Do you say Thank You?

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!)

:-)

I respond as quickly as I can and with as complete an answer as I can muster. I really don't spend any additional time wondering if the info was useful or not or if I'm going to receive a thank you.