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[bprater]

I know I am going to make a lot of you mad but here goes. Why is it that when I post a question I get very little response. At first I thought I was just imagining it but earlier today I asked a question about Swift Lite vs. Swift FX got 2 answers. A few minutes ago I logged in and another person asked the same question and got 20+ responses and mine is still at 2.

Not very encouraging for a new person!!!!

[jmelby]

Katie's post is from Friday, not today... so there has been a lot longer to accumulate posts.

Why do you say "No responses" when you have had a couple of thoughtful responses and you haven't taken the time to respond to the questions posed to help you better?

[70sSanO]

I'm pretty new here also. On other unrelated forums I've seen the same thing. Some of it has to do with who is in the mood to post that day, also there are friendships that develop, and for some inexplicable reason certain memebers seem to get attention and others don't. While it might be difficult, try not to feel singled out. There are some very nice and helpful people on this forum.

One thing you may want to do is list your equipment and maybe add an avatar. I am no authority, and I don't even know if it will help, but I think some people like to see that stuff.

John

[Spirit]

Don't be discouraged friend. Most do not visit forums, over the weekend, and many have jobs/family responsibilities too. I posted a similar thread, a long time ago, then in time, noticed a pattern forum is most populated. Sometimes forum activity decreases, or someone may not have an answer to your question, such as I use Quattro and have no idea on mask you are asking about. Sorry.

So, like anything else in life, certain products are more popular then others. Does not mean, you are being ignored. Most on forum use Resmed for example, so a different brand may not recieve as many replies.

[scrapper]

Honestly, I saw your post. I have the Swift FX..........but have not ever heard of the Swift Lite. I wondered if you meant the Swift LT....but figured if you didn't even know the name and hadn't answered the other questions, my input didn't matter either.

Information goes both ways...........felt it was your turn to provide more information or a response to what was already posted if you wanted more information.

There's also the Search button up above to research info............this forum isn't a popularity contest....good thing too, or there'd be a lot less of us here.

[robysue]

bprater,

I'm one of the ones who did respond to your post about the Swift FX vs. the Swift Lite (LT?).

I've taken the time to quickly look at your other posts and the responses to those posts. I think part of why some of your posts don't many responses is simply this: The question you asked has been answered. And others don't have much to add to the responses you've gotten. A good example of this is Why is mask no longer available? 6PtStar completely answered your question; hence little or no need for the rest of us to respond.

As for the post about the Swift FX vs. Swift Lite: Some of the reason your post has not yet attracted more response is that it is a new thread. Some of it may also be confusion for the rest of us: Like Pugsy points out in her second response to that post, refering the the Swift Lite results in head scratching for most of us. Like Pugsy, I've heard of the FX, but not the Lite. That's why my own response talks only about pillows in general.

And the post about the fearsome jet exhaust flow of the Swift FX? I'll be honest I don't know why that one hasn't attracted any attention. It's a topic that's come up a lot. I've posted on it myself. As I recall there weren't that many lab rat ideas, but the loose gauze was one that was posted is one that I have used and I really didn't have anything else to add at this point. I'll take the time to search my posts and provide a link in that post for you though.

[xyz]

There's a certain clique of regular posters on here. They use this forum like a coffee klatch. They joke around a lot, make lots of posts that are barely relevant, and only occasionally post serious replies to newcomers/strangers, just mostly among themselves.

I'm not talking about all of the forum members, but many (not all) of the "oldtimers". I see that you only have 11 posts. Clearly you're not "one of them".

If you read this forum for a long time, you would notice that many don't stick around. The coffee klatchers continue to gab and joke, diluting the useful content. Perhaps it's the only social activity that they have all day.

That said, there are several very knowledgeable and very helpful posters. But they're in the minority.

[Pugsy]

I'm pretty new here also. On other unrelated forums I've seen the same thing. Some of it has to do with who is in the mood to post that day, also there are friendships that develop, and for some inexplicable reason certain memebers seem to get attention and others don't. While it might be difficult, try not to feel singled out. There are some very nice and helpful people on this forum.

One thing you may want to do is list your equipment and maybe add an avatar. I am no authority, and I don't even know if it will help, but I think some people like to see that stuff.

John

Welcome to the forum John.

The reason we ask for equipment to be permanently shown is that it eliminates a question. Members can see at a glance what is used. Helps us help you better and faster.

Now let me address this not to you but to anyone wondering about responses.
Regarding why some posts get more responses than others??? Timing will be a large part. Members do have a private life, jobs and other things to do besides answer questions here. And to be honest, almost every question that gets asked has been asked and answered many, many times in previous threads. There is a search function in this forum that few newbies seem to use.

Members have different areas of interest or skills and will post in those areas more than they will in others.
Also subject topic will affect whether we even read a thread or not. If the discussion is about battery backup I don't even bother to read it. I have nothing to offer and it doesn't interest me other than yeah I probably should have one but I don't. We don't have time to read all the threads, all the comments and respond to each and everyone.

I almost didn't look at the Swift FX vs Swift Lite thread because I had no experience with Swift Lite. Didn't think I could help. Now I wonder if Lite was supposed to be LT?? If so there are at least 2 other threads with same discussion going on right now but maybe others thought like I did "Lite? hm, haven't used it so can't help" Just a thought.

Weekends are a toss up for timing of responses. Usually evenings will get more activity. So anyone having a question please allow some time for responses. The member that may have just the answer you need may be working, sleeping or doing something else and have limited time on the computer.

