Do you think it is rude when someone just stops chatting in a PM conversation? Many times I get...

JavaJoe · 51-55, M

I used to. Then I realized that Mom’s are the busiest people on earth, and women are generally three times as busy as men in the typical relationship. So..... you’ve got to allow for that!

SW-User

No I don’t think it’s rude. I understand folks have lives to live away from SW as do I ✨

SW-User

You shouldn't even have to explain that.

LilPuckBunny · F

I am terrible for repying. Always forget or think I have. 😑

dirge

I mean... depending on what you're talking about, for how long, when, how well they know you... I could see where a 'erf. gotta go!' might be appreciated. probably a little far to say it's 'rude', I think. assuming you do come back at some point and resume/continue.

SW-User

I usually know if someone is busy but if I have to leave right away, I usually say I have to go etc if I'm in the middle of a convo going back and forth.

Mamapolo2016 · F

I don't think it's rude. I think it's more polite to say, "Gotta go. Later," the way you would on the phone unless it's a fire or a car has just driven into your dining room.

chuck7882 · 61-69, M

No. We have no idea what is going on with the person we are chatting with. They could be interrupted by a million different reasons

Gelartsyyy · 26-30, F

Not really. I just assume they ran out of things to say or got busy with their life outside of SW.

SageWanderer · 70-79, M

And if you live where I do the ISP isn’t always reliable and cell service can be spotty at times. Stuff happens!

MarmeeMarch · M

Not at all - everybody has to leave the conversation sooner or later -

330GTC · 61-69, M

Not necessarily, there could be good reason they stopped.

MellyMel22 · F

I understand how things Iike that are.. Happens to me often.

astrosandorbits · 26-30, M

It just depends on context.

SW-User

No..life happens, and I agree with you 100%

bijouxbroussard · F

That’s what I assume—real life has beckoned, and the person had to go. I never take it personally. I’m surprised when others do. 🙂

Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F

No

butterflymind1 · F

people should know by now I'm not good with having online conversation
all I seem to get is info gatherers
and it is like an unwelcome penetration

caccoon · 36-40

I just assume they are busy. Until it's been a few days. And then I forget about it.

SkeetSkeet · 100+, F

Pffff they should be happy I even respond.