Responding to AmPics Posts

[SweetSam42]

I've been posting pictures in pic threads for about 18 months now, and in the past, I've tried to post responses to everyone who has taken the time to post on my thread. However, time just doesn't always allow for it lately, and I often feel bad.

On AmPics, I see people who selectively respond to individual posts, people who rarely respond to anyone, and people who respond to every single post.

Here's my question: If a pic-poster doesn't respond to your post on his/her thread, do you continue to post? Are you offended? Do you continue to lurk, and just not post again, figuring why bother if there's no interaction with the OP? Do you just continue on your merry way and post when you see something you like?

 

[lordbleh]

Why could anyone be offended lol. I'm a big lurker and I know it lol but would NEVER be offended if someone actual life meant they couldn't respond. Or. God forbid..... Just didn't want to respond..... Up to each other end of the day lol

 

[ATPCTCDT]

When I've had threads in the past or when I post in other threads, I always try to respond to every comment. I have noticed that you do as well and really appreciate that. At the same time I understand how real life can get busy and keep you from individual responses. At those time I know that I, and I hope most other lit-ster' s, understand. I hope you keep sharing your amazing pictures Sam and post when you can.

 

[theweescotsman]

Personally I don't get offended as sometimes I imagine it can take up a lot of time to respond to each poster, but sometimes I do find those who just post pics and never respond to comments a little....well lazy I suppose

 

[CanadianM]

With the number of responses you get, how could you possibly respond to each one? It is nice to get a response, but if not, no reason to stop leaving comments.

 

[SweetSam42]

I do try, but I'm not always successful.

And I've seen some men say they just don't leave posts anymore on threads they don't get any interaction with.

 

[CanadianM]

I do try, but I'm not always successful.

And I've seen some men say they just don't leave posts anymore on threads they don't get any interaction with.

Not a good way to treat someone who puts herself out there for our pleasure..

 

[Wolfking05]

I do try, but I'm not always successful.

And I've seen some men say they just don't leave posts anymore on threads they don't get any interaction with.

I honestly think it depends on the OP's personality and interaction with their posters.....You my dear have nothing to worry about....You are a sweetheart, you make an effort even when your RL is super busy, and you let posters know that you won't be able to respond to everyone.

 

[BaconBot]

I mostly lurk anyways, so not getting a response doesn't bother me.

 

[ibequus]

It doesn't bother me at all if I'm not responded to in a public post. It's nice to see it when someone does respond, but I don't expect it. It does bother me, sometimes, if I pm and don't get a response. Even a "thanks but no" would be welcome.

 

[newguy4321]

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[jasonmason]

I've been posting pictures in pic threads for about 18 months now, and in the past, I've tried to post responses to everyone who has taken the time to post on my thread. However, time just doesn't always allow for it lately, and I often feel bad.

On AmPics, I see people who selectively respond to individual posts, people who rarely respond to anyone, and people who respond to every single post.

Here's my question: If a pic-poster doesn't respond to your post on his/her thread, do you continue to post? Are you offended? Do you continue to lurk, and just not post again, figuring why bother if there's no interaction with the OP? Do you just continue on your merry way and post when you see something you like?

If it is someone as beautiful as you I keep posting.

 

[InTheFade]

I've been posting pictures in pic threads for about 18 months now, and in the past, I've tried to post responses to everyone who has taken the time to post on my thread. However, time just doesn't always allow for it lately, and I often feel bad.

On AmPics, I see people who selectively respond to individual posts, people who rarely respond to anyone, and people who respond to every single post.

Here's my question: If a pic-poster doesn't respond to your post on his/her thread, do you continue to post? Are you offended? Do you continue to lurk, and just not post again, figuring why bother if there's no interaction with the OP? Do you just continue on your merry way and post when you see something you like?

When somebody doesn't reply to me...

I generally never reply again. In fact, I may not visit the thread again.

I try to take time in my replies.

And I don't reply to every thread in am pics. Only those I find are intriguing to me.

 

[SassySheDevil]

I'll go against the grain here and say that honestly, if I take the time to comment on your picture, tell you that you are beautiful/hot/sexy/smart etc. I hope that you will reply to me with even a simple thank you.

