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I am probably being old fashioned, over sensitive and a bad tempered old f@rt, but I get really disappointed when I respond to PM requests and then hear no more from the other (usually new) forumite. A PM of thanks, a greenie or even just acknowlegement of receipt would make me less likely to ignore future requests.:((:~:(
Cheers....(?)
Graeme
The story goes that there is a party in Heaven. All Angels, Virtues etc. are there. God, the host, moving from group to group notices two people just by themselves looking a bit lost and moves in: "Have you two met before?" "No, actually". "Let me introduce you, then: Generosity, Gratitude..." :)
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Originally Posted by graemet
One way around that would be to consider changing your expectations, That way if you do get a reply then you can post something like. . .. . .
Dontcha get a real buz when you respond to PM requests and then ya get a response, like thanks from a (usually new) forumite. . . . . .:D:D
Nah, lets line em all up against the wall and apply a flame thrower in short bursts for a couple of hours. :wink:
One should never expect manners from others, but it's a sad reflection on people in general when you're surprised by them.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobL
well i dont think what your asking is unreasonable so you cant be old fashion :DQuote:
Originally Posted by graemet
Dont get me wrong good manners are extremely important and a simple thank you is not hard to give but expecting to score points (greenies) because you did something nice or offered some good advice sucks:((
Is there a prize for he or she that collects the most greenies:?
Nar, but trolling for Greenies used to be an honourable pastime. Problem is, new members usually don't even know about reputation, so a posted thanks is more likely. Or, rather too often, unlikely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Howdya do that
A simple thank you would suffice, but as you say it doesn't always happen:(
Like you, I have helped people out either by giving advice or scanning things and sending pdf files. The rate of thank you's is about 50%, ways of the modern world I'm afraid. Might I say some of the offenders were not new forumites either.
Best way to approach that, as said before, is to expect nothing, anything else is a bonus.
I consider helping others as a small pay back for all the advice and help I have received from the forum, without all these willing people the forum would not be what it is today.
As a new member I knew nothing of the greenies rep till it was posted an explination maybe to which i thanked all for their support in a post.
I would not have known if I was not told I suppose I would have finaly found it
Took me a while to find it. Only because some bloke mentioned it in a post and I started looking aorund. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by wheelinround
doesnt anybody read the FAQ when they sign up.::?
That, sir, is perilously close to a Code violation! :D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by ss_11000
Code violation. :no:Quote:
Originally Posted by ss_11000
edit: What Bob said.
What the??? :D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by ss_11000
ah yes, the code:duh:. but what if they dont read it all:?:D