It is a totally different mindset to play by post it but I really enjoy it. I enjoy the narrative aspect and role playing that it allows. It moves much slower than a table top game however it is a game that never ends. There is always another update coming soon. I think the key is to play in several games. When I was in one game I would respond to the update and it felt like the game would never progress. Playing in multiple games there is usually at least one a day that is updated. This allows me to feel like I'm in a game every day which is enjoyable *smile*.
I hate to see someone join a game play a bit or sometimes then leave for a long while and then come back to do the same thing. I think its worst when the Dungeon Master encourages it. Its a prodigal son thing that I'm not liking too much.
Though I cannot speak as strongly since I had been one to leave and disappear for a time, generally I can understand why it would be frustrating. Whether a player or Dungeon Master, to have them disappear and not continue what they started would be upsetting for others.
In roleplays like this, in many cases at least, we depend on steady participation. When you add someone to the story, to then have them be unable to continue or be apart of it and forcing you to find a way of fading them out or remove them. That is not proper Role-playing Game etiquette.
My apologizes for being one of those for a time.
Edited: Thomaslee on 15th Jan, 2017 - 5:56am
Do not meta game if others don't appreciate that style of play. Some players don't want to make it easy and rather it be based on what the character would know and not what you know.