But as stated above, it depends on the OP also. The women generally have more comments to weed through, so maybe it's different for me, who mostly comments on guys who don't have as many to reply to.

But I also get offended and have stated so before, when I say something to the OP and they skip over my comments, to comment only to their "friends"

I also hate seeing comments that say "because you are so sexy, I'll take that comment" that makes me feel like the "not so sexy" persons comment doesn't matter as much. The only time I can think of that I have said this, is to women and it's because womens comments often mean more to me cause they are thinking with the brain in their head and not the one in their pants ( and no this does not apply to all men or even all women) I believe I have even said it to you Sam, because out of all the women on Lit, I think you are one of sweetest, kindest women there are. So if you have ever said anything, Those mean a lot to me. I try not to say it to Men though. I don't care what you look like, I appreciate comments from everyone.

That being said. I don't think it's wrong to state that you are busy, or will get to comments later or even mass thank people. Quote several and say one big thank you vs individual ones.

Sorry for the book.

 

[SweetSam42]

I think skipping over anyone when you're responding to posts is just rude. If you're going to respond, respond to everyone, and don't make people feel left out.

I have done mass "thank yous" recently, because I just can't get to everyone. It's sort of the same with PMs - I do read them all, and I try to respond, but sometimes they get buried in my inbox. I always mean to respond to the nice ones.

And Sassy - you're too much!

 

[theweescotsman]

I honestly think it depends on the OP's personality and interaction with their posters.....You my dear have nothing to worry about....You are a sweetheart, you make an effort even when your RL is super busy, and you let posters know that you won't be able to respond to everyone.

I'll go against the grain here and say that honestly, if I take the time to comment on your picture, tell you that you are beautiful/hot/sexy/smart etc. I hope that you will reply to me with even a simple thank you.

But as stated above, it depends on the OP also. The women generally have more comments to weed through, so maybe it's different for me, who mostly comments on guys who don't have as many to reply to.

But I also get offended and have stated so before, when I say something to the OP and they skip over my comments, to comment only to their "friends"

I also hate seeing comments that say "because you are so sexy, I'll take that comment" that makes me feel like the "not so sexy" persons comment doesn't matter as much. The only time I can think of that I have said this, is to women and it's because womens comments often mean more to me cause they are thinking with the brain in their head and not the one in their pants ( and no this does not apply to all men or even all women) I believe I have even said it to you Sam, because out of all the women on Lit, I think you are one of sweetest, kindest women there are. So if you have ever said anything, Those mean a lot to me. I try not to say it to Men though. I don't care what you look like, I appreciate comments from everyone.

That being said. I don't think it's wrong to state that you are busy, or will get to comments later or even mass thank people. Quote several and say one big thank you vs individual ones.

Sorry for the book.

These posts are what I tried to say, but they put it so much better

 

[HayleyC67]

I've been posting pictures in pic threads for about 18 months now, and in the past, I've tried to post responses to everyone who has taken the time to post on my thread. However, time just doesn't always allow for it lately, and I often feel bad.

On AmPics, I see people who selectively respond to individual posts, people who rarely respond to anyone, and people who respond to every single post.

Here's my question: If a pic-poster doesn't respond to your post on his/her thread, do you continue to post? Are you offended? Do you continue to lurk, and just not post again, figuring why bother if there's no interaction with the OP? Do you just continue on your merry way and post when you see something you like?

Interesting question. I'm not a big poster but even when no comment comes back it barely registers. I comment because I want to not to gain some form of social interaction

 

[vidiman]

I agree- it is a good question and there's quite a lot to it:

As Hayley (below / above!!!) - I tend to respond because I feel like making a comment - it maybe purely a thank you for posting something that made me smile and grow a bit , it maybe a witty remark (my level!), it maybe to take part in a conversation that is already happening on the thread. I also post when I feel I have a bit more of a connection to the poster (OP or other) - and feel that I am maybe communicating more directly with them (other than purely responding to the tthread) - this could be related to other conversation I maybe having with them.

I certainly ain't that pithy to not post because I did not get a reply to my post, - but I am making a a list (vive la revolution)

I think it is the individuals prerogative to respond or not - as it is another's prerogative to consider it rude or not.

