Saying Thank You Problem...

Yes, that probably would be a good idea, besides I think it is against mylots TOS to thank everyone who responds..

i think you should reply back to those people who replied to your post if they leave it open to do so. i do like to try and reply back to everyone. but sometimes like you said you just can't. I have one post here with over 60 replies. now i am so happy i got that many, but it took me like two weeks to get back to them. because i have other post going, then i want to reply to friends post. but to all of my friends who read this, just know i am honored and grateful that you all think enough of my post to comment, so to all of you I say thank you for past post and post in the future

Hello Twoey, Let me preface by saying that I completely understand that many may not share my take on this issue. I am here for discussion, and to exchange information within this community. I am not really compelled to share my opinion, then move on. What this means is that for me personally? Well, it means that for me, the most successful discussions are just that: discussions. If I come to recognize that someone habitually asks questions, and does not reply to their respondents, I will probably stop responding to that member's questions. This is not a punishment, or done out of anger. It is simply a matter of personal taste. Some people really enjoy stating their point, then moving on. I am not such a person. I only pick a few discussions to interact with each day, and I monitor them as I can, throughout the day. So, where I generally thank folks in advance for sharing their thoughts on my question, I would never dream of allowing that to be my only interaction with those respondents. Again, I completely understand that we all have different reasons for spending our time here. Though, for me the act of not responding tells me that the poster isn't really that interested in our positions anyway. AND, makes me wonder whether our thoughts are even read. Where I have no doubt that you, Twoey, do read every response -- there are others that I am not nearly so sure about. So, for what it's worth, that's my two cents. I hope that you're not offended??? Though, to be sure, I am pretty patient. If someone takes a week or two to reply to all the responses, I would not hold that against them. Though, if the poster ignores the respondents, that will make an impression on me -- and not a very positive one, at that!

I never get offended by anything people do here,it is a open discussion board and there is no reason for a person to feel pressured..I feel that if i open a discussion and it is something of interest to one of my friends they will answer it..i use to be a little bothered by my friends opening 10-15 discussions per day but never answer one,but after much thought that don't bother me either...The only thing i am doing by posting or answering is just helping my pay go up...So don't get to concerned i am sure that you cannot please everyone....It is not an offence to me if you just get busy and do not answer,if everyone answered i would not even be able to comment on them all...You have always been very nice and that is all that matters......

Rock on! Great idea. I notice in MyLot's rules and terms, it says that replying to each individual reply on a discussion you started will not earn you any money. I know there was a rumor that went around at one time stating that you would earn extra if you thanked people who responded to your discussions. Thanks for bringing this up!

Personally I like to take the time to thank people individually. It gives me the opportunity to read their post and decide how I want to phrase the reply. I hate it when people don't bother to acknowledge replies, but I know that myLot Guidelines don't demand it. But that is for money reasons and not politeness. But that is just me. I suppose that there is something in thanking people in advance, but I have to ask myself why bother to start a discussion if I cannot be bothered to read and respond to the replies. I cannot be the only person here that likes to get a reply. Of course there is the odd response that you cannot reply to. I had one the other day where the guy just fired the heading of my discussion back at me. I didn't understand what he meant and decided that he probably wasn't worth the effort. I wouldn't be offended. But if I saw the originator never replying, I might well stop bothering to respond to their posts.

sounds like something good to put.... I also have a hard time going back and thanking... plus somewhere I read... I think.... that you are not suppose to thank ... idk... oh well You don't have to thank me for my misly reply! LOL I don't know what I am talking about right now! Lol haha have a great day! :0)

I dont let it bother me. I respond to so many threads it dont bother me if they respond back. Yes its nice but no t needed all the time. I just assume everyone is thankfull I know im an optimist today hehehe.

I am the type that likes to respond to all the respondees in my discussions. Not each and everyone but most of them I try. I don't know why, it's just how I do it here. I have not been responding a lot to friends discussions as I like and prefer commenting on mine and such. I sometimes add a little phrase thanking members in advance and not ecpecting a response etc. So I think your idea is all right. But then again, I like adding comments and hope to get more comments after mine as well and I love reading all the diffrent responses and cooments a lot of times. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

Responding lets us know that you took the time to read the response, which is what you're supposed to be doing when you start a discussion. If you can't keep up, start fewer discussions, so you have fewer responses to deal with. This is just my opinion, so take it or leave it. Thanks for asking us our opinions on this matter!

When I post a discussion, I usually respond to each and every response, eventually. But that is because I enjoy it, and find time to do so. If there is a response that I don't understand, or off subject, or is something negative, I just don't respond. Everything done here is at will, so you shouldn't feel bad if you don't get to a response to comment. You will get to it when you get to it, and if not, oh well.

I don't try to thank every one of them, I just thank the ones that the answers have a special meaning to me!

I dont have a problem with that I even dont have a problem when someone does not reply to me but has replied to other people on the discussion that means that the person is following what is been said. I have a problem when someone does nor reply to anyone or even worse never replyes to any discussion opened by that person.

That is a good idea.I came up with my own. Today, 4/2/08 I am attempting to answer at least 1 question from each friend on my list. I even started a discussion on the topic.I think as long as you make the effort that is what counts.

Personally I like to respond back to everyone that's posted in the discussion, not necessarily to thank them but just as a visible acknowledgement that I've taken the time to read their post. Mind you, I don't start many discussions anyway but when I do I do try to respond to every comment. Sometimes it's difficult to know what to say and I agree it's time-consuming. I don't get offended at someone not answering responses although I think it looks pretty bad when people don't even respond to one or two comments or just respond to the ones on the first page. It looks like the person just hasn't bothered to even read what others have said, let alone respond. I know from a money point of view we don't get paid for responding to responses but I think if people take the time to leave a comment it's only polite to at least read what they've said. For me the message at the end of the OP doesn't cover it - just my personal opinion though and everyone has their own way of doing things.

I think that is a great idea. It is actually against myLot guidelines to go through saying "Thank you" to every post. I do not respond to every post, so I would not be bothered if you were to say your thank you at the end of your post. Then you have more time to add useful information.

only when I can go no farther with the post

I start so few discussions that's not really a problem. I'll have time to go back & if I have anything to say, I will.

I would prefer if someone replied to my response but then again I know that it is not always easy to do because of the amount of responses one can get in a discussion. I don't hold it against them and nor do I get upset if they don't respond. I find myself that I start of really well with the first couple of pages and respond to everyone, then I start to fade off after the 4 or 5th page and by the 6th or 7th I've stopped and only rated their responses. I will reply if I have something meaningful to say but mostly I just rate the response and move on.

We all use the site in our own way pal and if you don't feel inclined to respond to/comment on each response to your discussions, it's totally up to you. I personally like to go in and reply to each response, even if it's just to say thanks for their response but I don't expect every person whose discussion I respond to to do the same. As I said, people use the site in their own ways and if you're happy to read and rate each response that should be enough :)