When someone posts in a topic, particularly a topic requesting an opinion, I enjoy reading the posts that answer the question "why." For instance, someone enters a topic asking what your favorite color is and they just say "green," that word alone doesn't entice much discussion, or much thought. However, when someone asks "why do I like green" and answers it in their post, effectively explaining why they like that color, the post suddenly becomes much more interesting and has more of a potential to incite discussion.

The same leads to stories, as well. Some people post in stories just saying, "Oh, I didn't like it very much" or "I liked it quite a bit" -- but why? What makes the member dislike the story? Maybe what they say will help that writer become a bit better, instead of trying to solve a problem with insufficient information. Same goes for just saying "I like it" -- it helps a writer know what they're doing well if it's explained to him or her. I just mention this because I've seen it mainly in COT stories, and COT creative topics and I just thought to express my opinion on such vague posts.

So, when you post in any topic (requesting an opinion, question topics are more cut and dry), just ask "why" you think as you do. It's more interesting, in my opinion, and the posts of those who do that tend to be of quality.

~Spink