I have been guilty of not replying in the past. I will say (even though no excuse) some times our inbox's get a little out of control. I am sure I have passed over many pm's, emails or texts on accident either because my box gets slammed all the sudden or for whatever unintentional reason. I don't think you guys should HAVE to do this but, I would suggest at least trying to contact a provider twice. I have had several dates be very successful and didn't see the first attempt of contact on total accident. I will agree about the age thing though. I know for me personally I did not start acting "professional" in the hobby until a couple of years ago. I still miss stuff time to time though.
I missed a TON of p411 requests due to gmail moving them to a different folder recently.
The last couple of weeks I have been under the weather and had company in from out of town. When I finally could get to my inbox's I am sure I missed a few things because they were completely over flowing.
These are no excuse at all just wanted to give a little insight from our side of it.....well some of us lol. I can't speak for all.
I am VERY glad you posted this thread it has been on my mind lately and I have felt bad for missing some things.
Some of my good friends know this about me and they will contact me all ways if I do not respond to one. I appreciate that. I have also had gents apologize for "bugging" me...NO not bugging at all. Like I said I may need the reminder nudge time to time.
Hope that helps
Happy Friday! Have a good day everyone!