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Does anybody else think it's a little annoying when somebody comments your answer with only "Thanks" or something to that extent. Because when you go to see somebody commented you and you click it and all it says is "Thanks" I feel a little screwed inside

By ImNotAnonymous-COAT of Maestro-ness Asked Apr 29 2008 4:48PM
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by zazzy_one on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:49 pm Permalink

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Please get over it, Hon. We all have full time jobs too.
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Avatar zazzy_one Apr, 29 2008 at 05:45 PM
Haha. I am frustrated too. I posted a similar question. But it was aimed at those questioners who post questions, then apparently ABANDON their questions: no points, no thank you's NOTHING.
Avatar zazzy_one Apr, 29 2008 at 05:46 PM
A thank you to a stranger whose answer might have (in the questioner's opinion) have been mediocre is more than sufficient.
Avatar gtravels loves her life penguin Apr, 29 2008 at 05:53 PM
Absolutely. If I run across someone who asks questions and doesn't respond to the answers in any way, I don't answer their questions anymore. Luckily, most of the people on AB do usually respond with at least a thank you, which is good enough for me;)

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by Sixty B - Commander Topcoat on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:51 pm Permalink

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I will try to keep that in mind and not do that to you! Honestly, I try to acknowledge and of course rate every response to my questions. I get so chatty on AB though that it would be hard to make a conversation out of every single comment thread. The "Thanks" is actually intended to be a courteous, genuine response and, personally, I am grateful to get that kind of feedback (for a lack of better word!) from others.
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Avatar Sixty B - Commander Topcoat Jun, 22 2008 at 09:41 PM
"HUGE GRIN" where have you been, INA? Pray tell!!!! Are you cheating on me already???? LOL
Avatar ImNotAnonymous-COAT of Maestro-ness Jun, 22 2008 at 09:58 PM
Ahh yes. I've been cheating on you with sleep. Hours and hours of sleep. And bacon. And pandas.
I've been sleeping with bacon covered pandas. I admit it!!!
Avatar Sixty B - Commander Topcoat Jun, 23 2008 at 09:29 AM
Bacon covered pandas!!!! That sounds delicious! LOL JK. :D

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by Squirrel Face on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:50 pm Permalink

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Thanks. =)
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Avatar ImNotAnonymous-COAT of Maestro-ness Apr, 29 2008 at 04:54 PM
YOU BASTARD!!!!! lol jk. :)
Avatar Squirrel Face Apr, 29 2008 at 04:58 PM
=P Sorry, couldn't resist.
Avatar Spacys back Sep, 18 2009 at 09:40 AM
darn it i wanted to say that lol

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by - Sweet T -- Some Like It Hot FBB on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:52 pm Permalink

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That is not how you are supposed to get that screwed feeling, LOL. I would rather they say Thanks, then nothing at all, count your blessings!
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by Harry Dove on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:50 pm Permalink

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i thnk that it polite. If somebody has taken the time to answer your question, then I think that you should thank them! ps no need to comment with thanks!
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by - Sweet T -- Some Like It Hot FBB on Nov 17, 2008 at 8:30 pm Permalink

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To me it shows they are grateful you answered their question.

I do not see how Thanks, can be seen as dismissive.

Wouldnt they have just not replied at all if they wanted to be dismissive?
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Avatar Emma Dec, 07 2008 at 12:44 AM
I agree. I guess sometimes people expect more but...people don't have a lot of time! At least they acknowledge that they read it.

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by Sanguine Visions is wearing ninja garbs on Nov 17, 2008 at 8:07 pm Permalink

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Better than "Your answer is like anal leakage, wet, and smells... thanks for wasting my time!"
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Avatar Sanguine Visions is wearing ninja garbs Nov, 17 2008 at 08:32 PM
You don't want to know... that's what I call "Monday Night Mystery".
Avatar Cheery Cherry Feb, 02 2009 at 09:46 PM
LMAO...great answer :D.
Avatar Sharona Magic loves the hungry Jun, 04 2009 at 01:51 AM
I have had worse replies than that, usually from an anonymous to boot.

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by shrinkess on Dec 12, 2008 at 12:12 pm Permalink

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I'd need to know what you want from people to answer your question. I think Thanks is polite.
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by tammie on Dec 7, 2008 at 12:50 am Permalink

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It's not dismissive at all, it's thanks for taking the time to answer my question.
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by Brand X on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:57 pm Permalink

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I can understand that. Some users really are grateful and don't have anything else to say, others just seem to copy and paste ''thanks'' on every answer to every one of their questions all the time -- they never engage with the answerer.

When you've taken time and put effort into an answer, it can be frustrating when someone doesn't engage and seems positively dismissive. In time you learn which users questions to avoid if you don't like that, and it's also good to remember that your answer might help someone else other than the asker.
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Avatar ImNotAnonymous-COAT of Maestro-ness Apr, 29 2008 at 04:59 PM
Positively dismissive. Yeah thats it. lol.
Avatar Brand Y Apr, 29 2008 at 05:01 PM
Zactamente.


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