To bprater, OP here. How many responses to your question do you require? You have not acknowledged the ones you did get which pretty much covered the general information that is available. Other members may read those 2 responses and if they don't have anything to add, don't say anything.

Oh my, I see many responses since I started composing this. I will leave this even though part is probably duplication.

[carbonman]

There's a certain clique of regular posters on here.

I KNEW it.

They use this forum like a coffee klatch.

The Sanctum.

They joke around a lot, make lots of posts that are barely relevant, and only occasionally post serious replies to newcomers/strangers, just mostly among themselves.

It's only a clever cover. They are tricky devils.

"oldtimers".

aka The Inner Circle

Perhaps it's the only social activity that they have all day.

This is just to pass time between the rituals and rites that take place at night.

That said, there are several very knowledgeable and very helpful posters. But they're in the minority.

....and these are just dupes that are used to cover up the secret society that really lives here.

I have been on to this for years.....well, maybe not years......
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48131
I, too, have tried to bring this to light and was laughed at.
Be vigilant, my friend, as I will be.
The Truth is out there.

[msradar65]

Looks like you got an answer to your question. I have never used FX so I can't help you. I use Swift LT for her.

[napstress]

I'm a newbie to this forum, so I haven't had enough experiences with the culture here to address your question, but I have often felt this way on other forums.

For my part, when I arrive at the initial page of this board, I am usually overwhelmed by the number of posts, many of them new. I'm unbelievably busy in other areas in my life and wish I had more time to hang out here. In order to manage the overwhelm and get the most out of my precious time here, I only open those posts that state very clearly what they're about. For example, I will open something like "Spouse Hates CPAP Talk" but not "Question." (I'm not saying that your titles in particular are unclear; I haven't gone back to look for them. I'm just speaking in general terms). Also, a clear title tells me that the post is worth reading b/c 1) I can contribute, because of some knowledge and/or experience I've had, or 2) I am having that problem too and it's worth the time investment to learn about something that is relevant to my experience.

I don't think it's personal.

[Lizistired]

... I only open those posts that state very clearly what they're about.

Ditto.

[Wulfman...]

There's a certain clique of regular posters on here. They use this forum like a coffee klatch. They joke around a lot, make lots of posts that are barely relevant, and only occasionally post serious replies to newcomers/strangers, just mostly among themselves.

I'm not talking about all of the forum members, but many (not all) of the "oldtimers". I see that you only have 11 posts. Clearly you're not "one of them".

If you read this forum for a long time, you would notice that many don't stick around. The coffee klatchers continue to gab and joke, diluting the useful content. Perhaps it's the only social activity that they have all day.

That said, there are several very knowledgeable and very helpful posters. But they're in the minority.

On a number of occasions, I've likened this forum to a continuous backyard barbecue/party (at Johnny's house). Some people bring food or beverages to serve......some cook, some tend bar, some clean up, some empty the garbage cans and some try to keep the drunks from beating each other up (or just get out of the way and let them go at it). Some try to keep the party going and be gracious hosts and some are just freeloaders......they didn't bring anything but questions and then when they get them answered, they don't "pay it forward" and just go on their merry way. They don't care if they contribute.....just as long as they got their questions answered, that's all they care about.......let somebody else pay for the beer and food they consumed.

If all of the "old timers" would have left when they got their questions answered, there wouldn't be enough people still here with any knowledge to pass on to the new users with questions.

About the kindest way I can characterize your post is that it was pretty thoughtless and inconsiderate. I looked back through your early posts......and there were a number of the "old timers" who tried to help answer some of your questions, too.

Some people want "just the facts" and some need the "chit chat" to feel better about this therapy. Some people have to be asked repeatedly to join the forum and some have to be asked repeatedly to fill in their equipment profile so we can try to "fill in the blanks" when they say they're having problems with their therapy. Sometimes dragging information out of people is a challenge. This forum is about educating the users......making them more knowledgeable about this therapy, more comfortable with it and them taking control of it. Unfortunately, we haven't succeeded in every case......but we keep trying.

So......what's everyone bringing to the "party"......and after you've partaken in the food and refreshments, are you willing to pitch in and help those who are going to be showing up soon?


Den

[Breathe Jimbo]

I would have responded if I had experience with both masks, but I don't. Just the LT. I like it. My wife does not like the exhaust "blasting" her. It is the only mask I have used since I started CPAP last September. Sorry I cannot be more helpful.

The Search function is often the quickest way to get the information you need.

I'm not an oldtimer, but that never stops me from butting into a conversation!

[BlackSpinner]

There's a certain clique of regular posters on here. They use this forum like a coffee klatch. They joke around a lot, make lots of posts that are barely relevant, and only occasionally post serious replies to newcomers/strangers, just mostly among themselves.

I'm not talking about all of the forum members, but many (not all) of the "oldtimers". I see that you only have 11 posts. Clearly you're not "one of them".

If you read this forum for a long time, you would notice that many don't stick around. The coffee klatchers continue to gab and joke, diluting the useful content. Perhaps it's the only social activity that they have all day.

That said, there are several very knowledgeable and very helpful posters. But they're in the minority.

Many people NEED the emotional support to make the lifestyle change required. Most issues with the cpap and masks are simple and have been answered about a 1000 times. When i first came with an issue I used the search function and had my answered in about 100 threads. I have rarely, in my almost 2 years here, asked for help, however i have given lots of it. But just why would I answer a thread about a mask I have never used? Especially when the poster can't be bothered to log in, set up their equipment or respond?
Yes some very selfish people don't stick around to give support to others. Others just put down any significant emotional support offered because it isn't technical.