I do not feel obligated to go back, but if I cared enough initially to make a comment I tend to return to that thread to learn other viewpoints--whether they agree or differ from mine--time permitting!!.  I try not to phrase things that I would find later difficult to chew or swallow.  Likewise, I never intend to insult or discredit.  Occasionally, there are some threads to which I would rather give a tactful 1:1 private, helpful response to the poster.

Nah, I don't feel obligated to return.  There have been a few times I really got sucked into the discussion, but by and large, I post my opinion and move along.  I have a short attention span anyway.  I know a lot of people develop relationships with people online, but I don't chat/post on boards enough to feel a connection most of the time. 

I don't feel obligated, but I'm usually curious to see what others had to say.  However, lately there are so many threads here that I can't even find nor remember threads that I talked in so often I just give up.  I wish there was a "My Discussions" link to narrow discussions down to ones that I have posted in, it would make it much easier.

People shouldn't feel abandoned or feel bad if they don't get a direct response.  With so many posts and so many threads everyday, it's hard to keep up!  I usually don't read every response to a thread and I definitely don't read every thread on here.  There are just too many.  Generally I read until I see a posting that i feel like responding too - then I might skip the rest and go respond to that one or two.  

It depends on the topic of the thread. If it's something I'm really interested in, I check it again. Others ask a specific question, I'll answer, and never return.

There's always the exception to the rule. Sometimes when I return to a thread that I didn't think would go anywhere else, I'll be pleasantly surprised that someone has added an unexpected twist and I will participate again.

I try not to go back because the politically-centered threads are the ones where I am always in the minority.  It gets old after awhile. 

njchicaa said…

I try not to go back because the politically-centered threads are the ones where I am always in the minority.  It gets old after awhile. 

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You may not be quite the minority you think you are. A lot of people read the political threads but don't write much. I enjoy reading your posts.

njchicaa said…

I try not to go back because the politically-centered threads are the ones where I am always in the minority.  It gets old after awhile. 

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Please, speak up! I'm often in the minority too [sounds of grunts of agreements from others], but sometimes it takes extra explanation to convey what I'm really trying to say.

Variety is the spice of life! If you really mean what you say... say it!

I sometimes go back, sometimes don't. As some have said, politic debates get old and after a while, it's just the same opinions going round and round. Same with any of the "controversial threads". I will perhaps say what I feel a time or two then leave. I mean, what else is there to say? I may read the thread again but don't stress it if I don't.

If I am really interested in a topic, I will return and try to keep up but I don't feel an obligation to.

I often find myself in the minority or, even worse in a way, in the middle not having a strong opinion so it's somewhat useless for me to even say anything at times. I may but I rarely get too involved in the thread.

Thanks for your responses, it's good to get a gauge. I don't really post on boards other than these.

Yeah, i will do a one to one, also if I am interested in someone in particular's view.