Dealing with users who ask questions but don't respond to follow-ups can be frustrating. Here are some strategies to manage this:
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Lower Expectations: Accept that many askers will not follow up after their initial question for various reasons (solved it elsewhere, got busy, etc.). Closure on every thread is unlikely.
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Don't Take it Personally: An asker's silence is typically about their own circumstances or priorities, not a reflection on the quality of your help or clarification questions.
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Prioritize Clear Questions: Focus your time and expertise on questions that are well-defined from the start and where the asker appears engaged.