That's what I keep thinking: Why no one answers messages?

I think a lot of the members on this site like to wait and see the stuff you post and the conversations you join in before they are willing to get to know you privately. It is a very open site and joining groups that share your interests and getting to know people is a good way forward.

There could be a lot who have joined but no longer get online or on this forum. I always answer any messages, and have not had any of mine ignored.

I answer all my messages, otherwise it is just rude !

Are you messaging people with some commonality with you, or a specific reason or a question, inviting a reply? I know that I'd rather notice a person's interaction in discussions and get a sense about who they are by their posts, rather than a cold call message, but that's just me, and everyone is different.

Also, like someone mentioned, not everyone checks in every day nor has time to answer several messages from people they don't know or that don't seem to be going anywhere. It's great to reach out - but be patient if not every message gets an answer right away. In those cases, perhaps the person just didn't get the right vibe to elicit a reply or the timing wasn't right.

It's not just you. I sent a few messages the other day (I just joined). Not one reply. Hold your head high!

Aw, that's too bad! I'm sure you're not ugly.