I guess there is no such thing as common courtesy. So be UNcommon and show some.
It's not just here. I have found this on other websites as well. A price of doing business on the internet I suppose.
I don't message a lot of people. In fact, I can go months between initiating a conversation with anyone. I'm kind of similar in real life as well. I just typically don't start conversations.
When I receive a message, I try my damnedest to reply in a timely fashion....even if I am not interested. I did this even with a woman I found attractive and interesting, but there were things I consider as deal breakers in her profile as well. I wrote her back and told her I found her attractive and interesting, but these other items were a deal breaker for me. I even admitted that my deal breakers probably make me an asshole. (Actually, those are probably not in the top 5 reasons I'm an asshole, but that's not important right now.)
What is so difficult about telling someone "thanks but no thanks."? I mean take the compliment for fuck's sake....and give a little back with some fucking grace.
I'm not sure if honesty is even that important in these cases (and I am more often than not, what you would call honest-to-a-fault). I would recommend it, honesty is a truly liberating force for all involved....imagine never having to think "what if?" or "what was that all about?" or "what did I tell them last time I tried to cover my ass or not hurt their feelings."
It's pretty simple actually. Here, I'll even write you a standard reply that you can use as a form letter.
Hey!
Thanks for your message. I really appreciate it when someone finds me interesting/attractive enough to take the time to message.
You seem like a great person, but just are not what I am looking for right now.
I hope we both can find what we are looking for soon!
Take Care and Be Safe!
There ya go. Cut and paste that bitch. Maybe one day you can send it back to me. But that's not necessary.....you can just send me a "Fuck off, asshole!!" and I'll be infinitely more happy then no response at all.
Of course, this is not about the ubiquitous "UR HAWT, Wanna fuck?" or "I got 8 inches of steel for you to ride baby!" ( I do too by the way....but I need to know when you want to ride it, because I keep it in the garage and it gets a bit chilly during the winter.)
Those message can be met with silence....though I think it would be much more fun to send "ABSOLUTELY! CALL ME ASAP!!" and then block them immediately. They'll try to contact you for days just to tell you that you forgot to give them your number.
Anyway, that's my current ramble.....
Take Care, Have Fun, & Be Safe!!
☆MockStar☆