[todd_t]

> They don't want to type out a bunch of words for a question if the reply isn't going to happen for a few hours.

Then send it in an email.

[eganist]

Depends on the mode of communication that's been determined to be most reliable with the person in question. I've resorted to synchronous comms when the other party is notoriously bad at responding async.

...which would likely persist regardless of whether the request is emailed or messaged.

[watwut]

So that answer returns in few days if ever? Perfect plan.

[sokoloff]

If I’m the type of person to get annoyed at a carrier-only “hi”, I’m not going to give you a fast response to your content-free interruption either.