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To: ClearCase_guy
On the other hand, you have people who are fairly literate but who cannot manage the stamina to read a one page essay. It’s too boring. They lack the attention span. These people also “can’t read” and there are a lot of them too.

I agree with your population breakdown, but I would suggest that the latter portion of people would fall into the category of "won't read".

4 posted on 09/10/2025 1:03:10 PM PDT by BlueLancer (Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
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To: BlueLancer

This is part of the reason I hate watching youtube videos.

A. I can read it and digest it faster then I can by watching it.
2. Watching a youtube video caves into the “I Have to be Entertained First Before I Pay Attention to It!” Culture.


8 posted on 09/10/2025 1:07:40 PM PDT by Reily
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To: BlueLancer

Hell, we’ve got folks on FR that either can’t or won’t read a full article.


20 posted on 09/10/2025 2:54:38 PM PDT by P8riot (You will never know Jesus Christ as a reality in your life until you know Him as a necessity.)
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To: BlueLancer
True, I've had students tell me "I can read but I don't."

Same thing, isn't it.

52 posted on 09/11/2025 5:11:32 AM PDT by Aevery_Freeman (Government is a cancer upon the host - keep it small!)
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