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This is really starting to annoy me. It seems like they put on a chat, claim their points but don’t get involved anymore. I also ’like’ when I get a reply and respond if it needs one. Isn’t a chat room for chatting and not just for asking?

eyeballkerry
4 months ago
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Glitterandgold

It is. I make a mental note of repeat offenders & don't comment on their posts.

I don't even want or need a reply often but I do appreciate a like, to acknowledge they've read it.

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eyeballkerry

Glitterandgold That’s a good idea to not acknowledge them, that way they won’t get points and hopefully understand. It’s not all about points but enjoy the chat room on here.

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janphoenix51

I like to get involved in the subjects on some of the chats but not others & I have noticed certain people putting questions on & not getting involved in the chat on the post they have created!

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eyeballkerry

janphoenix51 The reason I put a chat on here is usually to get help with something or to get peoples views. If for example I think I’m in the right about something, I will ask on here and see if I can see it from someone’s side.

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Lynibis

I think this annoys most avid chatters. I counted 5 chats from someone who only replied once on one chat. I feel it is quite rude as I would hope no one would ignore someone who spoke to them in person.

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eyeballkerry

Lynibis Apart from getting points what’s the point if you don’t want to hear what other people have said. This is my first port of call in the morning.

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Lynibis

eyeballkerry me too! Also they can get their daily points quota by replying so it's win win.

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eyeballkerry

Lynibis Exactly, I enjoy this part of latest deals and having conversations. I can express myself and also get honest feed back.

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JLouM

I think if I initiate a chat topic and people are interested enough to reply to me it’s only manners and polite to either engage conversation but at least acknowledge them. Otherwise it’s just rude.

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eyeballkerry

JLouM Exactly. I can have very nice conversations with members on one subject that can go on a few days and get slightly sidetracked.

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Leannexxx

I reply to most who put something on a chat

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Emerge11

I have noticed that too. It Is to get their points I think. I could mention a few names Including someone regular on the LD Team that never answers me, that posts regular things too. I dont bother answering now. I mean, whats the point.

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Lynibis

Emerge11 yes, 3 within 5 minutes yesterday. I just don't understand the need as there are plenty of new topics daily and they get pushed down before they get started!

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jms19

I can’t say i’ve noticed that but there does seem to be a core group who often reply to a lot of things and also post n

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MrsCraig

I thought the rules had changed so that you only got the points if you commented on your own post? I know it has to get a certain amount of comments before you get the points but I thought you had to reply to at least one comment too. Maybe I'm wrong.

I always reply to people when I've made a chat post. I have noticed that some people never reply to comments on the chats they have created.

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Lynibis

MrsCraig I thought that too so we must have got it from somewhere. I think it should be enforced otherwise there may be some who just keep posting topics and then ignore them. People respond in good faith so shouldn't be ignored.

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MrsCraig

Lynibis I know that some people have been given warnings about not responding to comments on their post and told the post would be deleted.

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Lynibis

MrsCraig Yes I have seen that too. But I also noticed that one of those people has not posted anything since.

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MrsCraig

Lynibis maybe they stopped because they got the warning and they didn't intend to reply to comments so just hasn't bothered making any new chat posts.

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Lynibis

MrsCraig absolutely

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eyeballkerry

Lynibis That would be a very good idea if members had to respond to their own chats to receive points. Maybe a time for change.

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MrsCraig

eyeballkerry I'm sure that is the current rule though. I'm sure I read that members had to comment on their post to get the points. Maybe I read it wrong.

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Pjran

It’s quite frustrating when I comment on a thread and the poster doesn’t respond.

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martinlufc5637

I don't post many topics but when I do I always reply to them, rude not too really

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HEDGEHOGS

I don't tend to post a chat question but when i've taken the time to respond to one then it would be nice to get a response back or even just a thumbs up. But must admit i've noticed this happening more often.

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Jerseydrew

I try to respond. Sometimes life gets in the way though and sometimes forget and don't get chance to come back to the chat

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kitty88uk

Is that so.. that can be annoying! 😣 I genuinely post a chat topic hoping to get some advice and I really like talking with our members on here 🥰 They make my day and I like posting deal offers too! Makes me feel like I am actually being helpful~~ ♥️

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EmmaWright762

At the very least I like to leave a like to a comment and more often than not I answer them. My favourite thing is to leave a gif to allow them to interpret how I felt about their comment. I have a few favourite member I love to see their image come up as I know I will be more likely to have a rapour with them.

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janphoenix51

EmmaWright762 ...Yes , I love seeing what GIF you post, I also love Telmel's witty comments..

You're GIFS are great!

I LOVE the banter on Latest Deals, Tumblespots & I have bantered sometimes..I have only had one childish comment from someone a few days ago & I certainly wasn't rising to her, she's not important to me & isn't a regular I recognise..

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