Thread:TimeShade/@comment-32429852-20200114192323/@comment-366087-20200117000036

You don't *need* someone to respond to messages and threads. You just need to give them the opportunity to respond. Think of it like going to a single-use public bathroom with a closed door. You're not sure if anyone is in there. So you give a light rap on the door and listen if someone will say "busy!" or not.

Same principle here. You're rapping lightly to see if they'll respond to a message. If they do, they'll say their piece. If they don't, you tried.

And if they ever show up a little late, they have no right to be upset as the evidence is right there that you did give them the courtesy of trying to contact them.