After you and/or other members have gone out of their way to politely respond to another member's question, does it bother you that they don't post a thank you for your input?

Not really... I have pretty low expectations as far as this board goes... esp with newbies who don't really know their netiquette.

I keep having faith in my fellow human, so I am constantly disappointed but unfailingly optimistic that they will do the right thing. You'd think I'd learn.

I know! Maybe I'll just go through each unacknowledged thread and post a "You're welcome" message! Kinda like I do when I open the door for someone and they walk right through without saying anything.

NO....I DONT EXPECT ANYTHING FROM THEM

NO. When I help I don't to expect thank you's but it's still better to hear them say it to let us know they appreciate it.

Kinda like you do with kids when they don't remember their manners....

It's just the right thing to do, IMO.

No, but thank you for asking. I would imagine that you have not given much thought to thanking those who have taken part in your poll. I also do not expect a waiter to follow me to the parking lot and fall to their knees thanking me for the tip I left for them. Most information here is gratuitous and I do not think most expect a thank you, but it never hurts to be grateful and to express that gratitude.

Nagi, I agree that a thank you is the right thing but I don't think one should expect it nor be too put off when a thank you is not forthcoming. Politeness can go along way toward developing good relationships here and in most aspects of our lives.

It bugs me if I've typed out a detailed response and only they thank the person who wrote something inane with a attached to it.

*contemplates another poll on un-called for rude posts*

I agree! Not that I've really had this happen to me, but I imagine it would annoy me if it did, and I feel for those whose posts are ignored.

Thank you's are cool, but it bugs me more when someone asks the same question (or states the should-now be corrected info) over and over again despite it being answered a few times over previously. I just wind up ignoring the subsequent requests.

lol @ Jenn

that one set off my sarcasm meter

Doesn't matter. It's Divine to Forgive! Not many people understand that.

NavarreMan,
Thank you.

Does the name Daisy spring to mind?

I put no. Sometimes I don't even know if they have thanked me, because I don't always have time to go back and read that thread after I've answered the question.

It doesn't bother me...I don't write much visa info these days but I answer other questions on the boards sometimes and ask questions. I think a "thank you everyone" is fine instead of having to thank each one individually, especially if you get lots of responses.

I don't know if I've offered any advice yet (since I'm pretty new to it all). If I did put my two cents in and didn't get a thank you, I don't think it would bother me much. I know how hectic all of this can get. I do however try to make it a point to thank anyone who offers answers to the questions I post (but I've probably forgotten to do this once or twice ) So... I put no but I think it's polite to post thank yous.

No, I was just speaking in generalities thinking back on the years here.

I don't offer input. I try to be as unhelpful as possible. So I don't know. You have no choice for N/A. Therefore this poll is flawed.

It doesn´t bother me but a thank you every now and then is nice too

I didn't find that post to be rude at all. So everyone sees things differently, but I would agree with him. I don't really need to have someone tell me thank you. The sharing of information is the purpose of this board. Thank yous are nice in this instance, but I wouldn't react or be upset if I didn't get one. Honestly, I probably wouldn't even notice if I got one or not.

no. thanks for asking

Thank you Nagi for making me chuckle

No. I am far more bothered by people that attack other posters trying to offer suggestions or words of encouragement.

It's okay Bassi and Zainab... my response was actually kind of tongue-in-cheek, which I think was how NavarreMan's post was too.

Well, everybody. At this point in time I would like to thank you all for taking part in the poll. It was very kind of you to participate and offer a response. Thank you.

I intentionally omitted an option for anything but a yes or no response. As you know, pollsters do this on purpose. Your input, as always, is appreciated.

here is some input for you....stfu, you Persian Shoe

I wouldn't care less if I get a thank you or not.
But if it makes certain people happy...
Thank you for posting this poll

I agree.

And in case I've forgotten to thank people over the months....Thank you

It doesn't really bother me...

I don't know if it means much now but, to all who've given me advise/ congrats/ help on this forum - If I didn't say it, Thank YOU!! ... and sorry if I didn't say so before

hardly

Not at all. Actually, the other way around. With a few exceptions, I'm not fond of posts that say only "thank you!" or just have one smiley.
There are exceptions, but if I have to scroll 7 pages to find an actual post, it bugs me

Saludos,
Caro

Not at all. Actually, the other way around. With a few exceptions, I'm not fond of posts that say only "thank you!" or just have one smiley.
There are exceptions, but if I have to scroll 7 pages to find an actual post, it bugs me

Saludos,
Caro

I think anytime you post an answer to a thread, you should go back and read the ensuing discussion. You may find that the answer you were hoping to get a thank-you for has evolved into a discussion adding a dimension you had not thought of.

And it's been closed.

There are bigger issues than, just a simple one.
If it does bother you drink to it, you will forget it the next day.

Is this a babelfish translation?

I see that you are in Fairfax, good luck! The district is a little behind in processing cases ( coz of volume) but my interview experience was painless!

I agree 100%

Yeah well, sometimes that happens too!!

It doesn't bother me if people say thank you as long as they are generally pleasant and not snarky when dealing with questions. I think generally I make a point of thanking people and definitely did so as a newbie. I relied on VJ a LOT and would never take for granted the help I got then and still receive now.

Saludos,
Caro

Hi Nagi, how's it going?

Saludos,
caro

how come nagi posts one smiley and she gets a hi, i post a smiley and i get bonked!

It doesn't bother me if I don't get a "thank you" for my responses. But I am usually happily surprised whenever I do get a thank you

I am with LaL about posters who keep asking the same question even though they have already received answers.

Not really.Some people are greatful and some are not.