Dear Fellow Freecyclers,

This is a template of how the typical freecycle communication pattern should go:

Freecycler 1 posts an OFFER.
Freecycler 2 replies to say that s/he would like that item.
Freecycler 1 responds in agreement, asks when Freecycler 2 can pick-up.
Freecycler 2 responds with the time that the item can be picked up.
Freecycler 1 then provides Freecycler 2 with the address so the item can be picked up at the specified time.
Freecycler 2 picks up the item at the specified time.
Freecycler 1 posts the item as TAKEN.

Communication should not go like this:

Freecycler 1 posts an OFFER.
Freecycler 2 replies to say that s/he would like that item.
Freecycler 1 responds in agreement, asks when Freecycler 2 can pick-up.
Freecycler 2 never responds.

What is wrong with those people? It's getting worse. The bigger the Freecycle communities are becoming, the more people are wasting other people's time with pointless bids for items they clearly have no intention of ever picking up if chosen to receive the item. It used to be an occasional annoyance. Now, it is the majority of the responses.

If you're going to Freecycle, then Freecycle. Otherwise, shut up.

As Always,
Me.