i'm sure we all know how hard it is to send someone a message...wouldn't it be nice if people could just take a second and respond without being rude but just some kind of acknowledgment that they actually got the message...even though this isn't in person its just typing it still kinda leaves a mark on you....is there anyone out there who as well thinks this way....Sam

Welcome :-)

Sure, at first, I tried to reply to every action.
Carpal tunnel sets in.
Not to mention, if you reply with anything negative,
you get to see some REAL whacko personalities emerge.

Tis easier to just not reply to them all.

And, you can always check to see if they have read your email.

Best of luck :-)

If I have not met someone in the forums, and/or if they send me a message I do not understand and/or there is no picture, I usually delete the message. I do not need an inbox full of junk

A few suggestions:

Put up some updated pictures.
Fill out your profile a bit more.
Make sure you're writing emails that give people something to respond to, rather than just saying hi.

That being said, not everyone is going to respond. It happens to us all.

No response means they're not interested. Not sure why someone has to type out "Not Interested" to get the point across.

When joining this site, I did intend on being one of those people who ALWAYS REPLIES to everyone who writes me. What actually ended up happening though is people who seem incompatible often are, and rejection, even implied not direct, can make some people nasty. To avoid this I tried writing more details in my profile but, some people refuse to read them, or will write saying things like...I know I am not what you are looking for BUT. So I understand what other people are saying, after a while it becomes about not validating people who choose to ignore your feelings.

Nothing requires a Mingle2 member to read a message that another member has sent, let alone respond to a message. So, a member isn't doing anything wrong by not replying to a message.

thanks to all just ran down stairs for a second and had no idea people would respond so fast... the carpal tunnel one was a go answer i guess i was just kinda feeling a little bit of self pity there for a moment but again thanks to ALL for your responses and i'm definitely over it!!!!!!!!!!!!! all the best....tripy!

And those that have done that in the past don't as much anymore, because some men get incredibly nasty when someone isn't into them. It's just not worth it.

Don't be discouraged dude. Who we are will never please everyone. Some girls just get off at the attention that thrives their ego, others may have different reasons. It's never personal mate.

Ur tottaly right man. But when it happens a number of times u just say to urself y bother u know

Just when I thought I was the only one going thru this.

Jeez, quit whining. Any woman that reads this ranting thread who might have replied to one of your emails in the future probably wont now. If your messages are near as whiney as this post then thats why you arent getting any replies. Women like confident men, not ones that need coddled feelings

Ye don't ever beg women online, or infact real life. If you don't get a reply don't take it to heart remember they don't know you. You will usually find they have harems of men on their friends list they love the attention. Digital temptress' they find happiness from pettiness. Abolish your insecurities.

Yes it would be 'nice' but we don't always get what we want.
Sometimes by being 'polite' u end up having a bunch of psychos trailing u in desperation.
Not cool.

Just gotta say that is one heck of a cup of coffee.
I have felt the same way some mornings.

I'll respond to most messages, but am never sure what to say to "Hi". It makes me wonder if that's all they ever put in a letter too. I think a good rule of thumb when writing would be to ask if the contents of the message would be worth a stamp if you were mailing it.