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Is reading the Code a code violation? :C

I have seen greenies mentioned but what benefit. I would rather say thanks in a post.

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Originally Posted by ss_11000

ah yes, the code:duh:. but what if they dont read it all:?:D

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Some of them don't even read the posts. :D

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Originally Posted by Big Shed

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.
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.

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Well, unfortunately, the lowest common denominator wins again.:C:~

Regards,

An unhappy and disillusioned Rob

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Originally Posted by LGS

Well, unfortunately, the lowest common denominator wins again.:C:~

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My year 8 teacher taught me that the lowest common denominator always wins. :cool::(

Ah, the warm feeling of "been there, done that!" I have already pontificated :wink: about code, reading instructions and reputation, no need to repeat myself!:D

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Originally Posted by Frank&Earnest

Ah, the warm feeling of "been there, done that!" I have already pontificated :wink: about code, reading instructions and reputation, no need to repeat myself!:D

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True. But always good to see you weigh in on a topic. :rolleyes::wink:

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Originally Posted by Honorary Bloke

True. But always good to see you weigh in on a topic. :rolleyes::wink:

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As somebody else said, small pleasures for small minds...:D

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Originally Posted by Frank&Earnest

As somebody else said, small pleasures for small minds...:D

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Is a greenie a small pleasure:?

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Originally Posted by Pusser

Is reading the Code a code violation? :C

I have seen greenies mentioned but what benefit. I would rather say thanks in a post.

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why not do both?

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Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

Some of them dodn't even read the posts. :D

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or the dates:rolleyes::D

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Originally Posted by Howdya do that

Is a greenie a small pleasure:?

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I did not mean that, I meant "weighing in". I was expecting at least a couple of possible interpretations there, this is an added one... well done!:2tsup:

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Originally Posted by Honorary Bloke

My year 8 teacher taught me that the lowest common denominator always wins. :cool::(

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Well Bob,
According to the laws of Physical Chemistry, it requires energy to maintain a system. Entropy (or increasing chaos) is the trend within the Universe. It's just good to know we humans are doing our bit to help.:)

Regards,

Rob

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Originally Posted by LGS

Well Bob,
According to the laws of Physical Chemistry, it requires energy to maintain a system. Entropy (or increasing chaos) is the trend within the Universe. It's just good to know we humans are doing our bit to help.:)

Regards,

Rob

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Your humour is even more cryptic than mine...:D My take is that in "non-physical chemistry":wink: it takes a lot of energy to maintain balanced relationships and the mediocrity resulting from the application of decreasing levels of energy is an entropy controlling mechanism. :)
Of course, this implies that Graeme's universe is exploding. :D

You guys need a room in alt.philosophy :rolleyes:

Back to the original topic, Graeme has a point - it is just polite to acknowledge someone's effort on your behalf. Whether it be by firing off a greenie (please look it up before taking it at 'face' value), sending a PM or just posting a simple "thanks".

I have read posts where members must have researched for at least an hour or more, then written 400-500 word responses only to be completely ignored, or, worse, to have the questioner take one small sentence out of context and begin arguing.

A simple thank you is all it takes.

Maybe they dont like you :D :p :p:p

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Originally Posted by Honorary Bloke

Nar, but trolling for Greenies used to be an honourable pastime.

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That often netted as many reds as greens if not done subtly. :U