Do you initiate private messages to people here often?

@KaTeeEvent Oh trust me, my messages are compelling. "hi how are you" messages grate on my nerves, I'd never send a message like that myself. I send personalised messages; read their stories, ask questions about things they've written, about themselves, etc. I might say a few things about myself but I keep it minimal as to put more interest onto them. Still, I guess people here don't give a shit. :)

@maybesomeday Why question yourself? Perhaps the folks you pm'd are not as interesting or as enthusiastic as yourself and you simply misjudged them as wanting to converse. I suggest you don't stop.

@KaTeeEvent I thought I was a decent judge of character. I only ever message people who have shared something in-depth about themselves, or someone who shares similar interests or view points to my own. Basically someone who talks about real things, and could potentially bring something interesting to conversations. Though I guess I have misjudged, which sucks, but I do still keep trying. Not sure if that makes me stupid or stubborn or courageous or whatever.

I suggest you don't second guess yourself or even be remotely concerned why someone is not replying. Perhaps the next four or eight folks you reach out to all come back to you with trumpets blaring. Perhaps there's a potential long-time friend in there as well. It seems you write about different subjects, have diverse interests and are inquisitive and as long as you continue to reach out you'll find similar members.