A Question about posting etiquette

[orangecoloredapple]

If you post a thread at noon, and don't get a chance to look at it again until 4 or five hours later when it's dropped to the third page or so, should you respond to some of the posters or just digest the responses and let it go?

[Ediacara]

1. respond

a lot of people may not have seen the thread ever and will probably rejoin the discussion if you kick it to the top with your responses.

[NYC]

2. I vote for responding,

especially if someone asked a question.

[Runesong]

3. Only post here if you have no other meaning in your life.

Really. It's addictive and bad for you :p

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

4. I think you should do as you please

If it's worth it to you to respond then do it. If it isn't then don't.

[geniph]

5. It's your thread

keep it going as long as you like. It's a bit annoying when people kick them without adding content, but actually answering people in your own thread is fine.

[Melsky]

6. Post

I have seen people start posts and say they will come back later to respond. If it has been a long time and someone had said something really pertinent, you can even send a private message to let them know you replied

[supernova]

7. Reply

regardless of when you come back. Eventhough it may one seem like it, others are still waiting to hear from you!

[orangecoloredapple]

8. Thanks everyone!

That does help. I didn't want to kick up a thread that was long since gone, but there were some interesting responses.
The private message idea was helpful, too.

[KG]

9. oh, heck, a shameless

:kick: never hurt nobody, darlin'

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

10. respond, even if it is another day