I think people are entitled if they want to reply or not. Writing is magic. It can be therapeutic to just write and write and feel like you're being heard. Everyone is walking through a life story no one else knows. Sometimes all you want is to be heard, not really to receive any feedback. It's not about you. It's about what they need. SW posts could be their canvass and their writing, the art. Artists don't really view each and every reaction to their art, I think. They just show the art to free themselves. To exist.

I enjoy answering questions without really any expectations to be responded to, good if they do. Some posts are also entertaining to read. I post questions and most of the time only manage to react since I am also working and there are answers that do not need to be discussed. Good for you if you have the luxury of time. You should view this site as welcoming to different kinds of people specially those who are in difficult state, they might see this as the only outlet to vent out their frustrations. Let them be, or you better focus on questions like religion politics and the like, I have seen really in-depth intelligent exchanges and discussions about these topics. If you have good inputs and expect a good rebuttal, why not. People specially those who are depressed feel more free to express themselves here. They are not here to please you or meet any strangers expectations, some are even too depressed to even care about the answers.

👍i’d just ignore the ignorant!

One's I can't stand are those whining about other users.

lol so you hate being ignored??

you can keep this and block me if ya want i could legit care less

not like you reply to everyone yourself lollol

Even worse is when they lash out at any answer that isn't exactly what they wanted to hear. Why are you asking us for our opinion and advice then if you don't want to hear any answers? I understand that some people need to vent, but then don't be surprised if I ignore your questions in the future. 🤷‍♂️

I’ve stopped responding to such posts, coz most of the times its just a ruse. You know they’re trying to get attention or pity, and they’re manipulative af.

It is annoying when they don’t ever make any effort to respond to comments.

Best ones are those that do what you state, you take the time to answer the question, and then they delete the entire post. 🙄

When I've questioned why do they post if they don't want a response, I've had a couple of people tell me that they are just venting or, use their "space" to write down their thoughts or feelings atm, and either don't care or don't want people to respond.

I agree with you, it's a dick move for sure. I don't bother with those posts anymore.

Here are a few of my peeves:

Guessing game posts where they don't give an answer within 10 minutes.

'How to comfort' posts which are then deleted and replaced with another.

'I'm depressed and suicidal' posts where they don't even bother to speak.

'The vaccine is more deadly than no vaccine- so I'll never consider it' posts.

'Trump was the greatest ever president in all of American history' posts.

When I am in a dark mood I might post sth about it, then close my computer and run out of the house or under the shower to relief myself. So I won't read or reply to anything, because what i write at that moment feels REAL, you know?

I try to at least “react” to everyone who has a good thing to say on my posts. Unless I’m sleepy, tired, busy or sad.

i get upset about youtube videos that won't let you reply

That and the people who just BEG for a DM and never, ever answer yours. Yup. Can see them from a mile away now.

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I don’t have the patience to read them

I understand your aggravation at people not responding to comments. However, the last thing we needed at SW is yet another post about who is popular and who isn't. 😑

Yep those people are weird.. but what I've seen is other SW users reply to you which I find it amazing

I prefer them to the creepy men to be honest.. I give a bit of leeway and know that they might have reasons for not answering all the replies.. is it wrong to seek being cheered up when we are down?

I personally don't think so.. and I am happy to see that kind of post on here :)

Some people either don’t have the time to respond, or make a conscious decision not to. And yes, it is annoying. It’s like they’re a celebrity. Typically, celebrities don’t respond to the comments on their Facebook or Twitter posts.

Id guess opinions range greatly on the topic. Maybe they are accustomed to only getting jackass replies to things they post.

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When I ask a question, I will usually wait a bit to see how many people respond, if any at all. Sometimes I do get caught up in other things and forget. Most of the time though, I do my best to respond or react to the ones who took the time to comment.

I do that as well if u cant even heart my comment then no use them bein here.or the person who has a great post and as your talking to others on that post they delete it

I usually skip those posts. Not worth my effort tbh.