Ignored Once, Twice, Thrice... What Would You Do?

@thesids (22180)
Bhubaneswar, India
April 22, 2011 3:44am CST
Hi Lotters If you were responding to a lotters' discussion and found that all responses are commeneted / answered by the starter but not yours.... You keep on responding to some more from this lotter, still, no response. Soon you realize that the lotter will not respond to your comments. Your responses are applicable to the discussion and are not one-liners or the normal Hello... Hi... kind of. What would be your actions? Would You Stop? Or Still Go Ahead? Or even anything else like a FR or PM? And Why? Cheers, theSids.
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
22 Apr 11
Hi dear Sids! Still have time to reply to your post,lol! So far,haven't experienced it yet,but there was an instance where mine was skipped by the starter but was replied the other day,lol! But I do understand it as sometimes I do it too,lol! There are just really some where there's a need to reply to them at once for some reasons. If it's from a friend,I guess I'd feel sad and somewhat jealous about it. Questions arise like why did he/she didn't reply to my comment..Is he/she mad at me..Is there something wrong with my comment that made her/him ignore it? I guess I will still continue replying to the post but twice or even thrice ignorance to my comment is different and alarming already,since he/she's a friend,I will definitely pm him/her and ask why. See yah dear Sids!
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
Hi mtr Good ole days seem to be back between us... I hope VP too finds this discussion to make all three of us together here The PM is the best way to go for in such a situation if you are in the list of friends with the starter
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• Philippines
23 Apr 11
Hello friend! Yes,so if you do ignore me just for once..I will definitely pm you with a mad face!Haha! Seems Vidh is inactive Sids,didn't see any post discussions from him lately in my emails. Still can't find enough time to catch up with all of you two and also Shibham's discussions but I will try! See yah!
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@zralte (4178)
• India
22 Apr 11
Hi thesids, I almost missed this because I took a bit of time-out today. Well, when I notice that kind of thing, I give another chance and after that, I sort of gave up. Not a very good method, but that's all the patience I have, to be honest Sometimes, I do pop back in on another discussion if it is interesting to me, but that's very rare.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Hi zralte A bit of time... Ok then... otherwise it would have me worrying Good to know your views though and I find them a bit strict but would definitely agree as you know what you are doing
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
22 Apr 11
Hi thesids! I can understand your point very well because I faced this situation once with a mylotter. The lotter was rather is a very nice person and writes very well, however some misunderstanding or say communication gape occurred and to my dismay the lotter started ignoring my responses and did not comment, while the lotter would post comments on others' responses. The lotter mercilessly deleted me from friends' list. I sent another request but that was also rejected. Finally, I had to quit answering that mylotter's post. I still feel very bad about this because I lost a good friend. I think if a mylotter is indifferent to you, you will have to but stop posting responses to his/her posts. PS - (Due to some reasons, I won't like to mention the name of the mylotter here).
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Hi dpk I think I used to get your name wrong till now... Sorry if I did. Your experience is quite a shocker and saddening too. I know the miscommunications may happen as for many engilsh is not the first language... so expressing and even understanding at times becomes difficult. But to lose a friend because of this... this is quite rude (at least I would say this) Yes, in the long run, this non-posting on that lotters discussions may be the ultimate solution for peace and harmony... And yes, I am glad that you did not mention the name. That would have only lead a wrong impression on many for you.
@shibham (16977)
• India
22 Apr 11
Hi mamu I am quiet rigid in this issue.. just for twice, then i am not to post response to his/her discussions because i have enough discussions to respond. And yes, if a mylotter is not responding to my at least 10 discussions then i am not to visit him/her anymore. i am here for friendship only not to earn, you better know. have a nice day.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Hi mamu Wow that is a good one... I liked the response. Good to know that you draw your lines straight and tough
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
22 Apr 11
dear sids, Sorry for this late response from me (i know you understand) Actually i am very keen with this. I always respond to newbies who keep starting new topics. Then,if i found that this mylotter is not giving comments back to my response or never participate with my topic...i take note with that mylotter and i don't response to his/her topics again. I've met few mylotters who are like that. They keep posting topics but never care to response back to comments. And don't even participate to any of your topics either. More annoying is,when that mylotter give response to all comments and skip your response... ohhhh...so much to take down and observe here. But,yes,i don't inter-act with mylotters who doesn't care to inter-act with my topic. have a great weekend and enjoy
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
Albert, Oh yeah,i am noting those who done such thing. So,sometimes i get tired of welcoming newbies (ugh!) I just want to help or make them at home...but they are too hard to handle. You are right there captain...they keep asking about being ignored without even checking their own ...newbies enjoy weekend
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
hi di First, thanks, you seem to be in better mood today. Well, you have a point here no doubt. Those who do not interact do not get much of interaction from many... But I think that causes many unhappy things to happen @captain: Yes, I too agree with your point here - we all feel bad when we are ignored but many a times we forget the same when we are ignoring others.
