This topic raises it's head on regular basis - so I hope I'm not boring people by bringing it up again !!!!  Understand please, that when someone takes the time to send you a wee message - would it really hurt or be such an inconvenience to acknowledge it?  It all comes down to basic courtesy and kindness - to simply ignore the message or 'dingy it/rubber lug it' is not nice and frankly a bit rude.   It may be a case of getting over yourself as you think that everyone is chatting you up or has an ulterior motive, I'm just not sure.  Even if it is a simple Cheers  - try to be aware of peoples feelings.  In general I find that most people do respond, this was a topic that came up last weekend and I thought I would put up a thread to highlight how easy it would be.   To conclude, as individuals we all have the choice as to how we conduct ourselves in this life - thank you very much for taking the time to read this                                                                                                                                                                               

Well said Katie !!, Manners cost nothing                                                                                                                                                                             

I know where you’re coming from BOBKAT. I see a lot of this. Too many people stuck up there own . Not here though thankfully                                                                                                                                                                              

spot on katie,, i say hello and message and chat to folks on here simply because its a social site,, the emphasise on the word SOCIAL,,unfortunately not every body is sociable tho,, to whom id say,, why dont you  off and live in a cave then!!!                                                                                                                                                                             

wot `ave i done now !!!!   (scurring off to the naughty step, sheepishly with ma tail between me legs)                                                                                                                                                                              

NOT YOU MIC lol - you are very courteous and well mannered even if you don't know it                                                                                                                                                                              

Ohhh Katie dont be telling him that ... he tries his best to appear not so 

But I agree with what you say ... including Mic what she says about you ! your a great guy & a big softy one someone gets to know you                                                                                                                                                                              

Dont take much to reply to a message and a simple thanks but no thanks shouldnt offend any one if its a case on them been interested in you.

Ive found they some lovely folk on here and yep indeed you do get the odd ones that aint but thats people in general life.Ive had some top folk mail and had a right laugh through PM.Met a couple of folk off here and really looking forward to meeting plenty more,its a good social network too.

Dont let the odd ones ruin it for others :)

i ager tolaly #
but if u pay your mony u can do what the hell u like (in reaon) as in all walks  of life u have them that do, and them that dont , tham that are nice kind helpfull charming and them that are and im not just saying its  men or just  ladys
                                                                                                                                                                             

"To conclude, as individuals we all have the choice as to how we conduct ourselves in this life."

And if i they choose to conduct it by not answering messages then that's their choice.                                                                                                                                                                             

Would be nice if someone just messaged me......then I can reply lol                                                                                                                                                                              

Scooterboy  i'm with you on that one~ !                                                                                                                                                                             

I reply to most messages but some just don't deserve a response in my opinion.   how r u? or fancy a chat? are common examples.   I'm sorry (well actually I'm not) but if someone can't be bothered to string a couple of coherent sentances together then why should I bother my arse to respond? That's a rhetorical question, no response required.                                                                                                                                                                                 

And here's me thinking its a sexual free for all site tch, best unpack Rachel and get out the puncture repair kit.                                                                                                                                                                             

I've replied to every pm I've had but I've had 1 or 2 I've sent ignored. That's their choice and I don't take it personally, for all I know they have just had a cr*p day and don't feel like making a response.
                                                                                                                                                                             

 Actdaft what happened to Polly the puncture proof .................... your gonna have to get those teeth filled down bud                                                                                                                                                                              

What teeth. only got a few left and they are all at the back.                                                                                                                                                                             

OMGG.................... not going to ask how the puncture occurred - could I hazzard a guess it was the ferret  lol                                                                                                                                                                             

Nar it wasn't the ferret, he died. to be honest it wasn't a bite it was the cig end through the forehead, and she was off out of the window and landed on next doors washing line.                                                                                                                                                                             

Darn it Ayjay Your hair is longer than mine.

I always answer a message i get sent, might take a few days if i am away but i will reply.