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In the last few weeks I have posted eight times supporting posters viewpoints and building posters up in solidarity. I have had not one reply back and certainly no reply of thanks for support. I joined DU so I could have some forum to express my outrage.... and some forum where I felt at home. I now ask myself... why am I even a member of DU? Why not go back to lurking? Just saying. Im from a world where when we build each other up it is recognized. I feel invisible here.
dawg
(10,610 posts)sometimes its just the more "outrageous" posters that get lots of replies. But I'm glad you're here. We all need to support each other in these frustrating times.
Demovictory9
(32,324 posts)3catwoman3
(23,820 posts)...many times they do not.
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)Please understand that the amount of info contained on this site keeps all of us hopping just to keep up. You are welcome here with many kindred spirits who share your views. Don't take it personally if you do not get direct responses. I rarely expect responses to mine but I just throw my two cents in when I need to comment.
pandr32
(11,447 posts)Don't hold back! People often read what you have to say and keep on scrolling. Someone will continue a conversation with you at some point, but if they don't it doesn't mean they didn't appreciate your contribution.
lapfog_1
(29,166 posts)Meaning that I post in a thread or start a thread and get others to comment on my posts about 20% of the time.
The response rate goes up if I have something really funny or in one of my fields of expertise or contains a unique viewpoint.
Often that simply doesn't happen.
RandomAccess
(5,210 posts)I try to reply to most of the responses I get, but sometimes I just don't have anything to say and Thanks with nothing more seems lame. I do it sometimes, but not always.
nolabear
(41,915 posts)Its true people who recognize one another reply more. I dont think anyone is ignoring you on purpose.
And Im glad you brought it up. Advocating for ourselves is very much what Democrats need right now.
Heck, someone will be pissed off at you in no time!
Phoenix61
(16,954 posts)acknowledged for supporting the cause. But every single person on this site is working for the same thing you are. Sometimes just knowing I am not alone makes all the differences.