Im 40 so i know i sound like an old moaning fucker but a lot of younger people simply lack the manners and people skills to converse like an adult or even like a functioning human being. I would image most people who just don't reply with a simple, "im sorry i can't do it" or "im busy at the minute" and tgink not replying is an answer enough are also the type of people who really get upset when a guy or girl ghosts them.
Punting just is not that enjoyable anymore wading through the sea of rude people. We all get it that they may think i'll give this one a miss or that they are really too busy or get a better offer but a quick 4 word reply isn't that hard is it?
I think this sums up quite a few young ladies on AW these days from my own experience.

Being ghosted on the morning when a booking has been accepted is annoying and becoming more common.
But you get those that do reply and converse in a timely manner but turnout to be professional time wasters, who cancels booking after booking with excuses that's clear bullshit, won't mention any names, but I do review them aswell.
Like you say, seem to wade through a sea of rude people these days with no manners or respect.
Times have changed sadly in this hobby, it's not as enjoyable as it used to be.