This isn't a case of thread envy is it?

Some of the "inane drivel" threads are really just a group of people hanging out and chitchatting. Very few are exclusive, anyone who wants to drop in and chat is free to do so. While the original title of the post might seem frivolous, for some reason it stuck, usually because of the people involved and not the topic.

Might want to check some of them out, you might be surprised and maybe make a few new friends

Exactly Suz, I get involved in other threads and no, they don't all last but they're interesting... However, there are threads that go on and on, mostly it's b/c people have become friends and like to meet up in that thread and chit chat, inane or not they appreciate each other... I adore the people I chat with on my thread and a lot of others that have their own but don't post in my thread, I try to always pop in and say hello...

There are three kinds I have seen:

1.) Matchmaking threads, because lots of people are interested in being matched up.

2.) Inane drivel.

3.) Clique threads, where the same 6 people post the same posts 100 times a day each until it hits 50 pages and rolls over.

Here's one reason threads go bust is because the OP no longer participates.

Another reason, the subject has been discussed a number of times (inane drivel)

I have started several threads that I though contained interesting topics. Most of them lasted just a few pages.

The most recent one I started has now gone to version 3. Some of the questions asked in that thread could be considered " inane ", but quite a few people post serious questions.

From what I have observed, most people here just don't seem to be all that interested in subjects that require " deep " thinking.

Although I find discussing some subjects a perfect way to determine my compatibility with someone, I do understand that there are a whole lot of people that are here not only looking for dates, but also just to relax and have some fun with friends.

Wishful thinking, sorry. I'm still here, I've just been watching to see where this would go, if anywhere. I do beg your pardon if this subject has been discussed before. I looked, but I did not see any such topic already posted, so I figured it was 'safe ground'.

Here's the thing: I made a tongue-in-cheek question (albeit a legitimate question), and many people just twisted it around to suit their own agenda, like it was a personal attack on them or something. Their claws came out in defense. By and large, my half-hearted query was met with ridicule, contempt, condescension and mockery. That's okay, as it's of very little to no consequence to me, and it doesn't bother me in the slightest. However, it taught me a very valuable education today (see? I'm always learning). All those people accomplished today was the reinforcement and validation of my inherent mistrust of strangers.

Thank you for all your answers. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.