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What happens if only one person sends a message?
If only one person sends a message, CTAMPED handles it fairly — the sender is never penalized.
How it works
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One person sends a message, the other doesn't reply
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The sender is NOT penalized
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The recipient receives a reminder after 72 hours
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The conversation moves to Inactive after 7 days
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The conversation ends after 14 days if there's no reply
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No Ghost Rating penalties occur in this scenario
Important things to know
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The sender is never penalized for the other person's silence
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The recipient gets a gentle reminder, not a penalty
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This is different from Communication Accountability, which requires both users to have messaged
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One-sided conversations have no Ghost Rating impact
Tips & Best Practices
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Don't take silence personally — life happens
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You can always unmatch cleanly if you'd like to move on
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Check back before the 14-day window closes
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One-sided conversations don't hurt your reputation
Related Articles
Inactive Matches
Communication Accountability
Ghost Rating