Am I saying too much?
Probably not. The people who worry about this are usually the very people who hold a forum together! There is no time pressure as there might be in a face-to-face discussion, so even if one person says a lot, there is still 'space' for everyone else. Don't worry unless
- over half the messages are from you, and
- your messages are mainly offering your opinions rather than engaging in dialogue with others.
If someone is a bit overwhelming, other people can think
“Oh they’ll answer that‚ I won’t bother trying”
and lose interest. If you think this is happening, then maybe you could hold back a bit.
Tips
- If you see a question you think you could answer, wait another day and see if someone else answers it.
- Show that you welcome response to your messages, for example with a phrase like "What do other people think?".
- Ask for help in the forum with something you are less confident about, so people can see you don't know everything.
Next: Not everyone is participating
