Speaking for myself, I pretty much never check the dreams section. I normally only check the General section, and on a whim will have a look at one or two others occasionally.
I find in most groups the main reasons there may be no replies is because no one has anything to add. I try to get in the habit of saying at least that much so the poster knows someone has actually SEEN the post.
I read your post just now and I'm not sure what to say about it, but I'm happy to think about it some and let you know if anything strikes me.
Linda