Maricopa Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Hi allI wonder how other members feel about this?On many occasions questions are posted that require a specific answer. Members then respond to that question, to a greater or lesser extent, depending on their own experience or knowledge. However, nothing is heard from the OP again, though they continue to be members and contribute to other threads, or even ask further questions.Personally I find this bizarre to say the least and actually quite rude[:(]Maybe this is water off a ducks back to many; but surely I can't be alone in how I feel?M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Bizzare isn't it? You just get used to it after a while.The one that gets me is when your response isn't a definite but a try this and see type of answer. Then you never find out if it worked. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJ Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 This isn't a CompleteFrance phenomena... many other forums suffer from the same lack of manners. In particular, I participate in an excellent phototography forum for Nikon users ... Nikonians.There are many very talented people who respond with advice and information including award winning pros but you still have people get excellent advice but give no feedback... rude and ignorant in the extreme.At this stage I can offer very limited advice/comments on France and I'm mainly a recipient of others kind help/advice... I can only say if I'm ever guilty of this "black hole syndrome" please feel free to beat me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose (& Greyman) Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I've just returned from a week away and seeing this I started racking my brain to recall if I could be guilty. I've forgotten what I was posting before I went and can imagine how easy it could be to forget about something you asked, particularly if you raised it on a few forums (fora ?). If done carelessly I think it is rude not to reply but I suspect often it's just the lack of a 'track my posts' facility. Or is there such a thing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote user="greyman"]...I suspect often it's just the lack of a 'track my posts' facility. Or is there such a thing ?[/quote]You can track all the threads you've posted to by going to My Forums (top left of main forum page). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Same happens on Family History forums - I think I did miss a 'thankyou' in the computer section recently - so I appologise now, but I do try to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maricopa Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 Hi allThanks for all your thoughts. Don't worry, non of you appear to be guilty[6]But seriously, what is wrong with a simple thank you ?[blink]M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote user="Clair"][quote user="greyman"]...I suspect often it's just the lack of a 'track my posts' facility. Or is there such a thing ?[/quote]You can track all the threads you've posted to by going to My Forums (top left of main forum page).[/quote]He's had a couple of glasses of wine Clair... I'll show him where it is... bless him! [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I agree with the OP but I have to say sometimes I dont reply for a few days and then feel really guilty... now I feel doubly guilty... If I have ever not said thanks or offered feedback can I just offer a group 'sorry' now [:$] [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose (& Greyman) Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote user="Clair"][quote user="greyman"]...I suspect often it's just the lack of a 'track my posts' facility. Or is there such a thing ?[/quote]You can track all the threads you've posted to by going to My Forums (top left of main forum page).[/quote] Thank you Clair (nearly forgot !). It's been subtly explained to me now by Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thank you for your kind thanks Greyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote user="greyman"][quote user="Clair"][quote user="greyman"]...I suspect often it's just the lack of a 'track my posts' facility. Or is there such a thing ?[/quote]You can track all the threads you've posted to by going to My Forums (top left of main forum page).[/quote] Thank you Clair (nearly forgot !). It's been subtly explained to me now by Rose.[/quote]You mean Rose can be subtle? No, no, don't answer that!It was only a joke and Rose knows me well enough to realise I'm just teasing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose (& Greyman) Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 ....should I ? Moral dilemma now ... perhaps just , no problem Clair, you're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote user="greyman"] Thank you Clair (nearly forgot !). It's been subtly explained to me now by Rose.[/quote][blink] mmm.... I shall say nothing....[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maricopa Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote user="Rose"]....I sometimes I dont reply for a few days and then feel really guilty... now I feel doubly guilty...[/quote]Don't worry Rose, I'm not talking about a few days, everyone is entitled to that, I'm talking about weeks[:-))]M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Maricopa, the virtual community is like a real-life one. There are rude people and polite people![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote user="sweet 17"]You mean Rose can be subtle? No, no, don't answer that!It was only a joke and Rose knows me well enough to realise I'm just teasing![/quote]Sweets... I know you were only joking... [:)] (but Greyman... that's another matter [Www]) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Oh, Rose, I am so.....................................o sorry, I didn't mean to start a domestic, honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote user="Maricopa"][quote user="Rose"]....I sometimes I dont reply for a few days and then feel really guilty... now I feel doubly guilty...[/quote]Don't worry Rose, I'm not talking about a few days, everyone is entitled to that, I'm talking about weeks[:-))]M[/quote]Phew! [:D]Does anyone else get day's when they are happy to post and answer and make comments... and then other days... you just dont want to, or you dont even come and check....(or will that be just me? [8-)] [blink]) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Pass... [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 OMG Clair.... it's just me isn't it! [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Diplomatic as ever, Clair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Still haven't got my light either [:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I think we are all guilty of this from time to time. However if you scan the info in the topic listings one piece of data given is who entered the last reply. This is sometimes in error as an earlier poster making a correction will register as if they were the last poster when they were not thus masking the fact that there has been another reply. Demonstrated here by my adding this! Another site similar to this one makes edits impossible once another reply has been added. Another issue is that to often folk start a heated discussion between themselves often going off topic and ignoring the original question put. You can therefore hardly blame the original poster for doing the same thing as the odd sensible reply can be buried in the fracas...............................................J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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