Finishing/Replying.........When you post a Topic.

mustangII460 · 04-26-2001, 09:02 PM

I wanted to post somthing about this before.

I HATE it

when you answer a question or comment on a topic and the person whom posted it,does not EVER respond

Persons in here take the time to answer problems for free,where a shop might charge. Somtimes they may even go look up somthing in a book,for YOUR answer to a problem.

I thank all whom have answered my questions.

Just venting

Y2KGT · 04-26-2001, 10:30 PM

So I guess this means you have to respond to my reply now...

induction · 04-27-2001, 01:47 AM

Your Preaching to the choir my man , amen to that!!! lol

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silver_pilate · 04-27-2001, 12:53 PM

Y2KGT,

Funny stuff, man.

--nathan

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--silver_pilate

'91 GT, Built 306, Wolverine 1087 cam, ported Windsor Jr. Irons, and all the goodies...click the link to the left to see a full list of my mods...

Tried and True 302 Being Built to Outrun You! heh heh heh...
--Texas Panhandle--
Check out my site

Rev · 04-27-2001, 01:49 PM

I agree with mustangII460. If it looks like someone went to some trouble or gave serious advice, one should at least acknowledge it. If it's just a comment (like this one), then there's really no need IMHO.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

MTU 50 · 04-27-2001, 04:01 PM

I know what you mean. About 2-weeks ago some new member posted in the windsor form asking what the ratios are in the T-5, and how to determine your MPH depending on what gear your in. So, I give him a link to a site that has the ratios, and typed up a sizeable math formula with a description for him and didn't even get a thanks.

Granted, he was new, but it kinda pissed me off.

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

lx mike · 04-27-2001, 07:32 PM

I can understand how you feel but i got a question for you now, if someone asks a tech question and gets a bunch of advice from more than one person what do you do then, thank each one?? or is a simple thanks everyone enough??

Mr 5 0 · 04-27-2001, 08:06 PM

A simple 'Thanks to all who responded' would be enough as it shows you appreciate the replies. Some folks just don't think and I suppose some just don't care, but MustangII460 has a valid point.

If you think putting responses on the messageboards and never receiving acknowledgment is annoying, try getting a steady stream of e-mail asking for tech advice, and only receiving a 'thanks' from about 20% of those you responded to.
This is 1/2 the reason that I never reply to e-mailed tech questions anymore; the other 1/2 being that I simply don't have the time and of course, I don't have a lot of the answers folks are seeking, either.

Advice to all who choose to ask for help from 'strangers': Learn how to say 'Thank You'.

Rev · 04-27-2001, 08:58 PM

A-men Mr.50.

rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

04-28-2001, 04:45 PM

what if someone says thanks in advance in their question?

just wondering about the "technicalities" of this discussion.

lx mike · 04-29-2001, 10:36 AM

Quote:

what if someone says thanks in advance in their question? just wondering about the "technicalities" of this discussion

what about hitting reply and saying thanks? your already here reading any advice that is giving.

most of my posts are replies to a post someone started and i know how it feels to give advice and not hear from person, make it a point to thank people here for any advice and let us know if there advice help u any.

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93-LX: 5 Speed, Flow's with H-Pipe, 3.73's Sub's and K&N.

[This message has been edited by lx mike (edited 04-29-2001).]

Unit 5302 · 04-29-2001, 11:52 AM

Hmmm...

You know, that's never really bugged me too much. I know my answers are appreciated, especially if it's able to help somebody. I know firsthand just how hard it can be to post something on this messageboard with a crappy dial up. Navagating is even hard. Connections timing out, 10 minutes to post a "Thanks"

It's just an added bonus to see a thanks.

I reply to help people, not to receive a "Thank you" If they do actually respond with a "thanks" does that require me to respond with a "Your welcome?" It's only polite.

The net isn't like real time conversation, in which case I always thank people, or tell them they are always welcome.

Bottom line, I'd like to get thanked, but I don't let it get to me when I don't get one.

2FastLX · 04-29-2001, 02:40 PM

I totally agree.

I generally put Thanks at the end of my original post 99% of the time. This means that I am thankful to all who respond. I go back anyway though to respond to people who have helped me out by way of a post or via email and thank them personally, especially if their advice helped me out in any way.

See my old post in here thanking a bunch of guys.

Gratitude should be expressed to anyone who takes time out of their busy day to help out a fellow Stanger. I've even done web design for people who have helped me out

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Rev · 04-29-2001, 05:10 PM

Hey Unit, sometimes we get FLAMES for our responses, ha,ha. Just tought I'd mention that. Not that it curtails our verbosity. LOL.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Unit 5302 · 04-30-2001, 12:13 AM

True,

"Thanks for being a *&%^%%&%&^ (&*(*&(*^&*(, and by the way I spent 13 (*&(&(*^*%^ hours gettin with your (*&^*^*^&*^ girlfriend cause you don't know what you are talking about!!!!"

I really don't like those "thanks" too much, LOL.

Rev · 04-30-2001, 01:04 AM

Yes Unit, I always appreciated those "GDMFCsking responses you've made. LOL.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Rev · 04-30-2001, 01:15 AM

We're just joking arn't we ? I never thought we actually flamed each other did we? Didn't mean to if I did.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Hethj7 · 04-30-2001, 01:41 PM

Speaking for the dial up users here, posting can be quite a pain at times.

