There have been a small number of times where I responded to a post that didn't have any responses up to that point and it seemed to spark some interest. Usually it was more trying to find out more information than an answer. I did wonder a few times if it was because there was a lot of activity that day and it moved down the list too far before people noticed it, people were just checking to see what was happening and had a thought or two to add, or my response somehow triggered a thought they didn't have the first time around.

I try to limit my responses to things I actually know something about, but there have been a few times I put my foot in my mouth so to speak. Shoe leather isn't the best flavor to savor... especially after someone throws a turd for you to step in.

 

There have been a small number of times where I responded to a post that didn't have any responses up to that point and it seemed to spark some interest.

One of the aims for first responder!!

Another issue... Responding to what seems a complete waste of time.. These are usually absolute newbies that post on tons of sites ( usually copied and pasted text) and once they have the answer they don't bother tidying up..

Luckily these are few and far between... But these grate on me..

 

or maybe not due to reluctancy:

 

or maybe not due to reluctancy:

It would make me reluctant!

 

It would make me reluctant!

Regarding to #16 reply of this thread :"