Post #738544
2026-03-12 15:03 UTC
I've noticed that whenever I post anything over 100 words, up to half a dozen followers go away (though if boosts occur, then departures and arrivals mostly cancel out). My choice of topic doesn't even make a difference.
Still, I try to write at least 100 words per post semi-regularly, to help me avoid becoming a lazy or superficial communicator. Accordingly, I now declare that I'm developing a new post that'll greatly exceed 100 words.
If that distresses—up to half a dozen of—you, then feel free to leave at this time.
Just want to warn you.
#AttentionSpan
Replies (2)
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@SecondStix@mindly.social 2026-03-12 16:22
@setsly@mindly.social Re: 100 words ~ Currently, it seems as if people haven't the attention span to read 100 words. Moreover, time is a factor too. I may read the first paragraph of someone's piece and after that, I'm out. Think it's because I read a lot of good books and fine journalists and I won't live long enough to endure poorly written and edited work. But that's just me. 😬
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@alan@mindly.social 2026-03-16 01:47
@setsly@mindly.social I laugh. I haven't done the analysis but I would not be surprised if my average post clears 100 words. I feel like I should add much more here just to prove my point, but I won't.