I think it is not fair, to give no answer for a message.
What is the problem? Also a "no interest" is a answer. I think, nobody write to a user only just for fun.

You made a roughly similar post a number of weeks ago but then decided to delete the whole thread.
I will summarise the main points:
-no one owes you anything, be it a reply, a profile picture or a comprehensive user profile;
-it is perfectly fair for someone to ignore a message (unless you are maybe engaging in business discussions but that is not stated in your post);
-UMD is not explicitly a hook-up or dating website, people are on here for their own reasons and messaging/communicating with others may not be one of them;
-people are busy and have their own lives to lead, there is no time limit on how long someone has to reply;
-there are paid for online messaging services that you can use if you wish to be guaranteed replies.

For your own personal benefit, please consider researching the term 'sense of entitlement' which may help you understand the situation a bit better.

Hi Nass,

This thread will not go well for you, just like the other one but please don't delete it as it's useful for others to read and see points of view.

I know it hurts to have your flaws pointed out, to be seen as a villain or to have no allies but it was a worthwhile thread with good conversation.

Cheers.

You're shocked: So what?
Your were brought up to reply as a politness: Great, don't force your morals onto others.
Once again as you didn't get it last time; other people's profiles are none of your business.
A profile being filled out means: NOTHING. It doesn't imply they want connections. It only says they took the time to fill out a profile.
Not replying is not rudeness, it's a choice. Especially depending on the message sent.
Well done on checking profiles to see about shared interests before replying: This doesn't mean others HAVE to do it your way.
Having a blank profile and getting in touch is not rude, they might be new, or testing the water, or protecting themselves. This has all been stated.

TLDR; Get over yourself, no one has to do things your way. Learn Empathy by living in other's worlds not just your own.

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Firstly I will ask that you watch your patronising tone. It is not welcome here.



This is what we call privilege, in particular male privilege. I will ask Messmaster for permission to message you 10-20 times a day EVERY SINGLE DAY. If you fail to comprehensively respond to every single message within one hour then I will complain and post on the forums about you.
Does this put what you say into context?

I have photos and text on my profile but not only do I have a right to ignore your messages but you have no right to expect me to respond to any messages you send either.

So called common courtesy or manners is a very very known technique used by men playing 'the game' and 'pick-up artists'. This is not the reason every single one of use is on here and your expectations are not on par with other members on this site.

If people are not learning from what is being said by me and others by simply deleting threads then I will risk my Group Host position by locking down this and other threads and prevent deletions.

Hello Silver_sea, hello CKWam,
I have the feeling you have misunderstood me a little. Maybe I should have added something to the thread.
Many of the users here have "I'm here to: Chat with friends" in their profiles.
I wanted to address this group of users with my thread.
With those who don't have it in their profile, I assume that they don't necessarily want to have contact.

@wetuniform:
I too have to ask you to hold yourself back a little.
We are both at an age where we may have different expectations. But we do not have the right to judge or criticize others for what they do or, better said, not do.
Everyone can do what they want here. Whether we both like it is another matter.
In any case, I do it like you do and respond to every request. Also with a short rejection. No member has ever resented me for that. On the contrary. You thanked for the answer.

@nass1957 thank you for the post, I'm going to try and find some time to discuss with MessMaster and the other admins/mods about if there's anything we can (or should) do about this.
I feel there is always room to honest discussion and learning but this thread is getting a little out of hand and I don't think any more responses are required.
If anyone wishes to discuss this thread or the contents further please feel free to message me directly, or MessMaster if you have an issue with myself or the way I have handled this.

Otherwise I'm am going to lock this thread to prevent the possibility things will escalate. Thanks