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by Anonymous on November 23rd, 2009
There's no "set answer" to your question, as ABers answer only those questions that interest them.
If a question is "interesting" or addresses the three "forbidden" topics (sex, politics & religion), it's likely to get a plethora of responses, but if it asks something like, "Does your dwelling have a doorbell, or must visitors knock?" you might not get too many answers, because some folks consider such questions to be a waste of their valuable (to them) time.
If you ask something controversial, like, "I want to have an abortion, and this will be my third one. Should I go ahead, as I've done in the past?" expect several dozen responses and many of them will be both insulting or otherwise "negative," depending on your viewpoint.
I sometimes get only a few responses to some of my questions (either because the question is poorly worded, or just plain "dull" in nature), and that's about par for the course for me, but truth be told, I wouldn't wish to have a couple of hundred responses to my questions, because I'd spend way too much time, "corresponding" with the ABers who answered, as I believe every non-insulting response deserves SOME sort of reply, just to let the ABer know that you appreciate the fact that s/he took the time to give you an answer. Also, every answer (except the insulting ones) deserves to be rated.
Do you acknowledge ALL of your answerers with a "thanks" and points? If not, that might explain why you are not be getting as many responses as you believe you should be receiving.
Good luck with your future questions, and note that THIS question did at least get some kind of response from me, as well as a
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by iwnit on November 23rd, 2009
It is about normal here. If you are more active, you get more well known and people could answer your questions more frequently.
For instance, I have 505/998 questions with only 2 answers or less.
It is sometimes hard for beginners because they cannot give so many points, so people interested in points could find answering their questions a waste of time.
>>>>>> One big problem in your case is that, as far as I could see with a quick check, you seem not to acknowledge the answers that you get (with a small comment: a "thank you" would be enough). It makes it look like you were not interested in those answers.
So some people could answer your questions, but without a feedback, they might not give you points. This is my policy, by the way: I don't give points to the question if I don't get a feedback (points or comments) that could have come from the asker.
by Self Consuming Cannibal on November 23rd, 2009
I think time and subject matter is the two main components to the number of responses you receive.
How to get 100 answer from my question?
by lia8888 on September 3rd, 2011
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___________ is the answer to the question that nobody asked.
by Ombliss22 on July 20th, 2011
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What kind of question do you like to ask on AB?
by canival43 on August 1st, 2011
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Are there anyw ways to get more attention to some older questions I've asked her, but still without unanswer, or just some?
by John on July 29th, 2011
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What's happened to the question "Name something you had 20 yrs ago that you wish you had today?". I can't get the page to display.
by Andy B has left AB on August 13th, 2011
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good answer +6
by Gossamer on November 23rd, 2009
You're right!
(Joking!!!!)
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Thanks for the points.
by Anonymous on November 23rd, 2009
I'll say this about you Mensan, you always seem to commit to your Q&A that was a very well thought out, and helpful answer. I hate people who just leave three or four words that do nothing just to get some points. I'm glad that people like you take the time to actually contribute to this site rather than just abuse it. thank you.
by buster on November 28th, 2009
You're very kind, buster, and your comments are deeply appreciated.
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You'll notice that the question poser has yet to respond? Must be out of town...
by Anonymous on November 28th, 2009
must be...
by buster on November 28th, 2009