Thread: How do Others Feel?

Originally Posted by Wongo

It was 3-4 years ago. Some American dude posted his only thread on the forum. He wanted to know when to buy tools in Sydney. I PMed him the number and address of a few places but never heard from him since.

Some people are too good for us I think.

Sorry Wongo! Meant to get back to you.

Signed: American Dude.

So that was you. I knew it.

Maybe I should do the same to you.

a good example would be the latest thread in the art section,
( not sure how to post link)
I certainly hope that the questioner is appreciative of all the helpful advice.

Originally Posted by Wongo

It was 3-4 years ago. Some American dude posted his only thread on the forum. .....

Originally Posted by Honorary Bloke

Sorry Wongo! Meant to get back to you.

Signed: American Dude.

Geeze yer a snob Bob, you came to Sydney & you didn't call in & see me while you were over here.

My intention with this thread was to give a hint to newbies that a little bit of thanks goes a long way.

Most or all of those who have responded here are big enough to shrug off the occasional ignorant person who choses not to acknowledge those are are trying to help them.

Originally Posted by Wood Borer

My intention with this thread was to give a hint to newbies that a little bit of thanks goes a long way.

Most or all of those who have responded here are big enough to shrug off the occasional ignorant person who choses not to acknowledge those are are trying to help them.

Thanks for that Rob.

Originally Posted by underfoot

a good example would be the latest thread in the art section,
( not sure how to post link)
I certainly hope that the questioner is appreciative of all the helpful advice.

If it is the one I'm thinking of, it isn't there any longer.

BTW rob, some newbies post a thread with the intention of spamming and they are not interested in getting advice but have other motives.
This I have learnt since moderating.

Originally Posted by jow104

some newbies post a thread with the intention of spamming and they are not interested in getting advice but have other motives.

That is terrible for two reasons:

Firstly they have evil greedy intentions

Secondly they make others wary of genuine newbies.

Like I indicated earlier, I prefer to answer newbies even if the price is to be disappointed occasionally by the ignorant and those with ill intentions.

Thanks for giving your time and for protecting us John.

Originally Posted by jow104

BTW rob, some newbies post a thread with the intention of spamming and they are not interested in getting advice but have other motives.
This I have learnt since moderating.

Fun aint it?

Gotta agree with the original post - even though I've only been a member for less than a year. I mostly track my questions to say thanks to the responders.

But it's more than just your own questions. I find it very helpful to read someones responses to my responses (if you know what I mean). Example: someone recently asked a question about using screws on tp decking. Having gone through the same thing a few months ago I pooled all my research into a response (basically told them to use 65mm screws, etc, etc). Well there was a response from someone who knew much more than me saying 50mm was plenty. I did another check to find the original post that had told me to use 65mm and bugger me, I couldn't find it. So, I learned something by responding and checking the other responses (and I have a very well locked down floor).

BTW, I'm still learning the ins and outs of searching, new posts, etc.

Cheers,
Adam

I have had a number of questions answered and don't think I have missed anyone in my appreciation - if I have "sorry about that".

As to Stirlo's suggestion - great idea - not that you go looking for kudos but it is nice to know that it has been read and understood and that you have helped someone out of a bind or made a job easier for them.

It has been said before - manners and attitude - and I would have to agree with previous posters that unfortunately many people have not had suitable role models to show them what manners are.

Look on it as Attitude = Altitude

Good attitude = great altitude to which you will rise - for yourself and in the eyes of others even if you may be misguided or just plain wrong. The converse also holds very true.

Regards,
Bob

Some questions asked on these forums get so many varying and even conflicting answers that it can be very hard at times to decipher practical answers.

If someone asks a question that I answer I don't mind if they don't acknowledge me.

While I prefer to offer thanks when I ask a question I usually wait for several answers before I do anything. At Odd times I may have inadvertently lost track of the thread and in so doing don't say thanks.

Originally Posted by echnidna

At Odd times I may have inadvertently lost track of the thread and in so doing don't say thanks.

Very easy to do, especially if you miss "Mass" a few days in a row. I've probably done it myself. I suppose we should give the benefit of the doubt, at least for regular congregants. And even those with only a few posts, who don't offer thanks for the answer, could be thanked for just asking the question as the real beneficiaries are everybody else, both members and visitors.

Take the high road.

Joe