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
Hi, I know you notice newbies does that a lot, I want to give you a fun challenge that will give you lots of revelations. Try to look around this discussion and look at the started discussions of some people who participated here... you will see the people who are notorious for ignoring people on their discussions actually talk about how bad they feel when they get ignored, yet they were ignoring people. I dont know what is in their mind. I have no idea at all,
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• Calgary, Alberta
22 Apr 11
In most of the discussion were i participate, I am always ignored, usually those people are collectors, but now I have a strategy to be not ignored. I will respond to people who seemed to like the topic so much and talk tot hat person instead. in other words, i tried talking to friends who participated. There are times that I know that the topic starter have grudge againts me, so I guess if they dont need my comment I will just ignore their topics no matter how good it is but sometimes, trying to talk to people who responded tot hat discussion is a good strategy to get in.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
Hiya Captain In most of the discussion were i participate, I am always ignored - this comes as a shocker to me, really. I have known you for some time now and your responses are always so good... and yes, I like more because I find that you like conversations, though I have not had long sets of conversations with you but I remember a few and they were really great.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Oh, that is bizzare as I dont expect my responders to go with negging around or even complaining as I have a belief that those who respond to mine have clear and clean hearts. But yes, if someone does that on purpose, as you say - they build their own bad reputation.
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
I really dont know why i was ignored whenever I participate even if I gave my all and let lose, I see the point of view of one of those people who ignores me here. anyway I posted a reply to you but it got deleted for some unknown reason. Those people didnt know they build a bad reputation with what they do.
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• United States
22 Apr 11
Bhai! Just because I don't comment back Does Not Mean you are ignored! All it means is that you said it so well , I have nothing to add. Please don't Ever think I would Ever ignore you.
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• United States
23 Apr 11
No. I would think my comment was written so well he/she didn't have anything to add. It happens.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
Dear Behen Oh now, never in my wildest dreams I have any thought like this. I know for sure my behen is there for me and I can ask her for support anytime I need I think, I rephrase or simplify - It was about like you post a response to someone's discussion and the starter reponded to all but you. You were not the last one to respond. This continued for a series say 5 or any number... Then would you think that it is not worth to respond on this lotters discussion?
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
That is positive and great
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@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
22 Apr 11
Hi chhotu, This happened to me too. And I made an issue of it. Those lotters who were knowingly not commenting on my responses I asked what was wrong in my response. and the debate went on. And finally they realized their fault. Chhotu, I can stand anything but not ignored. And interestingly I know them with with a single response or comment. There are some and they are friend too but I no longer response their discussion. Ekhaneo Lokpal Bill lagai ki?
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@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
22 Apr 11
Yes, I saw on the way...go ahead...
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
I gave that up for good. She is a real follower and admirer... good for the country
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
Hi Da Oh... so my da believes in a positive and a healthy debate... I have learnt that I should revert back to all the comments on my discussions and yes, I did mistakes earler where I ignored to respond back but better that I learned because if I would not have, I would not have my da around me Lokpal Bill? I am battling it out on another discussion.... someone doesnt get my views and I do not get hers... Truly Mylot kind
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@la_chique (1498)
22 Apr 11
Sometimes, the starter may just think that there's nothing they can add to your comment. I wouldnt really take it personally, it happens to me all the time where I'll post something really useful, and then get no follow up. I'm also not very good at keeping track of what I have posted, so often I forget to check and I am sure there are people that I should maybe have responded to, but didnt get around to. I'd just keep typing. as long as you're posting constructive comments, you're still going to get return from ML. Good luck.
