by ImNotAnonymous-COAT of Maestro-ness on April 29th, 2008

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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

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  • by zazzy_one on April 29th, 2008

    zazzy_one

    Please get over it, Hon. We all have full time jobs too.

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  • by Sixty B - Commander Topcoat on April 29th, 2008

    Sixty B - Commander Topcoat

    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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  • by Squirrel Face on April 29th, 2008

    Squirrel Face

    Thanks. =)

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  • by Sanguine Visions is wearing ninja garbs on November 17th, 2008

    Sanguine Visions is wearing ninja garbs

    Better than "Your answer is like anal leakage, wet, and smells... thanks for wasting my time!"

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  • by Sweet T on April 29th, 2008

    Sweet T

    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 April 29th, 2008

    Harry Dove

    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 wookieblu on May 23rd, 2009

    wookieblu

    saying thanks means they took the time to read your answer and respond. some bagger never even do that much. a smiple thank you is enough for me.

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  • by shrinkess on December 12th, 2008

    shrinkess

    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 December 7th, 2008

    tammie

    It's not dismissive at all, it's thanks for taking the time to answer my question.

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  • by Firebrand on December 6th, 2008

    Firebrand

    I certainly prefer that to the people that neither comment or mark on your answers. That is gross bad manners.

    I have actually seen people with ZERO positive percentages which means they have never given a good rating. They are collecting points but are not in the least interested in anything anyone has to say in the answers.

    If a person has a lot of answers sometimes just thanks is nice. Some very well known people are too rude even to say thank you.

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  • by Sweet T on November 17th, 2008

    Sweet T

    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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  • by Needs some coffee on December 12th, 2008

    Needs some coffee

    I love a thank you for answering a question. It's not necessary, but very nice that they not only took the time to read your answer, but to comment.

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  • by dea_ex_machina on December 7th, 2008

    dea_ex_machina

    I don't find the "thanks" to be at all dismissive - at leat it shows that they have read your answer - some people don't acknowledge that answers have been left to their questions, so I would prefer a thanks than nothing - after all, it is good to say thanks to someone for something they have done

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  • by PinkDaisyGirl Got A Prayer Answered on November 17th, 2008

    PinkDaisyGirl Got A Prayer Answered

    They are simply thanking them for taking the time to read and answer their question. :)

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  • by Brand X on April 29th, 2008

    Brand X

    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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  • by Chezter is going to save the Redheads on April 29th, 2008

    Chezter is going to save the Redheads

    "I feel a little screwed inside"
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

    I kinda know what you mean. I know it's polite and all, but I'm really here for the conversation so I get all excited when I see the little orange light, and a little bummed when it's just "thanks"

    Double edged sword, cuz I am a big fan of politeness, but I agree, hahahaha, I do feel a little screwed inside (just bein honest)

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  • Not at all. If someone's asked a question, and they've received an answer, and they appreciate it, it's only natural to want to say "thanks". Sometimes there's nothing more to say.

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  • by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on April 29th, 2008

    Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger

    I say thanks to acknowlege your answer.
    I think it's worse when a questioner doesn't reply with a comment or give points.
    If it bothers you, I won't say that anymore.

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  • To me, thinking like that is saying the glass is only half-full. I am grateful when someone answers. It's nice. I am not going to judge anything like a gracious response. Thanks is very gracious, especially when you are responding to many, many replies. It just means, I hear you, duly noted, in shorthand. Why do you have to feel screwed inside?

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  • by UneFille on December 7th, 2008

    UneFille

    My answer would be...Philia: unconditional giving that doesn't require a reward. If you give it means you care, without expecting anything back.

    The less one expects perhaps the happier they will be.

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  • by BigDaddyBS on December 6th, 2008

    BigDaddyBS

    Some people don't comment at all (and some don't RATE at all). "Thanks" is NOT dismissive, unless you wish to think of it that way. To me, it means they read the answer, and most-likely rated it.

    Now, personally, I try to make a comment or joke about the answer, along with the thanks and the username, but sometimes I can't. Not everybody can, or does.

    Some people will simply rate all those who answer, though there's no way to know who rated it, so...

    Which would you rather have. NOTHING, which means you don't know that the questioner even glanced at your answer, or a "Thanks", meaning they did?

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  • by iwnit on December 6th, 2008

    iwnit

    I would not consider "thanks" to be dismissive, rather somewhat laconic.

    At times people are just more willing to give longer comments, or engage in a discussion. But not always.

    I appreciate it when it happens, but it is not so bad when not.

