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Posted By Paul Bellis
Just wondering what other contributers feel.
When I have a bit of free time (not often) I visit the forum and post replies to questions - which may not always perhaps be 100% but I do try and put some thought and effort in and do my best to help deserving cases.
Some recipients are grateful for advice and express thier gratitute either publically or privately.
However of late more and more I note no such thanks or acknowlegements have been forthcomming to posters on the forum - notjust myself - which then puts you off continuing with answering replies -as whats the point if its not appreciated?
Does it put other contributors off?
- I know some do put a considerable amount of time and efforts into this forum and their efforts should be rewarded.
Paul
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Posted By Ron Hunter
Personally, I apply the same protocol expectations as I would to e-mail, i.e. a response merely saying "thanks" or any other form of acknowledgement is neither expected or required. Again from a personal p.o.v. I'm more interested in postings which spark debate or which expand a topic into areas of wider benefit & interest to the H&S community.
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Posted By paul cormack
Hello Paul
Good point, thanks for your note...
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Posted By Jason911
I probaly contribute and ask questions in equal amounts and agree that the forum is more a means of debate for the many many many many 'grey areas' of H&S.
Typically I think postings are from people who are having trouble finding specific information rather than they cannot be bothered to look that hard. Its always nice to say thanks but I don't expect it, as the same people I respond to may well respond to one of my threads.
If there are any H&S profs out there that never have the need to ask even an opinion from others and use this forum simple to advise them from their own knowledge, then hats off to them.
Jay
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Posted By Paul Bellis
I agree whilst not expected -its still courtesey maybe?
Just a general note to all - at the end of the thread may suffice -which also tends to indicate the poster has got the information s/he needs and closes the thread?
Paul
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Posted By Jeffrey Watt
Paul
I think it is good manners to post a thanks and it aids communication i.e. when using two way radios you say over, or roger that (good buddy).
It tells the poster you are aware of their input. Now some of us post and get distracted by work for the rest of the day so don't expect a thank you immediately, but a roger now and again would be nice;D
Kind regards
Jeff
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Posted By Jason911
I think someone has watched Smokey & the Bandit one to many times!
;0) jay
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Posted By Jeffrey Watt
10-4 good buddy
Did you know that yer man that drives the rig in SATB "The Snowman" is one of the greatest flatpicking guitarists of all time "The Amazing Jerry Reed".
East bound and down, loaded up and truckin', we're gonn do what they say can't be done,
We got a long way to go and a short time to get there come on Bandit make those Smokies run.
Keep er safe keep er country.
Say bye bye to any chance of CMIOSH.
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Posted By Jason911
Already am Rosco!
Over & Out
Boss Hogg ;)
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Posted By Salus
When I reply to a thread I really do not look for any thanks.
But it is nice when you get others giving advice on the original thread acknowledging your advice as good in their reply.
I think the important thing is the originator of any thread gets all sorts of advice for his posting, they should then hunt down and find the correct answer for themselves which I believe is one of the best ways to gain competence.
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Posted By Edward Shyer
When you look some of the replies in some of the threads there is some element of sarcasm and oneupmanship. This puts people off posting or more importantly giving a response for fear of ridicule.
I always try to be polite in my postings and replies say thanks to all who kindly make the effort to reply.
Ted. formerly (or is that formally) known as Shy talk). :-)
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Posted By John Webster
Jeff
A good roger now and again may be nice, but I'm sure most contributors would not expect the poster to be quite that generous in their thanks :-)
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Posted By GJB
Jeff,
I always preferred 'Convoy'!
Yours,
The Rubber Duck!
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Posted By Brett Day
I'm not to fussed about being thanked on the forum but when someone e-mails me asking for help or links to docs, a thanks just to let me know they recieved the e-mail is appreciated.
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Posted By Raymond Rapp
I agree with the last posting.
With respect, is it me or has there been an increase in posting trivial questions of late. Surely in the world of health and safety we have more pressing matters to discuss.
Regards
Ray
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Posted By Pugwash
Raymond, with the greatest respect, I think it is you :-)
That people took the time to respond suggests that they feel it is a subject worth discussing.............
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Posted By srd
I always give thanks to replies to any questions or requests for information that I may post.
Sometimes I will post a 'thanks' reply after a useful comment, but if I'm seeking opinions and don't want to appear to influence the outcome I'll often wait until I think the replies have stopped coming in.
Therein lies the dilema, as if I say thanks too early I think that it looks like I'm trying to close the thread, but If I wait too long before saying thanks, until I'm fairly sure no one else is going to reply, it looks like I'm tring to ressurect a dying thread.
Ah well, you lose some, you lose some.
Stephen.
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Posted By Raymond Rapp
Pugwash, quite so...other than the fact many have responded on a subject not related to the original thread.
Regards
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Posted By Paul Bellis
In line with my thoughts above -
Thanks for the contributions (meaning I thank people for taking the time and effort to putting a reply to this post and think its now run its course).
Obviously its down to people concience -but a word of thanks is nice now and again -I will keep posting replies - (not expecting thank)s - but you do get a nice warm glow if you think youve helped someone..if they dont let you know its been of benefit - then you tend to feel what you have posted was maybe useless -but as someone else said - as we are professionals we are able to sort the relevant pertinant stuff from the not so.
anyway cheers
Paul
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Posted By Descarte
Im also not bothered about being thanked, but would like to know and often do see that people have found the information useful or it has answered their question.
When im not so busy and have a min to spare I will take a quick look on here, if theres anything I can help with or add my opinion too I will, keeps my mind active and thinking about safety issues which we dont currently have on site. If / when they do appear I will already know what to do.
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Posted By Martin Mulholland
Keep up the good work Paul
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Posted By Les Welling
I agree. Whilst I do not mind helping fellow members and others who log on. I have sent out to 8 people two manual handling presentations and only one person has had the courtesy to reply and to thank me. Is it me???
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Posted By Merv Newman
I think that, on balance, I tend to "reply" rather than "ask". At my age I should already know it all. Ho ho ho.
However, sometimes I reply directly by e-mail, which can lead to considerable of-forum correspondence and/or telephone calls with no further postings so the "thanks" are often invisible.
However (again) the feedback I recieve from you'all out there, combined with the very very intersting topics covered and opinions expressed by others is enough to keep me coming back almost every day.
Merv (CB handle, going back a few years, "The preventer" maybe I'll change to "Danger Man. Dibs. I got in first)
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Posted By Les Welling
Come on.If someone does you a favour say "THANKS".
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Posted By Ian P
I'm new to this forum but I know from others that saying thanks is not only polite but also likely to get a better response to any future questions. Netiquette varies though by the forum and obviously by the individuals who inhabit it.
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Posted By John Webster
Merv
Knowing it all is the exclusive preserve of teenagers. I am reliably informed (by the three that use our home as a form of habitat) that mental capacity, and therefore knowledge, declines steadily from about the age of 20 until we over 50s know absolutely nothing, zilch. They are even astounded if we just happen to know the words to a current piece of (rehashed) music!!
John
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Posted By Merv Newman
John,
wait till they get over 30 and you have to judge if they have enough knowledge/experience/qualifications to take over the business and maintain you, in your old age, in the style which you would love to have become accustomed
Merv
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