Do you find it rude??

I think it is a matter of what was originally posted. If someone was asking for advice or some sort of question because they needed an answer, then yes they should definitley respond, but if it is a general topic started basically out of curiousity, like just something random, then I don't necessarily think a response is needed,but it is polite.

I try to respond to everyone but sometimes I either can't figure out what the person was trying to say or I didn't know what to say. I don't think of it being rude when I respond to discussions and the poster doesn't say anything. Most of the time I response to so many that I don't even remember LOL. I think it's funny when the poster response like a week or so later, it always makes me laugh.

I kinda find it rude when the person who starts a discussion doesn't respond to ANY of their responses. But, I know I get paid either way, so it doesn't really bother me all that much. But, I think it's worse when the person responds to pretty much everyone else except me. I know there are people who I have responded to many of their discussions and they always seem to acknowledge everyone else but me each time. I quit answering their discussions because they obviously aren't interested in anything I have to say. But, someone who responds with real interest to every response is kinda fun to respond to. I know if I respond to their discussions, I'm going to get acknowledged and perhaps get an interesting comment to boot.

Hello there, there is no obligation that someone has to answer all the posts; especially there are at least hundreds of the new posts available daily. Therefore, there is no reason to say or judge it is rude or no. However, it will be pleasure when the person comments on every comment that they receive as some people don’t even bother to comment. For me, I like to see the positive view rather than the negative one.

If someone doesn't respond to any of the comments that are left, yes, I sort of think that's a bit rude. I understand you can't respond to every single one, hey, I definitely don't, but when you don't respond to any at all, it makes it seem as though you just started a discussion arbitrarily without caring about the opinions of others on the topic. That's pretty rude to me, lol.

Well, I am sure that everyone can't always get to ALL their comments or responses. I believe proper etiquette is to respond but also for the other person not to get upset if they don't. After all, let's be honest the only reason some people respond is for money. ;)

I love to receive comments on my responses. I feel thankful to the member, who come out with her/his comments, irrespective of its lenghty, to my responses and I make it a point to post my counter-comments on his/her comments. However, if any of the member does not post his/her comments on my response, I do not take it very seriously, thinking that he/she would not have liked my response and she/he was too busy to comment. But I always feel that posting comments makes a discussion very interesting and lively. When I start my own discussions, I try to post my comments on each and every response I receive.

I don't find it rude, but sometimes I can't help but be irritated. A discussion should be kept going by back and forth comments, even at least once. Especially when the respondents have given a valuable answer. But I really don't expect for someone to comment on answers that are unclear and sometimes way out of the topic. It will be difficult on the poster what words to say. And I only find it a little annoying when someone does make a comment on every responses, but those comments have little contribution to help the discussion going. This happened on some of the discussions I've responded to. The poster did comment back but it seemed as if they want to end the discussion by the words they have used.

Personally I try to respond to every comment and like to see people respond to mine. I think that it shows courtesy. If you go to the trouble of responding the very least that i can do is acknowledge it. myLot Guidelines are that you don't need to do it however. But this is based on the fact that you don't get paid for responding. However, I think that this is a discussion forum and therefore if there are no responses there are no discussions. I have a rule. If I respond to the same person three times and they don't reply, I don't bother again. Happy myLotting.

Honestly, I don't give it much thought. I try to respond to everyone who makes a comment if I have something to add. But just to say "Thanks for responding" doesn't make much sense. I think it is generally understood that it is appreciated when you respond to a discussion. If someone asks me a question in their response, I'll do my best to answer it. If they leave an especially nice comment, I will let them know how thoughtful it was. But I do miss some. My husband and I are currently starting up a new business (we've just incorporated and there is so much to do!) and I have a dog who has been sick for almost a week now, so my time is limited. Responses to my discussions can get backlogged sometimes. Also, the longer you've been here, the more responses you are going to be getting and it can get quite daunting. You just can't know all the reasons why some go unanswered. I wouldn't call anyone rude unless I know their story and it is undeniable that they are being rude. Take care!

Hi there wakerkdj! Well, I think it is rude if someone do not response any comments. It means he do not pay any attention to his friends, I am afraid. Howerver, there is not need to respond all of the comments. Respond is not a work. Who gives a good comment, who will get response! Hm, could you give me a response?

I don't find either one rude. I respond if I have something to add but I don't if I have nothing to say.

Hi, I dont think it is rude if somebody does not respond, you can't force somebody to write something. It also depends on the topic, and lets face it we might enjoy having these discussions with one another, but some just want to make a few extra bucks

Well, I don't find it rude. But it makes me wonder, why did the member started a discussion if he/she isn't willing to even bother to go back to that discussion? A comment or two is harmless. At least the members who responded would be happy that their responses are being read and commented by the discussion starter. I don't know you guys, but that's how i think. hehehe

I am new here too. I didn't know that we were supposed to respond to every comment. I just noticed that a lot of people do so I started to do it. I don't want to be rude to people either. I do know that you can get on here and before you know it you have been on for hours at a time. I have 4 kids and I try to sneak on here between cooking, cleaning, diapers, etc. Sometimes it is hard to get to every comment and it will just get lost in it all. Especially if you have many discussions going on at once. Happy mylotting and welcome aboard! :D

I think that people should only reply to the people that have posted in their discussion if they have something to say rather than just saying "thanks for posting" because that is pointless and just spams my inbox.

i havent started too many conversations i usually just add comments. sometimes they respond sometimes not. I do not like it if a person just say "thanks". It's like they dont give much thought to the response. Just trying to earn.

Hello, Each time I will post I like to check up on my comments and respond, grated I only do maybe one post a week if that. Also, I will try to go back to the comments I have left . I don't find it rude , because I think most people do . Just sometimes with all the cooments a person has left it can be confusing ( well for me who will do about 50 a day lol) Happy posting !!

I try to respond to as many as I can,but sometimes there are too many.Also sometimes the response doesn't leave much for you to say in return.I read each one and if I am inspired and come up with a response in return then I respond right then.Because I know if I don't then I will lose track.Lets face it we all do a lot on our computers and have many emails to sort through it is not possible to keep track and respond all the time. Jas

i respond out of respect for actually having the heart to comment on my bulletin.