I can only tell you about how I see it. I make no claim it's the be-all, end-all answer. The first is this particular post. I missed it until today. I don't know how, or why, but that's the way it is. I can't answer a question that I don't know is there. Another is, for myself, I tend to try to keep my eyes and ears open, and my word-hole shut. If I'm unsure of the answer, I'm gong to be gun shy to say it where somebody can read it. If I get jumped on, it's just going to frustrate me more. Which brings me to the third point. Of all the forums I'm on, and there's a pretty good batch if I say so myself, this one is by far, the nicest people. In two of them, I've asked questions that I thought were reasonable. In over 100 views, no answer. Not so much as a " that's a stupid question, leave our forum". At least then, I'd know where I stand in the food chain. Another thing is, it's REAL easy to take the written word wrong. If you read something when you can't see the writers face, or hear their tone of voice, it can be hard to understand. Next, I'd rather be outside, doing something to my tractor, my stationary engine, or looking for a belt-driven machine shop, than on a computer. Not just because that's my way, but also because I understand them better. I only just got a computer less than a year ago. I went kicking and fighting the whole way. It's easy to get frustrated on the computer. I think I'm up to sixth. I can't tell you how hard it is to get on here, and say something. Just haul off, and start talking to people you don't know, oh my goodness. In my own case, believe it or not, it's a health thing. Everybody has their own reasons. Finally, like it or not, life gets in the way. For me, winter is my busy time. Actually, usually between about Columbus Day, and the end of sugaring time. I have times that when I'm home, all I do is sleep, and wash clothes. The computer is the last thing I want to know about. Anyhow, now that you're thoroughly bored, that's some of the reasons I don't always post
Edit: Now you know you guys are the nicest. I haven't written that much on the computer in total before!