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[VanSleepy]

Sometimes I see an OP reply to each poster, select posters, or just a general thanks to all who responded.  I think any of those are fine and personal preference.  Sometimes a thread goes on for days and days, and someone will say, "Where's the OP?"  In that case, I don't feel the OP has to tend to a thread.

[ChynnaBlue]

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@chickenbutt wrote:

I can't imagine why not.   

I don't think one must respond to every single reply individually, but if nothing else to thank the posters for their help/answers seems appropriate.  

I definitely would at least express my gratitude.   I can't even imagine asking people to help me and never saying thank you, in the very least!

It's the 'hit & run' that is annoying.  They just start a thread asking for help, or asking a question, then never come back.     That seems rather rude to me.

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This assumes that the OP asked a question, though. Not all threads involve a question, so there's no need to thank people for an answer. I don't think an OP needs to return to every thread to thank everyone for participating in the discussion.

And I don't mind a hit and run. I don't really monitor all the threads I've posted in to see if the person came back and said thank you and odds are high that I've forgotten about it and never come back to look at it again, anyway. Usually I only remember a thread because someone else tags me in her or his own reply.

[MaggieMack]

I don't start many threads, and the ones I start are never asking "What should I do?" questions, nothing very life exciting. I do try to heart the people who post on threads I start even if I don't post again.

Two things come to mind about posters who pose a provocative scenario and don't return. Sometimes I think they are old posters with new nics who just want to create chaos and negativity. Or, they really are new posters who get scared away by some very thoughtless comments. But since they don't return to tell us, we never know.

[KingstonsMom]

Absolutely, if I post a thread and others are kind enough to offer their opinions/advice (since I asked for it), I absolutely try to reply and/or heart their post, to acknowledge their contribution.

Otherwise, why bother posting a thread here at all?

But that's just me.

[MaggieMack]

@KingstonsMom, I keep meaning to compliment you on Kingston's new avatar pic. I just want to give him a big old hug! 

[chickenbutt]

Good point, CB!  I totally went there with it, in my mind anyway, being threads started asking for help or answers to a question.  

Otherwise, if somebody just starts a conversation, I don't suppose there is any social expectation that they return to the thread.  Everybody just has their say and some may agree or disagree to any given point and it just goes along (according to theory, anyway - not so much here as a rule. heh).

[joannecha]

When I respond to a post to give an answer to a question, I assume that the OP is a busy person like everyone else & will read the answers. I don't expect to be thanked for my response. I am always happy to answer a question & to hopefully help someone out. When I ask a question, I try to remember to say, "thank you for any and all responses", hoping that will serve as a thank you for any who respond. 

[NickNack]

If I ask a question, I try to heart each person's response.  Then after there are a few responses I will post a "thank you" to everyone for their help.  

I don't post many life situations that go in depth like some people do though.  When they don't come back I sometimes wonder what happened.

[RainyDayGal]

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@Aubergene wrote:

If you start a thread do you always return to reply to the comments?

I notice sometimes an OP asks a question or poses a problem but never comes back.

Just wondering btw, not judging or making rules lol.😉

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General statement threads (posting about someone having/had a baby, someone's dress, something in the news or a cute pic) don't require the poster to reply.  But the second one (asking questions and has a problem) does.  It's rude not to acknowledge that you've at least read the replies, and it would be nice to find out how something turned out (without personal details, of course).  And yes, in some cases, someone is just trolling.

[KingstonsMom]

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@MaggieMack wrote:

@KingstonsMom, I keep meaning to compliment you on Kingston's new avatar pic. I just want to give him a big old hug! 

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@MaggieMack

Thank you, I changed it the other day!

Trust me, he would LOVE for you to give him a big ol' hug, you'd just have to be prepared for some big, sloppy kisses, LOL!

He is such a lap baby! When I'm at the DR table on my laptop, he tries to squeeeeeze into my lap in the DR chair I'm sitting in.....yeah right, he weighs 75 lbs., I weigh 110, LOL!

He's turned out to be really smart too! We're going to a trainer every Saturday and he's learning very quick, even by her high standards and experience.

He's all muscle, so being in complete control of him at all times is imperative for me, since he could easily drag me down if he wanted to.

But all he wants to do is play and be loved on! Rescue animals are the best, they're so grateful to be rescued, loved and taken care of!