There is no set criterion, rule, formula, formality or procedure. Basically it's anything goes, free for all, first read first option to respond. Anyone that is registered can respond.
In general those that respond have something to share. Various attorneys and non-attorneys read the posts but may chose to respond or opt-out depending on their time, interest, if they understand the question or if they know the answers and choose to share. Sometimes there simply is not enough facts or perhaps the writers post is to long with things not relavent to the post. In which case many contributors do not even read it. Another unread post is one in all capital letters.
[Edited by HomeGuru on 12-20-2000 at 12:54 AM]