I think it's stupid to do to another person. I also think those who do it are lazy cowards who simply cannot take responsibility. I know they make excuses for it, but excuses are usually always bullshit. Suck it up and just say you are no longer interested.

That's a really good question. And, further, is there anybody here who has ghosted somebody and is comfortable talking about it here?

I can see that you are worked up about it. How many times has it happened to you?

I'm sure people have all different reasons.

Avoiding confrontation.
Afraid of nutsos going ballistic.
Just plain rude.
Not caring enough about anyone to consider their feelings.
Copping out.
People in general are becoming less and less able to converse face-to-face.
They're just cowardly assholes.

Too many people are spineless and can't handle their own shit.
It's "easier" for them to just disappear on someone, rather than be an adult and be straight with another person.
I think people who do that are just lazy cowards.

Because they don’t feel up to your standards or level, and certainly don’t care to describe or admit that… A backhanded compliment And.. some have personality disorders ..and are actually doing you a favor. Move ahead, with an occasional glance behind for safety..

Ghosting is a cowardly way out. I have been ghosted, I once ghosted someone myself ( shame, I know). In my defense though, the guy I ghosted was very unstable psychologically and I was terrified of a confrontation. So I just quietly removed myself.

I just ghosted a guy on a dating site. As soon as he told me what his job was I knew he was another scammer, and I just don't have time for that. Dealers of precious stones and metals do not live in Omaha, NE. The market is not here, and no one in their right mind settles here when the business or family isn't here. Seriously, do scammers all use the same scripts?

What is ghosting?

Universal karma points are gained by having the courage to be compassionate and tell someone you're not interested. those who don't shouldn't be dating and don't deserve your attention. online dating requires a thick skin

Lack of anything approaching courage?

I have never been ghosted or ghosted someone. That said, I think it would be cool to have a box to tick on your profiles to indicate whether you are a ghoster.

They're weak and/or cold.

If you've never met someone in person, it's easier that way. Some people think they don't owe you a reason if you only exist to them in cyber space.

I let people ghost me, if that's what they want. I'm not interested in chasing after anyone who doesn't have the decency to be honest with me.

I am accustomed to people treating me like I'm invisible. I've been a social contaminant my whole life. It bothers me as much as rain bothers me: not my favorite thing, but natural, common, and not the end of the world.

I can see how it would bother someone who hasn't been a pariah their whole life...

Is this after you have met someone in real life, or talking on the phone? I'm not 100% certain how you mean ghosting, other than a contract killing. Man, do times change or what!

Because they have no balls. Not someone you need in your life. So consider yourself lucky.