    It is better than no reaction at all, I think.

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  • by Suby the Coat on November 17th, 2008

    Suby the Coat

    Some questions are on such topics that arouse a lot of interest and receive a lot of answers.
    It is tiresome going through all answers in detail and posting appropriate comments.
    That is the reason for the simple 'thanks.'
    Think of the answers where you got a rating and no comments at all. That too is for the same reason.
    I will accept the thanks gratefully. Its better than no comments.

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  • by dead leaves raked in a pile on November 17th, 2008

    dead leaves raked in a pile

    I'd best remember not to thank you if you answer one of my rare questions. Thanks for the warning

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  • by tata30 on April 29th, 2008

    tata30

    You must be feeling this way because you really took the time to answer someone honestly and help them. You are a kind person and want to feel appreciated for taking the time because really - you didn't have to do it. Don't take the "thanks" personally - it probably does come from the heart.

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  • by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on December 6th, 2008

    killdrphil - reasonable for a madman

    I don't think it's meant to be dismissive but I would prefer it if people didn't do that.

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  • by Mystical Dim on November 17th, 2008

    Mystical Dim

    ..because with the person answering the question..the cycle of asking and getting has come to a complete stop..unless someone wants to comment..i ask something you answer and i say thank you for takin the time to answer..if i didn't care..i wouldn't have said anything to you..a thanks is far from dismissive

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  • by miteb on September 10th, 2009

    miteb

    I answer a question because the question interests me, not for a reward-be it points (which are fun to acumulate) or comments for my answer (which are fun to read). Do you answer all comments to your questions with more than thanks? If so, well that's your style. I appreciate any acknowledgment from the questioner.

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  • by strange1 still in pb on September 10th, 2009

    strange1 still in pb

    this is answer bag, not conversation bag if someone wants to have a conversation they will and its great if you get a thanks ! its better than zilch!

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  • by GREMLIN on June 13th, 2009

    GREMLIN

    WOW! Needy,aren't we? I work 75 hrs a week and just don't have the time or energy to massage your ego. sorry,and THANKS.

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  • by Fiddle Playing Creole Bastard on June 4th, 2009

    Fiddle Playing Creole Bastard

    Agreed, although I'm guilty of doing it.

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  • by KayJ on December 6th, 2008

    KayJ

    I'm sure most people mean a genuine Thank you, but I would prefer they not just leave "thanks" Let me explain, my computer is not the fastest and since I'm waiting from page to page it is kind of a letdown when that is all that is there. When someone answers one of my questions, if I don't have a comment to their answer than I just leave the max points and move on to the next one. I view my plus points as a Thank you for answering my question.

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  • by ClaireVoyance on December 6th, 2008

    ClaireVoyance

    I say thanks. Is that bad? I'm trying to let them know I'm happy they answered. It never occurred to me that "Thanks" comes across as dismissive.

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  • by - MojoThunder - on September 11th, 2009

    - MojoThunder -

    it's the "+6" that rankles me ... it's a section to comment, not a scoreboard ... if you like it and give me points, ok, i really don't care either way ... but i do enjoy a little tit for tat dialogue, whether in agreeance or not

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  • by Anonymous on December 7th, 2008

    Anonymous

    I admit it has gotten to me a few times, especially the ones who need help and I give a through and great answer and they do that. But for simple questions, it dont bother me much.

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  • by Anonymous on November 17th, 2008

    Anonymous

    I don't think it is meant to be dismissive although it feels that way. It bothers me as well but I believe they just have nothing more to say.

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  • by CaRbOnPrOdUcK is Baccuss on September 18th, 2009

    CaRbOnPrOdUcK is  Baccuss

    Only when I fail to mark it on my "do before you answer this question" list , but whose fault was that but mine. ;D

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  • by txgal on September 11th, 2009

    txgal

    If I responded to every one of my answer comments, I would have to chain myself to my computer and never leave my home. LOL. Yes, it is annoying, but you did get acknowledged. Let it go.

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  • by rone on November 11th, 2009

    rone

    if you are looking for more than thanks.you are on the wrong page.no body is going to jump and dance for a ans.this is a page for people to help others.

  • by aperson12 on September 10th, 2009

    aperson12

    Thanks!

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  • by naruto uzymaki on October 8th, 2011

    naruto uzymaki

    mabie that thanks meant that hes using it to give it to his other accounts and idc why they do it mabie to show off idk why hey cheat

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  • by ali on September 18th, 2009

    ali

    YOU ARE EGO TRIPPING DON'T U THINK?

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