Do you say Thank You?

Maybe sometimes they didn't receive it in the first place. Or they didn't want to bother you. Or maybe they didn't like your advice. Or maybe they are just jerks.

I have replied to questions sent via email sometimes.
I do not expect a thank-you.
I AM, however, in person a cold, cruel, indifferent to the plight of humanity.. nasty bitch... and thus wouldn't worry about being polite.

I agree, it's inconsiderate. I always send a thankyou reply, and as far as I recall have received thanks from all of those who have contacted me.

I find a similar phenomena in forum threads, though not often. A person will post a new thread to which there are responses, but the original poster doesn't acknowledge the responses with a thankyou, what they did with the info, and if it worked. Threads are more useful to the whole community if there is closure.

I find either of two extreemes: either people are incredible helpful and professional or they respond with very few words. Like many I'm sure, I have developed a very nice "e-mail relationship" with several members here and weekly/monthly chats about this great hobby who want to take the time to be curteous. Members in the other bucket I try to not let bother me. But overall, yes, I believe what you are expecting, Tvad, is correct.

Elizabeth, I love you!!!

I have just invented a death ray, and plan on ruling the world soon! I need someone with whom I can share my life with. You appear to have all the qualifications I require!
(Plus you have a cool stereo rig, to boot!)

Would you consent to helping me destroy most of the civilized world, (as an example to those who survive!), and starting a new world order with me?!

(Needless to say, I won't be turning my back on you, or giving you the keys to the death ray though!)

:-)