PlaidJacket Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I've often wanted to posit this. So today is the day. For me anyway there have been numerous times (once today already) I've typed out a comment/reply to some post or topic and then after doing such and re-reading before posting.... I delete it. I do this for various reasons. Here's how it goes... I've typed something in the comment box; then - thought about it more - or lost interest in the topic - it's too long winded - it's useless blather - didn't like what I wrote - didn't like my tone - or perhaps maybe I found it therapeutic that I got it off my chest so no need to post. In others words I'm talking to myself. So I'll highlight the prepared comment; hit the back button on my keyboard and move on without posting. Don't get me wrong. It's not like when I do post something or comment (like right now) that I've decided it's profound or valuable. It's not. So how about you out there. Any other deleters in the Forum? Damn... I almost did it again. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (raises hand) Yep, I delete some of the comments I think about sending. Usually, it is because I was trying to be funny and might come off as a jerk or it might come off as a mean thing to say. (Believe me, if I have offended anyone, it was unintentional). Sometimes it is because things in that thread have gotten too heated and I don't want to get involved in it. Others, I just don't feel that it is productive. If I think it will only serve to clutter the forum, I try not to post it. P.S. If you ever see me on a golf course, I talk to myself a LOT. Heck, I just talk to myself a lot anyway. I find it is a good way to think things through. You can make more sense than if you just think about it. Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Many time have I done this. Sometimes it's my tone sometimes it's because I feel that my post isn't that important or that what I have to add isn't valuable to the topic. And then there is the times where I post something then go back and edit it fast because I'm a moron with grammar or the way I read it afterwards is not how I wanted it to come out. Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I'm guilty of it lol Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Yep. In fact, I did it today. Sometimes, no matter what you want to say, it isn't worth the time invested or the backlash that might be involved. In those cases, it's just best to step back and let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Yes - I've certainly done this. I delete for all the reasons you've stated. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (raises hand) Yep, I delete some of the comments I think about sending. Usually, it is because I was trying to be funny and might come off as a jerk or it might come off as a mean thing to say. (Believe me, if I have offended anyone, it was unintentional). Sometimes it is because things in that thread have gotten too heated and I don't want to get involved in it. Others, I just don't feel that it is productive. If I think it will only serve to clutter the forum, I try not to post it. P.S. If you ever see me on a golf course, I talk to myself a LOT. Heck, I just talk to myself a lot anyway. I find it is a good way to think things through. You can make more sense than if you just think about it. Similar here. WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 No, I have permanent foot and mouth disease. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I'm definitely similar. There have been times I've written out a whole long reply then read over it and felt it either didn't add anything or was repative and then decided to erase it and follow along with reading the topic. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charli Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hahaha I do that all the time. Sometimes really detailed replies and just say nah doesn't sound correct or they may take it the wrong way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 My tongue has been bleeding quite a bit because I've been finding myself having to bite it a lot recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I do it - not that often but generally when I do it, it's to remind a poster about the moral codes of MGS. Shortly after I've deleted it I find a moderator has stepped in and done it for me. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Almost every post that I make gets deleted then rewritten then deleted again. Then I post something completely different from what I originally went to post. Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big money Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I pretty much post in all the non golf threads. So not sure if my comments even matter in the big scope of things. But I do delete on Instagram and Facebook. Not that I'm embarrassed , just like to keep it organized for some reason. When I get a question answered on those social media outlets , I figure why keep it up. Delete , and try again when I'm confused or curious about a subject (Adding) one poster on here told me this is a golf only forum. And my non golf posts would be more beneficial on Quora or Reddit. So if everyone wants me to leave. Than let me know. I have little golf knowledge too give since I haven't played all year Keep it in the short stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Oh yeah, do it all the time. Some may have felt their ears burning, only to suddenly feel them cool. G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanSterlingPrice Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I probably should... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Right Handed 4.5 handicap Driver: Nike Vapor Flex with Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki ZT60x5ct S-flex shaft and stock grip. 3-Metal: Nike VRS 15 degree with Mitsubishi Rayon tour issue Diamana S73x5ct X-flex shaft and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grip. Irons: Ben Hogan PTx 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46 degrees standard length and lie with KBS Tour-V stiff shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Wedges: Ben Hogan TK15 54, 58 degrees with KBS Tour-V X-flex shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Putter: Nike Method Converge B1|01 with Superstroke Flatso 2.0 grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Me too. But I only delete content because unlike on other forums, I can't figure out how to delete the post altogether. My reason are the same--second thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I pretty much post in all the non golf threads. So not sure if my comments even matter in the big scope of things. But I do delete on Instagram and Facebook. Not that I'm embarrassed , just like to keep it organized for some reason. When I get a question answered on those social media outlets , I figure why keep it up. Delete , and try again when I'm confused or curious about a subject (Adding) one poster on here told me this is a golf only forum. And my non golf posts would be more beneficial on Quora or Reddit. So if everyone wants me to leave. Than let me know. I have little golf knowledge too give since I haven't played all year Don't leave i (we) value your input. Yeah this is a golfing forum but it's ok to bring up non golf stuff like our weight loss thread. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 *deleted* TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Guilty as charged........I have written letters, emails and texts over the years then walked away for a bit only to return and delete them. I guess this was just one way to deal with frustration without offending anyone. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I've done it pretty frequently. As I'm proof-reading, one of the questions I try to ask myself is whether what I'm about to say adds any value or contributes in any way. Sometimes the answer is no so I don't pull the trigger. Sent from my BLN-L24 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Test Currently In Progress: Fit For Golf 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I do it occasionally. Mostly it is on more "controversial" topics. I'll type out a response and just think to myself that it isn't worth it. Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 yup me too. Think we have a club here Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I think we all do it, to some extent. We write something and then realize it's either going off the topic, or exacerbating an already bad situation. I've also gone back and edited comments to better reflect what I'm trying to say after I've hit the post button, too. In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson153 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 â€â™‚ï¸ Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy CobraConnectChallenge3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout Bum 1 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Guilty, sheesh sometimes I get so self conscious it's not funny. Type, delete, typ delete, my life in words. I do it for the same reasons you guys do lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I pretty much post in all the non golf threads. So not sure if my comments even matter in the big scope of things. But I do delete on Instagram and Facebook. Not that I'm embarrassed , just like to keep it organized for some reason. When I get a question answered on those social media outlets , I figure why keep it up. Delete , and try again when I'm confused or curious about a subject (Adding) one poster on here told me this is a golf only forum. And my non golf posts would be more beneficial on Quora or Reddit. So if everyone wants me to leave. Than let me know. I have little golf knowledge too give since I haven't played all year This is why I asked Golfspy Rob to delete my "Time to Quit" thread. It was very important to me however I got a vibe that some were offended by it. Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Nah. Just hit send. It's more fun that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravitykillr Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Yep I do it all the time. Usually I'll type out a reply and then decide it's been said before so no point in repeating or I'll think it isn't important enough to post. Driver: Ping G25 10.5*Hybrid 3/4: NIke Vapor Fly 20.5, 22.5Irons: 5 to A Wedge: Mizuno JPX 850 Forged Wedges: 52*, 56*, 60* Vokey SM4Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 3 (2017)Ball: Bridgestone RXSBag: Callaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Yes, I do it occasionally. However, it's the posts that I spend a lot of time writing; they are works of art; profound thoughts; that get accidentally deleted before they get posted that really upset me. When I try to rewrite, it never sounds as good as the first attempt... then I delete it. I have found that if I am writing a post that I know will be a little lengthy, I will write it in my Mac's Notes app. If I hit the wrong button here, I can always copy and paste again. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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