I agree that a thanks is always appreciated, but I assume that most people on this board appreciate the info that is found here without it always having to be said.

Unit 5302 · 04-30-2001, 06:27 PM

God yes we're joking, people are getting too serious around here.

Like juiceman and I were gonna kill each other in Windsor forum on the ditchin the EFI topic

Sorry, takes a lot more than that to get under my skin. Usually, hehehe!

04-26-2001, 09:02 PM	#1
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Finishing/Replying.........When you post a Topic. I wanted to post somthing about this before. I HATE it when you answer a question or comment on a topic and the person whom posted it,does not EVER respond Persons in here take the time to answer problems for free,where a shop might charge. Somtimes they may even go look up somthing in a book,for YOUR answer to a problem. I thank all whom have answered my questions. Just venting

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Y2KGT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 21	So I guess this means you have to respond to my reply now...

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silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	Y2KGT, Funny stuff, man. --nathan ------------------ --silver_pilate '91 GT, Built 306, Wolverine 1087 cam, ported Windsor Jr. Irons, and all the goodies...click the link to the left to see a full list of my mods... Tried and True 302 Being Built to Outrun You! heh heh heh... --Texas Panhandle-- Check out my site

04-27-2001, 01:49 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	I agree with mustangII460. If it looks like someone went to some trouble or gave serious advice, one should at least acknowledge it. If it's just a comment (like this one), then there's really no need IMHO. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

04-27-2001, 04:01 PM	#6
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	I know what you mean. About 2-weeks ago some new member posted in the windsor form asking what the ratios are in the T-5, and how to determine your MPH depending on what gear your in. So, I give him a link to a site that has the ratios, and typed up a sizeable math formula with a description for him and didn't even get a thanks. Granted, he was new, but it kinda pissed me off. ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

04-27-2001, 07:32 PM	#7
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	I can understand how you feel but i got a question for you now, if someone asks a tech question and gets a bunch of advice from more than one person what do you do then, thank each one?? or is a simple thanks everyone enough??

04-27-2001, 08:06 PM	#8
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	A simple 'Thanks to all who responded' would be enough as it shows you appreciate the replies. Some folks just don't think and I suppose some just don't care, but MustangII460 has a valid point. If you think putting responses on the messageboards and never receiving acknowledgment is annoying, try getting a steady stream of e-mail asking for tech advice, and only receiving a 'thanks' from about 20% of those you responded to. This is 1/2 the reason that I never reply to e-mailed tech questions anymore; the other 1/2 being that I simply don't have the time and of course, I don't have a lot of the answers folks are seeking, either. Advice to all who choose to ask for help from 'strangers': Learn how to say 'Thank You'.

04-27-2001, 08:58 PM	#9
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	A-men Mr.50. rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

04-28-2001, 04:45 PM	#10
84stangLX Guest Posts: n/a	what if someone says thanks in advance in their question? just wondering about the "technicalities" of this discussion.

04-29-2001, 11:52 AM	#12
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Hmmm... You know, that's never really bugged me too much. I know my answers are appreciated, especially if it's able to help somebody. I know firsthand just how hard it can be to post something on this messageboard with a crappy dial up. Navagating is even hard. Connections timing out, 10 minutes to post a "Thanks" It's just an added bonus to see a thanks. I reply to help people, not to receive a "Thank you" If they do actually respond with a "thanks" does that require me to respond with a "Your welcome?" It's only polite. The net isn't like real time conversation, in which case I always thank people, or tell them they are always welcome. Bottom line, I'd like to get thanked, but I don't let it get to me when I don't get one.

04-29-2001, 02:40 PM	#13
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I totally agree. I generally put Thanks at the end of my original post 99% of the time. This means that I am thankful to all who respond. I go back anyway though to respond to people who have helped me out by way of a post or via email and thank them personally, especially if their advice helped me out in any way. See my old post in here thanking a bunch of guys. Gratitude should be expressed to anyone who takes time out of their busy day to help out a fellow Stanger. I've even done web design for people who have helped me out ------------------ Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

04-29-2001, 05:10 PM	#14
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Hey Unit, sometimes we get FLAMES for our responses, ha,ha. Just tought I'd mention that. Not that it curtails our verbosity. LOL. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

04-30-2001, 12:13 AM	#15
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	True, "Thanks for being a &%^%%&%&^ (&(&(^&(, and by the way I spent 13 (&(&(^%^ hours gettin with your (&^^^&^ girlfriend cause you don't know what you are talking about!!!!" I really don't like those "thanks" too much, LOL.

04-30-2001, 01:04 AM	#16
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Yes Unit, I always appreciated those "GDMFCsking responses you've made. LOL. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

04-30-2001, 01:15 AM	#17
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	We're just joking arn't we ? I never thought we actually flamed each other did we? Didn't mean to if I did. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

04-30-2001, 01:41 PM	#18
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Speaking for the dial up users here, posting can be quite a pain at times. I agree that a thanks is always appreciated, but I assume that most people on this board appreciate the info that is found here without it always having to be said.

04-30-2001, 06:27 PM	#19
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	God yes we're joking, people are getting too serious around here. Like juiceman and I were gonna kill each other in Windsor forum on the ditchin the EFI topic Sorry, takes a lot more than that to get under my skin. Usually, hehehe!