response. The 4 paragraph limit is an approximate guess made by me and varies from person to person.

If you want to shorten your posts or generally make them easier to read here are a few tips:

• provide links to source(s), you won't have to write as much information this way and it will give your argument more credibility if your it is supported by someone reputable.
• Get strait to the point, this isn't an essay: introductions, conclusion, or any other kinds of fluff are unnecessary in posts.
• If you are going to use a custom color use one that is duller than the default color not brighter, other wise many people won't read it because it is irritates them.
• Proper spacing
• pronouns and acronyms.

Just kiddin'. I may have a longer attention span than most, but I haven't found any post on here that was either too long or too bright to read completely. The ones that are too long or a tad brighter than normal are usually interesting and diverse enough to keep my attention to the point I don't mind. The boring ones, well, there are some really boring posts I find difficulty getting through, but I deal with it. It's not the poster's fault some of us have problems.

You could always ask them to summarize their text in a PM.

Edit: It would get kinda annoying though

Great job, Carce. This should be pinned.

Not only would it get annoying but it could be seen as flaming if taken out of context and the last thing I need is a rat getting me banned.

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Edit: Yes I do see the irony in the lack of views on this topic.