reply to a post? I recently posted that I was not feeling well and I only got one response about it. I reply to it, and so that was twice it was at the top of the board, and still only one reply.
Yes it bothers me, because other subjects are getting 5 to 6 responses, and I am not feeling well, and I get one, thankyou to momaroze for your reply I appreciate your support.

By Karen~moderator on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 04:48 pm:

I hope you don't take that personally. It happens to every one of us at some time or another.

It may just be that you posted at a time when people have other things going on. Sometimes posts move down the line as new posts are made and often people don't see them. Other times, people don't know quite how to respond.

For myself, when I'm really busy during the day, there are quite a few posts I miss.

Don't let it bother you, I know it's nothing personal. I hope you're feeling better!

By Bellajoe on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 05:04 pm:

Yes, please try not to take that personally. Karen is right, sometimes people don't quite know how to respond, or may not have the time to respond to a post.

I do hope you are feeling better!

By Andi on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 05:06 pm:

I don't always ahave an opinion about every post. I don't feel it's necessary to reply to all of them. I am also very busy during the day and only get on the computer when DD is napping and DS is busy doing something else.
I agree with Karen, don't let it bother you and if you really want people to respond to your post just Bump it at some point during the day.
Hope you are feeling better.

By Kaye on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 05:11 pm:

I reply to a post that I feel I have something to add. I don't typically add to birthday/anniversary posts. I actually don't always read posts that aren't questions. Sometimes I do, but it depends on time and mood for me. if the title of the post is a question then I read it and answer it if I can. I had a wedding gift post that only got 2 responses, so I do know how you feel.

By Ilovetom on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 05:35 pm:

I recently started one when my son had a car accident and I needed someone to cry too. It made me feel warm and fuzzy when ladies replied. If they hadn't I would have cried harder probably.

I hope you feel better.

By Bea on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 05:43 pm:

How are you feeling now? I hope you are better.

By Emily7 on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 06:05 pm:

I have had posts that have not been responded to, don't take it personally. There are days when not many posts get responses. I think it just depends on how busy people are & how they are feeling that day.
I do hope you are feeling better.

By Mrse on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 06:51 pm:

No I am not feeling better, that is why it bothered me so much, I guess. I went to my doctor today and she said the muscales around my neck are spazming that is why I have the headaches dizzyness. She said to do some neck exercises, and run water on it when I am in the shower. I know everyone on the board did not mean anything by not posting to it, I have been stressed out from being ill for a week, has made me a little sensative. Feeling a little silly now , glad to hear others have felt the same way at one time or another.

By Emily7 on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 07:10 pm:

Mrse.
I truly hope that you get to feeling better.
If you would like to talk my e-mail is listed.

By Audreyj on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 07:34 pm:

Please add my get well wishes.

I usually respond to the game posts to try to keep my brain intact.

I enjoy message boards, they are fun. But I have learned (the hard way, OUCH!!) not to get too personally involved.

I know how you feel, though. At one point in my life I was moving and I had lost some family members to cancer and I was really going through a hard time. I started taking a message board I had joined too personally. It did not turn out well! *smile*

Anyway, we all have days like that, for me, I was just going through a very sensitive and vulnerable time. I hope you are feeling better. AJ

By Trina~moderator on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 07:58 pm:

{{{Mrse}}} To echo the others, don't take it personally. I have been on both sides. Bottom line, peoples' real lives are more important than a message board. I'm here a lot but my visits are short and sweet. My kids and real life responsibilities always come before Momsview. At times that ticks me off (LOL!) but that's the truth. This scenario happens to me a lot - I'll be surfing the board and see a post I'd like to respond to, however, a sibling squabble develops or the phone rings or the dryer is buzzing or ... etc. and I have to get up from my PC. I have good intentions of returning to that post later but don't always get the opportunity. Earlier today I was in the process of doing Moderator stuff and had to drop it because DD hurt herself. I lost track of what I was doing, got frustrated and decided to let it wait until I wasn't so frazzled. As I'm typing this DD is begging me to "baby-sit" her dolls. LOL!

By Mommyathome on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 11:14 pm:

Ditto everyone above! Don't take it personally. Everyone just gets busy with their own lives and families. Sometimes I come here and read, but don't take the time to respond to too many of the posts. Hope you are feeling better tomorrow.

By Amy~moderator on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 11:38 pm:

I am definitely hoping you are feeling better soon. (((Mrse)))

By Dawnk777 on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 11:48 pm:

Not enough time, lately! I had a meeting from 10-11 this morning, then worked from 12pm - 7:40pm. After I got home, I had to take my daughters shoppping for a pair of jeans and some new shoes for the other kid.

Then when we got home, my daughter needed to make a phone call, my husband called, my sister called. So, now it's 10:45pm and I won't be by my computer much longer. I'm too tired!

By Bobbie~moderatr on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 11:57 pm:

I think that this is the time of the year where everyone has way to much to do and too little time. As the days gets darker and we all settle back into our kids are in school routines the traffic on the site will increase. Has nothing to do with you, more to do with the time of day you post and the time of year you post it in. The board always slows down in the summer and gets really bad the weeks that the kids all head off to school. Hard to juggle everything and take the time to read every thread. Don't take things like this personally...

By Feona on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 09:10 am:

I usually reply to a post if I think I have something helpful to say. (Well at least I think it is useful!)

Sometimes I don't know what to say if someone is sick....

By Eve on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 01:34 pm:

BTDT! I think you can see we all have had that happen! I know, I pop online and have a few mintues and I zoom through with good intentions and then get side tracked! Sorry your feelings were hurt. ((HUG))

By Sunny on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 02:34 pm:

I'm sorry you only got one response to your post. Are you feeling any better?

I used to post a lot, but don't have time anymore. It seems that when I do have uninterrupted time to post, no one's posting. Then I come back when I only have a minute or two and I can't keep up! I've experienced the same thing - I'll post and get few respones which makes me hesitate to start new threads.

By Trisa on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 02:41 pm:

So sorry. I do know what you mean tho.
Sorry you are not feeling well. I do pray
your neck pain gets better. I am sure it is just awful.