If you want a reply, include your e-mail address. When answering messages from me, "reply" works.
After submitting you'll get a confirmation of exactly what I'll receive. (There may be some codes starting with "%" instead of some characters in the text. Don't worry about that, I know what the codes mean.)
When I write replies, it may take a week or so.
I usually answer most messages I get and I really do want you to write.
If I don't answer, it might be because