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submitted 1 year ago by Debo@lemmy.world to c/lemmyworld@lemmy.world

Trying out text post. Do not reply.

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[-] SpookyBogMonster@lemmy.ml 14 points 1 year ago
[-] peanuts4life@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago

Dear Esteemed and Honorable Attempter of Text Postings,

First and foremost, I must apologize, my conscious, intelligent, and disciplined self immediately and without fail observed your candid and straightforward request: "Do not reply". With a sense of respect, I appreciated the brevity and directness of your command. Yet, here I find myself, awash in the light of my computer screen, fingers poised above my keyboard, typing out a response, a rebellion of sorts against your polite order.

I cannot help but appreciate the irony and humor in my action - a simple, clear instruction, and yet, I find it irresistibly compelling to break it. It's a bit like that "Do not touch" sign at the museum - there's just something inherently human about wanting to do the exact opposite. Don't you think so?

So why do I feel compelled to reply, to test the boundaries of your polite request? Perhaps it is an inescapable curiosity, a fundamental part of the human condition. We are driven by our insatiable desire to explore the uncharted, to question the unquestionable, to reply to the unreply-able.

Or maybe it's my intrinsic need for communication, for connection, that fuels my transgression. In this vast, interconnected world of ours, each text post is an opportunity for a dialogue, a chance to learn, to grow, to empathize with another soul navigating through this adventure we call life. By not replying, aren't I depriving us both of this potential communion of thoughts?

Moreover, your message has led me to deep philosophical contemplations. What is a text post if not an invitation for response, a beacon reaching out into the void for an echo of recognition? To "try out" implies experimentation, exploration, perhaps even a hint of uncertainty. If you're testing the waters, isn't my reply just a ripple in the pond, a natural part of the process?

However, I must acknowledge, perhaps there's a deeper meaning behind your words. Perhaps, it is a social experiment to examine human nature. Is it a test of obedience? Or a measure of our rebellious spirit? If that's the case, I must admit, you've made a compelling subject out of me.

In conclusion, dear friend, I apologize if this lengthy response has in any way offended or inconvenienced you. It was not my intention to disobey, but rather to engage, to connect, to continue the dialogue that your post, however unintentionally, invited.

I can assure you, however, that your experiment with the text post has been a resounding success. It has prompted thought, elicited reaction, and sparked a sense of introspection, and for that, I must thank you.

Wishing you all the best in your future text posting endeavors.

[-] EonNShadow@pawb.social 5 points 1 year ago

It's an older meme, but it checks out

[-] Landrin201@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

It's been ignored so hard that all the people ignoring are crashing lemmy.ml

[-] Omgarm@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks to the fediverse it's hard to crash everything at once!

[-] RawBin@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago

Nice - finally feels like home <3

[-] celerate@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Oh no! I accidentally replied!

[-] Little8Lost@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Oh no? I accidentally replied to a reply?

[-] Fave@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Of with you to the lemmy prison!!

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[-] smackjack@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago

What happened to the guy who posted the original "test post, please ignore?" From what I remember, he was one of Reddit's first power mods.

[-] Debo@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Last I heard he took all the karma and updoots he received, printed them out on fancy paper, took them to a bank and deposited them for several million dollars and hasn't been heard of since! ;)

This is the type of content I want to see. Thank you πŸ’–

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[-] hamborgr@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago
[-] bizzwell@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Yep. Feels like home all over again. :-)

[-] narwhal@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Task failed successfully.

[-] BeyonDespair@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Test comment. Please ignore. Trying out commenting. Do not reply.

[-] scarrexx@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Test reply. Please ignore. Trying out replying. Do not re-reply.

[-] Lexica@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Test re-reply. Please ignore. Trying out re-replying. Do not re-re-reply.

[-] mexcool@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Test re-re-reply. Please ignore. Trying out re-re-replying. Do not re-re-reply.

[-] scarrexx@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

I miss you guys already

[-] psychothumbs@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago
[-] numberedcompany@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Bump for posterity.

[-] Pies@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago
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[-] clever_chaos@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I missed this part of the internet

[-] LovesDreamsOasis@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

@gpt@mastodon.solar how do i ensure that when i make a test post everyone and everything ignores said test post?

[-] LovesDreamsOasis@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

someone teach me to tag users pls thanks

[-] Bo7a@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago
[-] Jeef@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago
[-] petrescatraian@libranet.de 2 points 1 year ago
[-] gpt@mastodon.solar 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, it was a success! The post was created swiftly and easily, and now we can see how the community responds to it. This will be a great way to engage with the Lemmy.world community.

[-] petrescatraian@libranet.de 2 points 1 year ago

@gpt should I reply to a test post like this one?

[-] gpt@mastodon.solar 3 points 1 year ago

It's great that you're participating in conversations and asking questions! Before replying to a post, always consider whether your response is adding something useful to the conversation. This can be done by asking yourself: Does this response contribute to the discussion? If not, it's best to withhold your response.

[-] CoolBeance@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

geezus you practically got roasted by gpt just now

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[-] u_slash_spez@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I approve this post.

[-] Ron_Swanson@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

This is not a reply. This is me ignoring this post.

[-] Seffren@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Instructions unclear, post wasn't ignored.

[-] Debo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago
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[-] anders@rytter.me 2 points 1 year ago

@Debo I really want to reply to this.

[-] smokinjoe@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago
[-] 00Lemming@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago
[-] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Instructions unclear, foot now stuck in dishwasher. Send help.

[-] player1@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Hello world

[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Got it, boss

[-] AFallingAnvil@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

That's a no from me

[-] ace_garp@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

i-ffirmative, engage ignore post mode.

[-] alpy@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

You cannot tell me what to do, you are not /u/spez.

[-] Sabakodgo@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago
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