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Posted By steviezenga
Is it just me (probably, sign of age), or does anyone else find the above response to queries, on an open public discussion forum, slightly .........(searching for correct word) annoying?
It's like watching a movie, trying to remember the name of an actor/actress, and then missing the credits go up!
Minor gripe off the chest, feel better, back to work.
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Posted By Mike Craven
I have been guilty of this sort of thing before now. To explain myself, I would say that people sometimes ask for policies, procedures, checklists, etc which need to be sent to the individual as a microsoft word/excel/access/etc document. Having sent it to the original requestor, I sometimes wonder if other people are interested in receiving copy - hence my message that I have supplied the requested info. I do get a fair number of people e-mailing me direct to ask for a copy of the info I have supplied.
Mike
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Posted By David A Jones
have emailed you direct
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Posted By David A Jones
actually I haven't
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Posted By steviezenga
Mike
Realise from previous trawls it's sometimes easier for various reasons as you explain. Seem to remember one though inundated with email requests!
David
Thank you (for NOT emailing direct)!
Realised AFTER posting my inbox would probably rapidly fill with the repeat message.
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Posted By David A Jones
On a more serious note:
It might be useful when using the phrase "have emailed you direct" to put some description of what has been emailed direct - it is not always obvious, and could avoid some people requesting copies as it would not be suitable for their needs.
I suspect some of the emailed items are copies of HSE etc documents and in other cases will be industry specific presentations.
Just a thought, but it might help.
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Posted By Merv Newman
I do sometimes "e-mail directly" but don't post it.
I have once or twice posted the whole of a requested item on the forum, if I thought it could be of wider use.
It would be nice if IOSH could offer an open access archive to information freely provided by members.
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Posted By Laurie
I have been guilty of this, tho' mainly when it is in the order of "Yeah, my bosses are the same, biggest bunch of no hopers around" or something similar!
My name is not exactly common, and some managers have been known to try and find H&S answers for themslves!
Laurie
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Posted By JD Daley
Well - I was going to say something here, then I decided:
"I've e-mailed you all direct!" :)
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Posted By Hilary Charlton
Normally "have e-mailed you direct" is in response to a specific request where attachments are required. You cannot attach to the forum so you e-mail direct. Adding "have e-mailed direct" goes to show that you have this information and keeps the request at the top of the forum so that other people can have a chance to send their information as well.
I have had lots of responses to "have e-mailed you direct" where I have been asked by e-mail for the information I sent out. Had I not responded then the other people wanting this information would also have to post the request on the forum.
It's a useful courtesy and I recommend that it is kept.
Hilary
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Posted By Adam Jackson
Alternatively, IOSH could drag their web-design geek from his dark damp cupboard and mod the forum so docs can be posted? Or a file-dump so docs can be put there and linked to?
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