Some AB posters only ask questions and never discuss the question, does that bother you? Also, those same posters, usually, don't reward their friends either. Does that bother you? After all, if they are a friend, shouldn't there be some communication.
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Cotton, most of my questions just need a few words to answer and don't really require a discussion. If they answer the question, I give them their points and thank them. Also, I'm not bothered if I don't receive points, really. Sometimes I forget to give points when answering a question or when someone answers mine, but try to go back and correct my mistake. If they at least answer your question, regardless of whether or not there is a discussion, they are communicating with you. I hope I am understanding what you are talking about..lol +5
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if someone cares enough to answer my question i always point up as a courtesy and thank you. there are a couple of friends on ab that from what i can see only ask and never answer. i wish they would answer so we could get a real feel for them and a different style of interaction. on the other side of the coin their questions are so good i just keep on answering :-)
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points whores. I've seen the phenomenon with many, but certainly not all, high-points holders.
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I am thinking of removing more of those so called "friends", I have a few already. -
I reward everybody,and I like to discuss things.Yes,I am also a little irked by it when someone never responds to my questions or answers,but what can you do? Nothing,really.*+++++*
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I have been wondering about this very same thing. I make it a point to rate and post a comment to all the answers I receive. For a one words answer I type two sentences in comments. But only in exceptional cases do I get a comment in reply. Longer comments threads are becoming a rarity now. All are busy abing hard, I suppose. But I must say that when I answer a question from someone in my friends list I do get a rating and a comment in feedback, belated though it may be.
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I sometimes dont discuss answers but that may be because my viewpoint is so diametrically opposed to theirs I dont want to get into it with a stranger. This is rare as I dont ask too many questions about very strongly held beliefs. I usually discuss or acknowledge answers but sometimes I havent known they were there as they seem to disappear into cyber space if the question is more than a few days old.I only just found out where they go. It takes so long to check for older answers. I mostly ignore those I dislike. people are entitled to thier opinion. I look to see what friends have asked and will award and answer if I have something to say. I often just comment on a comment, (no points there but what the heck its the banter I like)
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Firstly, let me reward you for asking a question *L* Yes - it does irritate me when people ask questions, gain the points from the people who answer and then do not give points for the answers. What irritates me most, however, is the people who just add a "Thanks" comment - but do not really communicate about your answer. Mind you, having said that, after a while you get to know who enters into a dialogue, and who will just give a thanks, and who does not give points. Some of them are just here to get points and increase their own status, coming up with question after question after question just for the points - I have begun to be a little more discerning in which questions I answer... Hmmmm
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I think some people might have too big a friends list and it just gets to much for them to handle. I always go to my friends questions and answer them at the time they are asking and answering others and by doing that I can only answer those who are on when I am. I Really would like to talk to everyone but I guess I just cant and it does bother me. I like everyone on my friends list but some arnt on the same time as I am. I know I should look up their questions because I do care about them but I just get so caught up with what is happening right now. One thing I hope no one ever says about me is that I dont give points. I try to rain points on people after all they are free! I am very slow to respond and am so sorry about that. I wish I could change it and am working on it. Im so glad you asked this question Cotton because it gives a form for me and others to talk about this issue. So Thank You Cotton and Im glad we are friends.:)
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I like to engage in lively conversation..that is my carrot, why I'm here. I am drawn to people who provide that and less attracted to those who don't. But if someone asks an interesting question I answer it simply because I want to and have no expection of receiving anything for it. :)
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I, unfortunately, have limited available for AB. I'll first look at any activity on recent questions/answers/comments I've been involved with. I then look for Friend's Q&A. Sometimes the thread is not one I can contribute to, sometimes it is. If I like what is going on I'll gives points though. If I can respond with an answer, I will. If I still have some time, then I'll look for what has been going on or ask a question.
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