Most of the time when I post in an existing thread, it seems my responses never get noticed. I post answers in GQ and IMHO, and respond to threads in CS and the BBQ Pit. Rarely am I ever quoted or is a question in my post responded to. Do I just write in such a manner that doesn’t “pop” in people’s eyes or minds? This really isn’t a pity post at all…I’m very interested in the answer so I can write better posts in the future.
I’ll post examples later if need be. Thanks.
Adam
Most posts go unnoticed.
You never want to be a person whose posts mostly do get noticed. There are a number of posters that I will click on a thread just so I can read their posts, but I almost never post anything that indicates that I have done so. (OK, so I don’t post all that often, and therefore may not be all that indicative of other posters’ behavior). You don’t notice it as much when other people’s posts go unnoticed as you do when yours do. It is one of the top 10 complaints on this board–right up there with “Why is this board so slow?” and probably above “why did the interesting thread disappear?” (Answer:because it was started by a sock or a troll.)
Adam, I’m the exact same way. Maybe we have to start an “under-the-radar Dopers” club. You know me, if there’s beer at the meetings, I’ll be there. 
I dunno, I have the same doubts sometimes, but I just chalk it up to the fact that this is such a large community. Just because you don’t get quoted doesn’t mean that your posts are unnoticed. I know that I value every response to the threads I start, whether I quote it or not. Just keep on truckin’, I say.
Huh, did anyone hear that soft whispering noise?
It seems to be gone now.
So, who here likes cheese?
norinew, I’ll bring the beer.
Seriously, I like to think that my posts are ignored because they’re usually middle of the road…they’re not dumb enough to be derided and they’re not smart enough to be argued.
My posts, regardless of forum, are most likely “average.” What’s the point of responding to “average” posts? Great posts will either get argued or be given a thumbs up. Bad posts will be insulted and mocked (and defended by a few stubborn people.)
As long as I’m not a thread-killer, I’m OK with that. Thread-killing is bad, IMHO. Either you’re so brilliant that nobody can respond or your post is so stupid that nobody can respond to your post.
Peace - DESK
There also exists the possibility that some people can’t see your posts.
Consider yourself quoted. I recognize your user name by the way.
Ethilrist, we’re not supposed to discuss such things.
Shoot! I forgot to tell you that when I see your user name, I see Fox Mulder.
Weird, I’ve never seen a thread without an OP before…
Thank you, all. I feel a lot better now. You’re the best.
Honey, thank you. And that’s what I was hoping people would imagine when they see my name!
Absolute, however, may you suffer a mildly inconveniencing yet nonfatal curse. 
Adam
You missed some fun times, then.
Yeah, that’s probably a lot of my thing, too. In my own little community here in Cumberland, I’m one of the funnier, wittier, smarter folks around. But compared to the “Shining Star” Dopers, I’m just a little bit of flotsam in the creek. I’m pretty moderate on most political issues, and don’t tend to get into a lot of arguments with people online or IRL.
Are you talking about being on peoples’ Ignore List? I guess that’s possible. Probably not likely, though. Not that I’m so darned likeable that no one would think of it, but it’s just that, it’s my impression that folks don’t put anyone on their ignore list for less than radical reasons. I’m just not radical enough to have given many people reason.
Oh, and norinew, I’ll join your club. Will there be hors d’oeuvres?
Adam
Absolutely! Let me see, what’s bland and not very noticeable? How about cheese cubes (mild cheddar, of course). Maybe some plain potato chips and french onion dip. Yep, middle of the road all the way.
Yep, me too.
I tend to bounce into opinionated debate threads, see folks lining up on either side of a divide, and feel like I have a 3rd perspective that’s better than either of them.
I post it.
Either no one notices, or there’s a consensus that it’s kinder to pretend that no one noticed that put such an asinine viewpoint into words than to call attention to it, I haven’t figured out which.
What I’ve noticed in those types of threads is that it tends to boil down to two or three people arguing with each other. If you step in with a new opinion, it’s easier to ignore you so you can get back to your Regularly Scheduled Disagreement™.
I hope it’s obvious that what I meant was “easier for them to ignore you”. You’ll have to excuse me. I’m having kidney stone problems today and am under the influence of Vicodin.
I never thought you felt this way. You seem to be right there in the Thunderdome with some good points.
All right! I’ll see you there…I’ll be the one wearing beige.
Adam
Try turning the caps lock on.