Not Replying to Emails?
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| Mon, 01-15-2007 - 5:08pm |
Okay, so I posted an ad (no pictures) on craigslist, just to see what kind of responses I'd get back. I tend to view CL as kind of a sketchy venue, so I honestly expected a 99% freaky weirdo response rate (but I have a good friend who met her boyfriend there, so I was hoping the 1% would pull through). Anyways, I got about 50+ responses IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS.
I would say that 90% of the 50 were normal guys (granted, not all what I was looking for, but they seem okay). I immediately deleted the obviously scary ones or guys with no pictures. Now, however, there is no way I can respond to everyone. A lot of them are just not my type and I hate to be mean. Should I just delete them and figure they'll get over it, or is it best to make some little form letter thanking them for writing but saying I'm not interested? Does it even matter?
Forgive me if this has been asked recently. I forgot how much energy this online dating stuff takes!

I'm with Vexer--I personally cannot STAND getting "thanks but no thanks" emails so I don't send them. I would much rather infer that someone isn't interested from their silence, than be TOLD that ;-)!
But it's really a personal preference--but I think the safety/privacy reason she mentioned for CL is a valid one, also.
Sheri
I agree with the others. It isn't necessary to reply to everyone who emailed you...