BRAVO! > Hi all- I never cease to be amazed at the number of queries that are posted > in genealogy message boards that ask-almost demand- information, and end > with no expression of thanks-just a name at the end of the message. Worse, > on a number of occasions where info was provided, the requestor responded > without any hint of appreciation. They just wanted more data. Gentle > suggestions that they "may have forgotten a note of thanks" often resulted > in flickering or roaring flames. > Has web messaging evolved such that a simple "thank you" is not necessary > or is considered extraneous to the message itself? Quite frankly, myself > and > some other Gen. colleagues, give pause to responding to such messages even > if we can provide data. Many years of patience just became deflated. > Thus, I encourage us all to remember and extend a small bit of common > courtesy when seeking help. It will certainly gain better results and give > apt reward to the helper at the other end, most of whom only wish a small > token of appreciation for their efforts > Thank you (2 seconds typing) for getting to the bottom of this- Paul > > > ==== NEWGEN Mailing List ==== > DON'T FORGET TO USE THE WORDS "THANK YOU" WHEN SOMEONE HAS DONE > YOU A FAVOR....ALSO WHEN SOMEONE HAS TRIED TO BE HELPFUL. > >