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khafra comments on Reasons for someone to "ignore" you - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: khafra 09 October 2012 06:40:34PM 0 points [-]

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.