When inviting large groups via email I appreciate both response and non-response. Response is nice when used briefly to reaffirm connection. Non-response is nice because it doesn't clog up one's inbox. I don't take non-response or non-appearance personally, but if someone has been invited often and never responded I might check with them if/when seen in person whether they wish to continue receiving invitations or drop them next time.
Non-response to invitations specifically tailored to someone or requiring specific commitment on your part - e.g. involving acquisition of tickets, or allocation of a place at table or in a vehicle - is rude.
If you worried about non-response to LJ posts you'd go mad!
I did have someone ask me the other day if I'd bought a ticket for him to the Jonathan Coulton concert, and had to say no, as he hadn't replied at the time.
I often do things as a mass message, at least partially as there's often an element of drama in certain circles, and person A won't come if person B comming, but I don't want to only invite one of them. Replies of "no" can be helpful in that case too.
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Date: 2008-10-23 10:59 am (UTC)Non-response to invitations specifically tailored to someone or requiring specific commitment on your part - e.g. involving acquisition of tickets, or allocation of a place at table or in a vehicle - is rude.
If you worried about non-response to LJ posts you'd go mad!
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Date: 2008-10-23 11:13 am (UTC)I often do things as a mass message, at least partially as there's often an element of drama in certain circles, and person A won't come if person B comming, but I don't want to only invite one of them. Replies of "no" can be helpful in that case too.