 

[coacheric]

I've been posting pictures in pic threads for about 18 months now, and in the past, I've tried to post responses to everyone who has taken the time to post on my thread. However, time just doesn't always allow for it lately, and I often feel bad.

On AmPics, I see people who selectively respond to individual posts, people who rarely respond to anyone, and people who respond to every single post.

Here's my question: If a pic-poster doesn't respond to your post on his/her thread, do you continue to post? Are you offended? Do you continue to lurk, and just not post again, figuring why bother if there's no interaction with the OP? Do you just continue on your merry way and post when you see something you like?

I do not leave comments on every Am Pic thread that I view but I do on most of the ones that I view most every day (Yours )

I don't always expect a reply to my comments but I will say that I do go back and view the missed posts from the last day to see if any comments were left. I will also add that if I leave comments on some regular bases and never get a reply where others do, I tend to stop leaving comments at all. As much as I feel posters are looking for validation of their post, we are also looking for the same for our admiration of your beauty.

 

[Leigh81]

I think a blanket thank you is all you need to do.

L

 

[pvt_addiction]

I don't expect someone to respond specifically to each post I leave. I will say sometimes it's a bummer when you see someone responding to others posts and they've skipped over yours. Kind of makes you wonder if it's something personal, maybe they respond only to people they're closer with, etc. At the end of the day though, this is Lit and I realize that. I don't sweat the petty stuff...

 

[InTheFade]

I want to add more words.

There is definitely a large difference between male and female threads. We all know this.

When I post pictures, I try to engage each person who takes the time to post something. I also have never done multi post responses.

I can see how it can be overwhelming or even tedious for a woman to reply to each post.

I also think that how a person decides to reply is insight to that person's personality.

 

[draconus_infernus]

Life happens, and people get busy. When a comment of mine isn't responded to, I don't take it personally at all. There are a hell of a lot of people who comment on pic threads, so the OP has a lot of people to get through.

 

[haha_on_me]

If I post a response twice, and get nothing, then I typically never respond again. I am from the school of thought, that if you post pictures in a thread, then you really should make your viewers feel welcome. Some of the more active threads aren't that way just because the person is really attractive, but because they interject that human contact, and reply to everyone in some form or another. I have been here a long time, my posting comes and goes, as of late, I lurk, and never respond, but love seeing people get responses. There are some that are selective on whom they'll reply, and there are those, like your thread, where everyone gets a reply.
It was nice to see this thread, thank you.

 

[GBPFan1975]

It doesn't bother me at all if I'm not responded to in a public post. It's nice to see it when someone does respond, but I don't expect it. It does bother me, sometimes, if I pm and don't get a response. Even a "thanks but no" would be welcome.

Life happens, and people get busy. When a comment of mine isn't responded to, I don't take it personally at all. There are a hell of a lot of people who comment on pic threads, so the OP has a lot of people to get through.

These comments pretty much sum up how I feel. Somebody as beautiful as you Sam that puts herself out there on Lit by posting pics of yourself and has that many comments left for you on the thread, I don't know how you can find time to answer them all. Yes is it nice to get a personal quick response back from the original poster, but it's not necessary. If I get no response from my post on a thread I'm still going to continue to post comments and follow the thread. I know that real life gets in the way of having enough time to do all that you want to do on Lit. So your quick general Thank You posts on your pic thread is sufficient enough. By you continuing to post pics of yourself on your thread is enough for me!

If I send a PM and get no response I will take that as a hint that the other person is busy, flooded with PMs and/or not interested in PMing with me so I will not push the issue. Again a quick PM response to say thank you or sorry not interested is nice but not necessary. I realize I'm 1 of thousands of guys on Lit compared to much fewer women. I can only imagine how many PMs (probably overwhelmingly) a woman gets on Lit, especially if she puts herself out there with pics, thread and/or sexually suggestive comments.

My suggestion to you Sam is keep on doing what you're doing on your thread and it will all be OK, you'll still receive lots of nice, fun and positive comments on your thread after you post your pics. Nothing to worry about and lose sleep over.