What is the deal?

[DJFyrewolf36]

The only reason why I don't reply to a lot of things is that I'm not on a whole heck of a lot anymore...with my work schedule amongst other endevors I hardly have the time to get online. I see a few things though, and some times I feel like I really can't say anything more without sounding insincere, and I'm really not. I've gotten some good advice from people here, people I don't know in person but people who took the time to help me out anyway. I wish I could offer good advice in return for the wonderfull kindess I've been fortunate to recieve...unfortuneatly I've never been one to be able to do much outside of listen...and encurage people to leave it up to thier God and to ask for spiritual advice (I believe that communications with a higher power should begin at the personal level)

Did that make sense?

[wolf_Q]

Honestly, lately it seems just the opposite to me. I've noticed that the newer members get more replies and attention...maybe that is just in dog general though. I feel quite ignored and not well-liked here myself and I've been here since 2001 with 9,000+ posts....so....

I try to post when I have time, but if it's some topic asking for help/advice I usually do not post unless I actually have help/advice to give. Its not that I don't care, I just don't know what to say...

[Cinder & Smoke]

I feel quite ignored and not well-liked here myself and I've been here since 2001 with 9,000+ posts....so....

Oh Amy - how NOT true!!

You (and Nebo) have a HUGE Following and long list of Supporters ...
not to mention the Cheering Section, too!

We love you and you Pups - and some of us even tell you that!

.................

Wenisrubber ~
Have Patience - it takes time and effort to build your following.

[Argranade]

I only post in the Pet or general sections I dont know why I never seem to take a look at the dogs or cats section.

I read things and dont post because..I dont realy know why sometimes they ask for an opinion but I dont give one or they show some pics and I dont reply saying how nice they look I think I just reply to things that intrest me not saying that if I dont post its not a good thread.

[zippy-kat]

One thing to remember, too, is that some of the views may be from people who have not signed up to be a member. That may contribute to the lack of response.

[Sevaede]

Oh Amy - how NOT true!!

You (and Nebo) have a HUGE Following and long list of Supporters ...
not to mention the Cheering Section, too!

We love you and you Pups - and some of us even tell you that!

.................

Wenisrubber ~
Have Patience - it takes time and effort to build your following.

That gave me great giggles! And it is truth.

I don't know. Before this post, I would get worried when I would post and I didn't get a reply because I would think that maybe nobody cared or whatever I posted about wasn't vital enough. Now, I know that's not the truth.

PT is great.

[Riptide]

Honestly, lately it seems just the opposite to me. I've noticed that the newer members get more replies and attention...maybe that is just in dog general though. I feel quite ignored and not well-liked here myself and I've been here since 2001 with 9,000+ posts....so....

seriously? you and Nebohave always been my idols, lol.

[Sevaede]

Yes, indeedy.

I understand with people who have limited time or don't know what to say without sounding insincere (have been there a couple of times). But I have noticed that there are some folks who seem to be on here for some time and only reply to select posts and that makes some people feel left out.

[Sevaede]

Amy/wolf_q,

I understand about not wanting to give advice unless you have something to give. I feel that way, as well. I don't want to give somebody false hope/advice/etc. I often feel myself not having anything to say and then feeling dumb.

[G535]

I'd love to reply to all posts in the cat section but I just don't have the time and with failing health at the moment (I'm not getting any younger!) I find it extremely hard to concentrate. I also noticed that when it's summer in one half of the world that half has a lot less people on forums, probably because they spend more time outdoors.

[Karen]

Not everyone has the time to respond to each and every post. As I have mentioned many times in the past, the Views should mean more to folks than the posts. Just because someone has taken the time to read your post doesn't mean they can think of something to say in response. I have been a part of boards where people will respond just for the sake of responding, with nothing to say, and it gets pretty boring, pretty fast. I also appreciate that people often have time constraints on their computer usage, and many people can only see Pet Talk while they are at work, so we don't need to get folks in trouble for posting.

Remember, no one can make you feel bad without your consent. Choose to see the views as people who were interested in your post, and in what you had to say, because that's likely the truth.