How do you know when it's best to play and best to stay away?

I love that song Walt. That just brightened my day. It's a serious question though and has nothing to do with gambling as I know you know... or rather, it isn't limited to gambling. How do you choose what to comment on and what to leave alone? Does a question have to pique some interest you share? I'm all over the place questionwise and I don't tailor any of them for anyone. I ask as they occur...scattershot. Sometimes I'm surprised by what got "the most play". One of the mysteries of life. You know I ask questions for me and I'm happy when folks see something in them worthy of taking some time on. But I guess as there is no pattern to my questions there is no pattern to who how or why they are answered. I know I''m heavy on the dumb cluck duck but that's temporary. Thank you for your reply! :)

Ah.  I wasn't thinking of questions.  I was thinking along the lines of "how do you know when to leave a situation alone".

To answer a question, it has to pique my interest - and I have to think I have something to contribute by answering.

Makes sense. You can't answer anything that doesn't get your attention. But it applies in all situations in internet social sites and in life. Sometimes you are not give an option. IT assails you. But when it doesn't and it's your choice are you usually glad you did or do you often regret speaking up? Thank you for your reply Walt! :)