Is it me?

Sorry posting anonymously, so as not to ruffle any feathers.

Just wondering if anyone else feel the same way?
On the boards there are definitely brides who post ALOT, and others, like myself, who get on here when they can. And some brides seem to be more popular than others.
And it seems to me that the regular posters get quicker, more informative replies than others do. I've seen where a 'regular' bride and a 'rarely seen' bride will post the same or similar topic. And the 'regular' bride, who posts all the time will get lik 25 replies in a matter of minutes and the 'rarely seen' will get maybe 1 or 2 replies.
Is this just a coincidence or are people more likely to reply to a bride who is on here all the time? Is there a secret to getting more replies?

I don't think that's the case at all...at least that's not what I do. I actually only look at the topic title when reading a post.

Don't take offense! But I know what you mean...sometimes there will be a post with tons of views and only 20 responses.

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Posted by Melissa313

I know what you are saying. I try to respond to everyone though.

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me too

I know what you mean. Personally, I don't look at the poster - I look at the title topic. If it's something I have an opinion on or can help with, I reply, no matter who it is.

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Posted by megzzie

I know what you mean. Personally, I don't look at the poster - I look at the title topic. If it's something I have an opinion on or can help with, I reply, no matter who it is.

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same here
i rarely look at the poster before the topic

I guess I know what you are saying...Sometimes I post something and get only a few relies, but then someone else will post almost the same thing and get more replies...I think maybe it has to do with timing, and also the topic title.

that's so sad... you didn't have to post this anonymously. it's been posted before.

sometimes it's true, sometimes it's not.

it's just the way it works.

One secret I have found has to do with the subject of your post ... the more descriptive it is, the more likely you are to get responses IMHO. For example:

'Need help with Ivory Flowers'

vs.

'Can anyone ....'
(and putting the request inside the message)



Personally I tend to gloss over the non-descriptive post subjects .... especially if I only have a few minutes to be online.

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Posted by truelove5803

I guess I know what you are saying...Sometimes I post something and get only a few relies, but then someone else will post almost the same thing and get more replies...I think maybe it has to do with timing, and also the topic title.

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Yes, you're right. Maybe more experienced posters just title their posts better. I know that I hardly ever respond to posts titled something like, 'Should I...?'

It's like, if you can't bother to put a title on your post, I can't be bothered reading it, Lazybones.

More experienced posters tend not to do that, and that might be a reason why they get more responses more quickly.

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Posted by megzzie

I know what you mean. Personally, I don't look at the poster - I look at the title topic. If it's something I have an opinion on or can help with, I reply, no matter who it is.

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same here....i almost never notice who is posting (sorry)....i reply when I have something to share...no matter who had posted

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Posted by PreshusSmurf

One secret I have found has to do with the subject of your post ... the more descriptive it is, the more likely you are to get responses IMHO. For example:

'Need help with Ivory Flowers'

vs.

'Can anyone ....'
(and putting the request inside the message)



Personally I tend to gloss over the non-descriptive post subjects .... especially if I only have a few minutes to be online.

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EXACTLY....

i post on anybodies replies, new or old. Obviously you can tell i reply to alot of posts bc look at my # of posts if i only replied to certain ppl i wouldn't have these numbers. When i see nobody gets responses i make sure to answer even if i dont know the answer or dont really have info but maybe say sorry i dont know the answer and give a suggestion as to where they can get an answer.

I do notice this and i feel bad when i see it. But its not to be taken personally. I guess its just that when you talk to somebody constantly all the time on here, and know all theyve gone through so far with the planning and they've helped you in turn when you see they post you make sure to answer.

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Posted by PreshusSmurf

One secret I have found has to do with the subject of your post ... the more descriptive it is, the more likely you are to get responses IMHO. For example:

'Need help with Ivory Flowers'

vs.

'Can anyone ....'
(and putting the request inside the message)



Personally I tend to gloss over the non-descriptive post subjects .... especially if I only have a few minutes to be online.

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I think this is it! I have noticed a lot that less frequent posters are sometimes less specific in their titles....I don't generally look at who posted it before reading the thread, just the title

I never judge by the poster.

Just the topic and if i have some advice or something useful she may want to hear

Dont get urself down...Keep posting, the more posts you have the more known you are.
Like Denise (espo22) And the whole bunch of other girls with over 10k posts!!!!! They have made real names for themselves!!!!