Newps wrote:


They don't seem to like an
instant "negative contact", and they really hate no response or a slow
response.



That's a pretty fine line, don'tcha think?

Possibly.

As for no and very slow response, if you're on the frequency, it means
you asked for advisories, flight following, or are on an IFR plan. I
don't see the problem with ATC expecting you to be listening to them and
prepared to respond promptly to a call. If you aren't going to pay
attention, perhaps you don't really want or need the services and should
simply squawk 1200.