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@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
22 Apr 11
Hi, if such things come up from the newbies it is accepted that they are confused what to do. I remember getting BRs in two response where the author without commenting selected mine as the best response. But if this is with the grow ups it is not a welcome move. We do not merely respond here to increase the total number of post but also to exchange ideas and so many things as well. And yes, what one should post in the form of response is the quality stuff. I have several times come across I find nothing to comment back.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
Hi la_chique Quite true. We should not take ut personally. And as you say, MyLot will get me the returns if the comment was positive and constructive. But dear. I have a small difference of opinion. If you look onto my set of friends, I have quite a very small set. (Going by my activity and also my stay). I am not around here for the cents I get for posting responses or discussions. I love my friends and want to share with them. So it worries me when I do not get a response from anyone for a while now.... on his/her discussion. @Rajib da: Quite true. forget the newbies, even I am confused when I get ignored for my comments / responses. And if the seniors and somewhat olders (than newbies) do this, it gives more confusions and I can really understand why the newbies often get misled.(your hugs follow in on your box da )
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@anil02 (24688)
• India
22 Apr 11
It is happen with me. I take it a routine thing. We don't know what is problem with the lotter so he/she is not commenting on our respond. If some one always comments in few words or one line it not possible to continue discussion.
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@anil02 (24688)
• India
23 Apr 11
Hello Sidartha. My lot is platform for discussion and debates. So to continue clapeing here we need two hands.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Hi anil Yes, dear. This is a problem as you mention - it is not always possible to continue with the discussions as some just dont want to discuss things. Sad for them because they miss out the fun that it can have
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
22 Apr 11
hi sweetie. If that ever happens to me, i will ignore it and never respond to another discussion again. The last thing i will ever do on this planet is wonder or beg for anything. It makes one old. I'll just move on.
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
22 Apr 11
Why, thank you sweetie.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
Why? Because You are special and I have my reasons... A caring heart that you have, always gets love and affection... I dont know more, but yes, you and mysd are the ones who will never go un-commented... if anyone did maybe s/he is new or doesnt know these facts... You are two people who are like the heart and soul of mylot (maybe my personal views but I have my reasons).
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
Hi Saphrina I agreed last day - MyLot Loves you More than me I am sure no one would miss or dare to stay away without responding to someone as nice and as good as you
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@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
22 Apr 11
I don't like being ignored. So, when somebody doesn't respond to my comment, I get that he/she doesn't want to talk to me, and, especially if I notice that I'm the only who didn't get answered, then I won't comment in any of his/her discussions again. I can take a hint. Also, when I read discussions and notice that the person who started it doesn't answer all the comments, I do not comment on that discussion and make a mental note to not participate in any of that person's discussions. People may say that I'm being silly over it, but, in my case, when I start a discussion, I answer everyone's comments out of courtesy. Even when I disagree with their comments, I still answer back and diplomatically, too.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
Hi gloryacam Acceptable to me and mylot. I dont think this is a silly thing to do but yes, when you are being ignored for a while, you have every right to move out and make your own space. It is a healthy and wise thing.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
in fact we have friends here who respond to our discussions whatever happens That makes mylot a much better place
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
Thanks! (For thinking I'm not silly ) Well, I started a discussion similar to this, and they said I was being silly because as a discussion starter, one has the privilege to answer back or not. I guess they missed what I said that I was the only one who wasn't responded to. Anyway, you're right, we can move on and make our own space, as in fact we have friends here who respond to our discussions whatever happens. Sweet lotters.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
22 Apr 11
There are times when i would not respond to that comment not but not because i am singling out that person but because what that person has said was just a repetition of what the others have said already. Or when i just see no point in responding. As you've noticed and probably you know me well by now, i am not the type of mylotter who would just respond and say thank you for your response and that's it. But if I have sensed that this mylotter is intentionally singling me out, I think i would just ignore it and continue on responding to his discussions when they are worth responding to and if i feel wicked, i would never respond to his comment in my discussions too.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
Hi toni I understand you as we have been good friends for a while now. So I know that if you are not responding to one or even any, it is because you are occupied with some other thing at hand and that doesnt make me confused. But yes, ut might be confusing to a newbie (not exactly a newbie at mylot) but to a newbie on your discussions. For those who do not respond to one lotter significantly, the message seems to be clear that they do not want responses from those they ignore... but I as a peace and friend loving person, deny to believe on those lines and would still say that someday, my comments will become better for this lotter.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Well, I may not be the right person aorund here for this, but still, I know she is quite occupied and busy offline and so may skip responses for everyone.
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
I cant help it, ! toni Why do you skip me even if I was the first responder and I am obviously interested to what you posted. that makes me remove you from my friend list. but anyway I just want to some criticism from you, on why my responses in your discussions makes it worth ignoring.
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@akp100 (13640)
• India
22 Apr 11
Hi sid I guess i will just ignore this and do my normal stuff. I will continue responding if i have any interest in his/her topic just like other discussions. I guess i had faced this one before not sure. ( not remember ).. But will be sad if you do the same thing..
