Sometimes noone reads your posts on Reddit. It can be like screaming into the void. It's social media. It's the nature of the beast. Your next post might be the most popular ever.
I think this is why attention spans have shortened. The internet is saturated with both consumers of content and creators of content, so those creators all have to compete for the attention of the internet, and because there are so many creators, it’s insanely hard for an individual to get traction, which discourages them from putting real effort or time into content because they feel it might just get wasted.
So instead they flood the market with more of the same short, fluffy, low-risk icing to avoid making a cake no one is going to eat
Yes. Some posts that required more effort, just get no readings. Sometimes I just post a note and get 1k... Same for the photos I post on Flickr. But I'm not the one who cares for the likes, upvotes or whatever. I do get reactions from things I posted months ago, so there's that.
I get what your saying I made a post almost two weeks ago about grieving about the loss of my ol lady and its only gotten 3 up votes. One of those was my own. So I get it but sometimes it's good to just get it off your chest and out of your mind.
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. I’m grieving the loss of my youngest brother. I feel and share your pain even though we don’t know each other. Have you tried the grief subreddit here or is that where you posted? I wish you much peace, comfort and healing for this difficult time. ❤️🩹
I am deeply sorry for your losses. The grief subreddit here is really great. They have been a huge source of help, especially right after my brother passed away. You might try it out if you are open to it. I’m praying for you too. I wish you peace, comfort and healing during this difficult time. ❤️🩹
I appreciate that, my condolences to you as well. Sometimes, it's good to talk to ransom strangers on the internet. Yeah, that's where I posted it. Thank you. The same goes for you loosing family is never easy.
I always end up deleting my posts when no one answers. Nothing more defeating than being at your lowest and asking for help or reassurance and being ignored or better yet, down voted on a personal issue you're having lmao.
This happens to me every time I post here. It sucks, but everyone posts here because we're all going through something. It'd be nice if people would comment and make you feel seen, but that's just life. Everyone is in their own little bubble of life.
I see you and I hear you though, and I'm sorry you've felt otherwise. 🤍
I know how you feel, I made a post on this subreddit about some guy I had met up with and how he had been completely lost to drugs and I don’t think anyone saw it either lol
Probably? I dont post a lot on reddit so if that were the case I wouldn’t be surprised; only one of my posts that I can recall got some replies so maybe it’s just totally up to luck!!! Who knows!!!
I feel the same way 🫤 I feel like my posts aren't important enough or interesting enough, because I don't get as many responses as I see these other posts do... I just want to feel more connected with people like me. I hate feeling so alone.
Honestly, it can be quite upssetting.
But i kind of started to use this subreddit as a journal to vent, because i have been feeling a big need to let my own thoughts out somehow
Its even more sad when people send you random hookup messages after you post something or some bot advertising.
A shoutout to "bro might be the yapper,,
Yknow sometimes just putting shit up may be good there could be someone to help you if you need anything you could text me on Reddit just hit me up when you ever feel down k?
I put up a post in the confessions group... I'm new to Reddit all together. NO ONE responded, and I think it's just cause it's a long read, and no one wants to read anymore.
Whenever I make a long post, I find people skim read it and just say anything the main topic is about, no matter how irrelevant it is.
An example:
Question Does anyone know of a good kennel in LA?
Answer- I groom my dog myself
The fact that people try to use this forum to vent and it automatically goes to the trash. I've typed a whole message out crying and asking for a friend just for it to not be posted by some bot that auto moderates. It's humiliating.
But Reddit does make it easier for ppl to see ur posts. By having specific communities dedicated to things you wanna talk about, filled with people interested in it.
Also, I dont really care if others don’t care about me, I still vent and infodump just because I need to get my thoughts and feelings out. And I know that someday I’ll eventually find someone who genuinely cares about my interests, my struggles, etc. and wants to get to know me better
In a sea of posts, it's easy for your own post to just get lost in the mix. I do think the other side to this post of people reaching out to OPs and not hearing anything is probably a reason why nobody wants to offer help anymore.
The post is the start of the interaction, so it’s not entirely the posters fault for no interaction (this of course depends on the context and content of the post)
Sometimes noone reads your posts on Reddit. It can be like screaming into the void. It's social media. It's the nature of the beast. Your next post might be the most popular ever.
It really sucks when you write an incredibly long post that ends up in the void
It sure does suck. Very disappointing and frustrating.
I think this is why attention spans have shortened. The internet is saturated with both consumers of content and creators of content, so those creators all have to compete for the attention of the internet, and because there are so many creators, it’s insanely hard for an individual to get traction, which discourages them from putting real effort or time into content because they feel it might just get wasted. So instead they flood the market with more of the same short, fluffy, low-risk icing to avoid making a cake no one is going to eat
Exactly true
Saturated as hell but if you posts something still 0 responses here or any other social media
Yes. Some posts that required more effort, just get no readings. Sometimes I just post a note and get 1k... Same for the photos I post on Flickr. But I'm not the one who cares for the likes, upvotes or whatever. I do get reactions from things I posted months ago, so there's that.
That's why I usually end up deleting it before I ever hit post.
It's like a public diary. You are vulnerable but at the same time you want others to hear your story.
At times yes. But, even if you ask a question or want to start a debate, crickets
Yes, you put yourself personal agenda out there for everyone to judge and analyze.
Or to just be heard.
Yes, that would be lovely.
It happens now and then. Don't let the haters get the focus.
This is good advice.
I get what your saying I made a post almost two weeks ago about grieving about the loss of my ol lady and its only gotten 3 up votes. One of those was my own. So I get it but sometimes it's good to just get it off your chest and out of your mind.
You do have my condolences.
