khafra comments on Reasons for someone to "ignore" you - Less Wrong Discussion
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Under "some other instrumental reason":
They worry about future actions you or others would take after reading their response.
The opportunity cost of time spent composing a reply outweighs the expected benefit.
The negative signaling value of a reply outweighs the expected benefit.
Specifically for the busier and more illustrious people one might want a response from.