Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs)

HuggaBuggaMommy · 09-26-2017, 09:35 AM

I am a viscious deleter.

I have kept a few meaningful PMs, but mostly I delete. If my inbox has over 40 messages, I begin to feel twitchy. Same with email (but those are much less, about 10 in my inbox).

How about you?

JoannaV · 09-26-2017, 09:42 AM

I don't think I've deleted any GCM PMs, but I only have 48.

I'm mostly a keeper, but I also try to keep my emails organised: delete junk as it arrives, etc. But I don't tend to delete messages from individuals. I deleted emails from an ex about a year after the breakup, but that is it.
Oh and one time I went through old emails from high school and deleted the chain type emails (you know, the ones that ask questions about you), except for the most interesting ones.

If I reach a message limit, I obviously have to delete the least substantial messages.

MaybeGracie · 09-26-2017, 09:42 AM

I'm a keeper. The amount of digital clutter I keep is ridiculous, and logically I know this, but I can't bring myself to delete it either.

MaySunflowers · 09-26-2017, 09:54 AM

Both, depends if I think about it or not.

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The Tickle Momster · 09-26-2017, 10:07 AM

Both. If it is meaningful, I'll keep it.

If I'm not sure, I'll keep it for a while.

Other stuff, I delete.

marbles · 09-26-2017, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaybeGracie

I'm a keeper. The amount of digital clutter I keep is ridiculous, and logically I know this, but I can't bring myself to delete it either.

Same. It's very bad.

ViolaMum · 09-26-2017, 11:50 AM

I'm a keeper. I have thousands of emails in my inbox. Drives my dh nuts. He deletes everything. He thinks I'm a hopeless digital hoarder.

ECingMama · 09-26-2017, 12:30 PM

PM Box 100% ATM.

Singingmom · 09-26-2017, 01:14 PM

I'm somewhere in the middle. I only wish I had 10 emails in my inbox! I wonder how closely our digital minimalism/tidiness corresponds to our houses. Do those of you who keep your inboxes neat as a pin do the same in your houses and vice versa? I'm a minimalist wannabe, which puts me somewhere in the middle at home as well.

MaySunflowers · 09-26-2017, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singingmom

I'm somewhere in the middle. I only wish I had 10 emails in my inbox! I wonder how closely our digital minimalism/tidiness corresponds to our houses. Do those of you who keep your inboxes neat as a pin do the same in your houses and vice versa? I'm a minimalist wannabe, which puts me somewhere in the middle at home as well.

Lol. I said if I think about it... um.. yeah maybe it matches my housekeeping!!

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Mother of Sons · 09-26-2017, 01:59 PM

I'm a keeper. I delete nothing. I have 51,960 UNREAD emails and I have no plans to delete them.

Singingmom · 09-26-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother of Sons

I'm a keeper. I delete nothing. I have 51,960 UNREAD emails and I have no plans to delete them.

This is my mom, but her house is completely clutter free. There goes my theory.

ChristmasGirl · 09-26-2017, 05:37 PM

Digital hoarder here too

sweetpeasmommy · 09-26-2017, 06:05 PM

I delete everything. My house on the other hand...

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bliss · 09-26-2017, 07:40 PM

A big keeper, and I've been glad when I needed proof someone was lying

09-26-2017, 09:35 AM	#1
HuggaBuggaMommy Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,267	Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) I am a viscious deleter. I have kept a few meaningful PMs, but mostly I delete. If my inbox has over 40 messages, I begin to feel twitchy. Same with email (but those are much less, about 10 in my inbox). How about you? __________________ Christa Oldest, 22 Middlest, 13 Youngest, 10

09-26-2017, 09:42 AM	#2
JoannaV Rose Trellis Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: VA, USA Posts: 2,606	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) I don't think I've deleted any GCM PMs, but I only have 48. I'm mostly a keeper, but I also try to keep my emails organised: delete junk as it arrives, etc. But I don't tend to delete messages from individuals. I deleted emails from an ex about a year after the breakup, but that is it. Oh and one time I went through old emails from high school and deleted the chain type emails (you know, the ones that ask questions about you), except for the most interesting ones. If I reach a message limit, I obviously have to delete the least substantial messages. __________________ Joanna INTJ A Brit living in America DH (ISFP) 07/09 DS1 01/12 DS2 06/14 DD1 01/16

09-26-2017, 09:42 AM	#3
MaybeGracie Moderator in A Twinkle in Our Eyes, Cradled in Our Wombs, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Our Children, and Let's Talk Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 9,856	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) I'm a keeper. The amount of digital clutter I keep is ridiculous, and logically I know this, but I can't bring myself to delete it either. __________________ Cynthia Ezer Kenegdo to Isaac since 2007 Raising Jacob (16), Luke (14), Lily (11), Elizabeth (9), Clara (6), and Emily (3) in the knowledge and love of God Blogging at The Hippie Housewife about attachment parenting, natural living, life as a Jesus-follower, and more, all tied together through our journey towards a more intentional life.

09-26-2017, 09:54 AM	#4
MaySunflowers Deactivated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7,781	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) Both, depends if I think about it or not. Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk

09-26-2017, 10:07 AM	#5
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,948	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) Both. If it is meaningful, I'll keep it. If I'm not sure, I'll keep it for a while. Other stuff, I delete. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

09-26-2017, 11:50 AM	#7
ViolaMum Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,542	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) I'm a keeper. I have thousands of emails in my inbox. Drives my dh nuts. He deletes everything. He thinks I'm a hopeless digital hoarder. __________________ Darcy married to my Photographic Genius (1/00) Mom to: Prima, Secunda, Tertia, and Quarta Youth and Beauty are fleeting, but the ability to bake a great chocolate cake lasts forever!

09-26-2017, 12:30 PM	#8
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) PM Box 100% ATM. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

09-26-2017, 01:14 PM	#9
Singingmom Administrator Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,954	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) I'm somewhere in the middle. I only wish I had 10 emails in my inbox! I wonder how closely our digital minimalism/tidiness corresponds to our houses. Do those of you who keep your inboxes neat as a pin do the same in your houses and vice versa? I'm a minimalist wannabe, which puts me somewhere in the middle at home as well. __________________ Kelly Wife to my sweetheart for 30 years Grateful mom to 3 young adults Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

09-26-2017, 01:59 PM	#11
Mother of Sons Rose Garden My kid shoots laser beams from his hands Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,900	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) I'm a keeper. I delete nothing. I have 51,960 UNREAD emails and I have no plans to delete them.

09-26-2017, 05:37 PM	#13
ChristmasGirl Rose Garden love~joy~peace Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9,343	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) Digital hoarder here too __________________ Warmly, Susie ISFJ & DYT 1 & Enneagram 9 ❀married to my sweetie for 26 years ❀mom to Lizzie 24 and Eli 20

09-26-2017, 06:05 PM	#14
sweetpeasmommy Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30,329	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) I delete everything. My house on the other hand... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Amy eNFp Wife to ISTJ DH 1997 Mom to one Sweet Boy 10/2004

09-26-2017, 07:40 PM	#15
bliss Rose Garden NEUROSPICY! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Other worlds than these Posts: 13,430	Re: Are you a keeper or deleter (PMs) A big keeper, and I've been glad when I needed proof someone was lying __________________ Me, The Surveyor, The Truck Driver, The Landscaper, The SAHM, The Grocery Manager, The Gamer, The Gardener, The Home Improvement Manager, and The Grandkids

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