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Apr 11
Dear AKP I dont want my friend who is my brother too to be sad because of me I know, I was lazy and even not responding to the many responses a few months before, but now I think I am changed and make it a point to respond to almost all who participate on my discussion. Though I have a non-identifiable pattern as I do not respond serially to all rsponses... but I try to get to all those who make their presence on my discussions
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@akp100 (13640)
• India
23 Apr 11
Sid... You are doing good. I have seen that you are replying to all in your responses.
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@shaggin (72131)
• United States
22 Apr 11
I dont care if people respond to me. I leave them comments because I want to but I do not expect them to respond to me. I dont keep track of who leaves me replies to the comments I have left on their discussions. I try to reply back to everyone who leaves a comment on my discussions but I cant always come up with something.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Hey dear Shaggin I have been with you on your discussions for somany days and I have somewhat understood your ways. I know you are occupied with so many things in real world. And still you do find some time of that busy schedule to respond. I admire you for this. And also, the fact that you dont care about people who dont respond to you...
@vandana7 (100280)
• India
22 Apr 11
I dont feel that much thesids. Generally people do respond to me. But I reckon..something I mentioned must be too similar or vitually the same as something another person has mentioned before me. I dont expect the discussion starter to rephrase the same answer 'n" number of times just to be polite. We need new inputs, and it is incumbent on me to read through the previous responses, and the responses to the previous responses. In general, if I do have something new to add, or I do provoke the person, people do respond... and it does lead to interesting debate... as you already know we had with bingskee.. :)
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Dear Vandanaji Thanks for this valuable input here - I missed on this point - when you say - something I mentioned was too similar as another responder. Definitely, it becomes boring to some after a few responses to read the similar things and one may not feel comfy re-typing the similar responses. Yes, the discussion from Ms. Bingskee was fun, but I did not feel that you provoked me to respond with that No. I thought I could not get conveyed correctly on that one.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
22 Apr 11
ho can enjoy being ignored? it jut belittle you and make you feel regret. Ignoring in relationhip jut bring depair.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Hi sender That is the best way to put the point across - "Ignoring in a relationship is just bringing despair" We all should be a bit polite and courteous when we get a response and at least say thanks for responding to keep the relation live and ticking
@topffer (42156)
• France
23 Apr 11
Your responses and comments are always very good thesids, and sometimes it is difficult to add something or to comment back. You can impress some mylotters. When you respond for the first time to a member, you don't know if he/she will respond or not. Many new members are just starting discussions and don't give any return. If everybody was commented and not me, I would give a second chance to the member if he/she starts another discussion interesting for me, and if I still don't receive a comment, I will never respond again to a discussion from this member. Anyways, it is better to have no comment than that happened to me two days ago, when responding for the first time to a member. I was disagreeing with the discussion, and I have been flamed... and reported by this member. It seems that some lotters don't know that a discussion is made... to discuss !
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Hi topffer These discussions are quite helpful at times and sometimes the bias of the lotters turn these discussions like warzones. I dont appreciate people who cannot have the eyes or the open minds to criticism or even look at the other side and start flaming. But I am hopeful that such lotters are limited in numbers and many are here with open hearts and brains... I quite agree that some members dont get the true meaning of Discussions and Conversations.
@johnpillai (2082)
• Germany
22 Apr 11
dear sid, world is big and round. it never stops. it rotates and rotates and rotates. it stops for nothing and nobody. If you feel anybody ignore just leave it and go a head. you will find more interesting friends.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Hi john Quite true. But unfortunately, I have quite a small set of friends around. I mean going by my activity and my duration of stay, I have seen people with much more friends that I have on my profile. So I think that there is something wrong if someone on that list did this to me... But then as you say, it is the world, and I have to move on
@polaris77 (2040)
• Bacau, Romania
22 Apr 11
Hello,theSids!If I noticed such a strange attitude from the discussion starter towards me I would be a little puzzled,but I don't think I would take any action;I would simply ignore that person.Of course,that doesn't mean that I wouldn't like to know the exact reason of that behaviour,especially if that person should have no reason to treat me like that,but I wouldn't give him or her the satisfaction to be contacted by me.I would simply ignore that person and that's it,end of the line,unless that lotter finally decides to break the ice and decides to contact me and offer me some explanations.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Hi polaris Quite well worded and you have covered almost everything that I would have thought about The only difference between your response and me - I will start the attempt to break the ice.