Posted By Merv Newman Shaun, this is not a matter for the AUG but simply of courtesy between colleagues. Many people do offer their thanks for replies to their queries, some others go off-site and exchange e-mails so we do not see the end of the conversation. We often see, after a request for documentation for example, the posting "I've e-mailed direct". Other questions develop into quite long threads, sometimes off-topic and the original query may never be fully addressed. So no "thanks" may ever be due. Let's not make politesse an official requirement. Merv

Posted By Tabs So add a line "I would be grateful if you could reply if you found my post useful" ... most posts go on and on, and the originator may find themselves saying thank you repeatedly over several days - potentially doubling the length of the post (or worse with the responding "You're welcome" that etiquette suggests would follow). I for one would rather it is taken for granted that I appreciate the help - and that I *might* mention by exception the unhelpful posts.