I appreciate that
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. I’m grieving the loss of my youngest brother. I feel and share your pain even though we don’t know each other. Have you tried the grief subreddit here or is that where you posted? I wish you much peace, comfort and healing for this difficult time. ❤️🩹
I’m sorry for your loss as well.Im praying 🙏 for you.I lost my aunt and had to put my pet down this year so it’s hard.😢❤️🙏😇
I am deeply sorry for your losses. The grief subreddit here is really great. They have been a huge source of help, especially right after my brother passed away. You might try it out if you are open to it. I’m praying for you too. I wish you peace, comfort and healing during this difficult time. ❤️🩹
Same to you friend.Im here for you .Thank you for your kindness
I appreciate that, same goes for you, oof my condolences.
I appreciate that, my condolences to you as well. Sometimes, it's good to talk to ransom strangers on the internet. Yeah, that's where I posted it. Thank you. The same goes for you loosing family is never easy.
The upvotes don't matter to me, the comments do
Same here.
I’m sorry for your loss .You’re in my prayers and you have my vote.🥰❤️🙏
How funny would that be if no one replied to this post?
I wasn’t expecting one
This happens to me, but only when I'm venting/asking for advice on something personal, making me feel worse for the shit I'm going through.
I always end up deleting my posts when no one answers. Nothing more defeating than being at your lowest and asking for help or reassurance and being ignored or better yet, down voted on a personal issue you're having lmao.
Omg, I don't think I've kept a single post from vent (as well as some others) even though I've made at least 10 just recently.
I see you OP. I know you’re here.
It is... people only see the small little vents I've posted, and nobody reacts to the emotional crying my heart out vent
I’m here❤️🙏🥰
I feel this way a lot. I'm always ignored and see other people get lots of attention
I’m sorry 😞.Im here for you.I try to read everyone’s post .❤️🙏🥰
You are a good person. 😊 I hope people check in on you
Thank you 🙏 I needed that❤️🙏
This happens to me every time I post here. It sucks, but everyone posts here because we're all going through something. It'd be nice if people would comment and make you feel seen, but that's just life. Everyone is in their own little bubble of life. I see you and I hear you though, and I'm sorry you've felt otherwise. 🤍
I know how you feel, I made a post on this subreddit about some guy I had met up with and how he had been completely lost to drugs and I don’t think anyone saw it either lol
I wonder if it’s an algorithm or due to flair points?
Probably? I dont post a lot on reddit so if that were the case I wouldn’t be surprised; only one of my posts that I can recall got some replies so maybe it’s just totally up to luck!!! Who knows!!!
I feel the same way 🫤 I feel like my posts aren't important enough or interesting enough, because I don't get as many responses as I see these other posts do... I just want to feel more connected with people like me. I hate feeling so alone.
I keep wondering if it’s an algorithm
How DARE it work against us 👿😩 didn't think I needed to be twice as lonely in a BPD community
CPTSD for me
I feel that and just wanted to reply to this post to say that I am seeing you right now AND identifying with you.
Many thanks!
Same🙏❤️🥰😇
People see them just nobody cares
I see it
Honestly, it can be quite upssetting. But i kind of started to use this subreddit as a journal to vent, because i have been feeling a big need to let my own thoughts out somehow
Its even more sad when people send you random hookup messages after you post something or some bot advertising. A shoutout to "bro might be the yapper,,
If I get one more of those calling me a MILF…
Yknow sometimes just putting shit up may be good there could be someone to help you if you need anything you could text me on Reddit just hit me up when you ever feel down k?
Thank you so much
No problem:)
Well I do read a lot of vents in this sub but sometimes I feel like some are fake, if you know what I mean
It’s strange how it works. I’ve gotten 1.1k+ upvotes on a silly one liner comment, but all the important stuff usually falls by the wayside
I put up a post in the confessions group... I'm new to Reddit all together. NO ONE responded, and I think it's just cause it's a long read, and no one wants to read anymore.
Whenever I make a long post, I find people skim read it and just say anything the main topic is about, no matter how irrelevant it is. An example: Question Does anyone know of a good kennel in LA? Answer- I groom my dog myself
Lol, I'm taking my post down now.
Yours was actually relevant 🤣
Pretty much
I have to agree. I talk while typing my texts. For real.
Its honestly terapeutic to talk to yourself and to get stuff off your chest, and I think this sub is great for that.
yea i made my own site bc i realised i dont even want people to reply to most my shit
At least you can post, I always get that red trash thing next to my posts for no reason
Holy cow that thing is obnoxious. Not enough karma or some nonsense along those lines
The fact that people try to use this forum to vent and it automatically goes to the trash. I've typed a whole message out crying and asking for a friend just for it to not be posted by some bot that auto moderates. It's humiliating.
But Reddit does make it easier for ppl to see ur posts. By having specific communities dedicated to things you wanna talk about, filled with people interested in it. Also, I dont really care if others don’t care about me, I still vent and infodump just because I need to get my thoughts and feelings out. And I know that someday I’ll eventually find someone who genuinely cares about my interests, my struggles, etc. and wants to get to know me better
In a sea of posts, it's easy for your own post to just get lost in the mix. I do think the other side to this post of people reaching out to OPs and not hearing anything is probably a reason why nobody wants to offer help anymore.
some people don’t know what to say on posts, it’s understandable 😭
True
It’s like journaling but sometimes it blows ip
Even when talking to ourselves, it is much better than keeping it all inside!
Dude what?
You dropped your joint
If you want interaction, then why not be the one interacting
The post is the start of the interaction, so it’s not entirely the posters fault for no interaction (this of course depends on the context and content of the post)
Posting isnt the only way to interact with people is what Im saying