> Then the other problem I had was I would find a problem that I'd suffered before asked as a question. It was usually something fairly uncommon. I'd post an an

> Then the other problem I had was I would find a problem that I'd suffered before asked as a question. It was usually something fairly uncommon. I'd post an answer, then there'd be nothing. No upvotes, no response from the OP, no comments... just nothing. I figured if the original askers don't care about their questions, why should I bother? I try to look at it the other way around. My memory is not that good and I might encounter the same problem again a few years later... Wouldn't it be nice if I found a nicely articulated answer on SO? :) That has actually happened to me more than once. I myself stopped being active (as in: chasing the score) when a question I put a lot of effort in and was actually important to me got shut down because "we don't do library recommendations here". It wasn't the first time either, but that straw broke the camel's back. Now I just take care of myself when I need something and ignore the rest of the circus. (5k+)