I’ve been in the same situation, drives me nuts.
This is why it’s best to avoid asking questions and rather send messages that inform, when possible. Say things like “I’m going to do this unless I hear otherwise” instead of making it a question. I try to put the burden on them to change an action or simply give them the option to not reply at all.
Of course, sometimes it just isn’t possible.








I have not been back since as well. I was so optimistic at the time that the community would force reddit to back down with the whole black out. Was so sad to see many people just went back to business as usual.