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(09-18-2017, 06:42 PM)blackhat Wrote: if you post a question, its considered polite to acknowledge the responses. Just saying.
See that all too often,really ticks me off.
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(09-18-2017, 06:42 PM)blackhat Wrote: if you post a question, its considered polite to acknowledge the responses. Just saying.
yes well I been around long enough to know that is not happening most of the time
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I always enjoy (and expect) the poster to "give the rest of the story". You never know we might learn something.
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Absolutely. It is nice to know that the OP did see the answers and that it was not a waste of time responding. The least they can do.
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(09-18-2017, 06:42 PM)blackhat Wrote: if you post a question, its considered polite to acknowledge the responses. Just saying.
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Used to bother me as well. After the years I have been doing this, and the numbers of show up/drop/disappear folks(Bird posters)I have seen----part of the cost of doing business.
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(09-18-2017, 06:42 PM)blackhat Wrote: if you post a question, its considered polite to acknowledge the responses. Just saying.
I agree. Unfortunately, "polite" has disappeared from most of modern life. "You want me to thank you for answering my request for help? I don't have time to do that. But know that I do appreciate you wasting your time to help me. Really."
Let me digress for just a minute to paint a picture of the other side of the coin. I go on some pretty long hikes that span a few weeks. No matter how well those hikes are planned you occasionally run into situations where without the help of someone you would be really inconvenienced or even put in serious danger. Every time I have faced one of those situations some complete stranger has been there to help me, with no expectation of reward besides a heartfelt Thank You. I've had people pick me up in the pouring rain late at night on a dark road, offer to take me well out of their way, offer to take me to their house and feed and house me, pay for a meal w/o me even knowing until I asked for the bill and never knowing who they are, and more. It is both gratifying and humbling to see the best in people helping others in need, without being asked and w/o expectation of reward. These experiences have helped me learn to pay it forward - and it always feel good to do so. A thank you, however, is always appreciated.
John
