[JSC]

Good Thread .
But for those that do not respond will continue down the same road ... unfortunealy (SP).
You just have to let it slide over your head and go on ... the world is full of those that only take and do not say or know how to accept "Thank You" ... sad.
Have a Good Day
JSC

[LaPala]

Originally Posted by hazmail

KBC - "Just rember you are on the high road when you help others that what makes you a better person."
That sounds very Buddhist, I'll go along with that. pete

You're almost there Pete. When you can "Give and ask not for returns" is when you ARE.

[sagacious]

Originally Posted by LaPala

You're almost there Pete. When you can "Give and ask not for returns" is when you ARE.

I hear ya. But what Hawnjigs was talking about when he started this thread was about those who fail to respond with a simple "thanks!"

This thread isn't about how we should help those with questions, it's about how they should help themselves by perhaps showing a tiny bit of common courtesy when they receive an answer to their questions.

I think we all have to agree that simply saying "thanks!" is soooooooo easy that even the most 'un-zen' of us should be easily able to meet such a standard.

If it seems base of me to expect a simple "thank you" for my assistance, well, blame it on my parents. They taught me to always say thanks. Just sayin....

[Spike-A-Pike]

I have really enjoyed reading this thread. I read almost every post, thread, and forum on Tackleunderground at least 2 to 20 times a day. We are lucky to have a very diverse group of Senior Members, Members, and New(bie) Members to exchange ideas, methods, and procedures with. OH, I almost forgot to mention those that infuse a constant source of unrequested pain to that private portion of the anatomy that is rarely risked to possible sunburn, and join the most elite membership status in the ranks of Tackleunderground, those deemed fit to wear the title of "Banned for Life."

One a more positive note; one of the best threads I had the pleasure of reading and learning from was Best Lead Melt Flux?. This the perfect model of what a GREAT thread consists of. Generally speaking, the members of TU are very self disciplined and respect other member's right to disagree , have a difference of opinion , or just keep "doing it wrong" - what ever wrong may be.

I met a guy today, working on the neighbors place while I was mowing the grass. The specific repair has been required by 3 different owners of the house over the past 12 years. And that was the subject of the initial discussion. We both are of families from the old country and are proud of our heritage, enjoy brats and beer, and the tackle building addiction. After a few minutes of discussion, my neighbor, who real is the salt of the earth, reminded us that my new friend, was on the clock. Ooooops - My BAD .

So, he went back to the task at hand and I put my mower in the garage and went to me wire bender, blades, lure bodies, beads, and skirt materials on hand; and built him one of my Pike and Bass in-line spinners and stuck it under his wiper blade. Later, he knocked on the door asking, "What's the cost of the spinner?" and was rewarded with a big smile as I gave him the bill, "Just a hand shake." He quickly "paid up" and extended his hand and was verifying the TU web address he had written down. We got that straightened out and after a few more minutes and a parting hand shake, went our separate ways.

The only thing it would take to make this a Perfect Day, is to see a new member that is already a new friend.

[Vodkaman]

Bruce. Excellent post, I totally agree.

I can live with all the bad stuff that goes on here, because it only takes one good gesture to cancel out all the bad stuff. Mac10, you are the man, a private thanks to a real gent.

[hawnjigs]

Thanks guys, I feel better about the lack of courtesy issue. Having been there done/doing that, I realize we leave the nest with rough edges and the wisdom of generosity takes time and knocks to understand. I'm embarrassed thinking about the wise mouth "rebel without a clue" that I used to be, and shouldn't judge others.

Edit: but as "Reeves" mentioned, guys who waste other's time will reap what they sow.

[Zbass]

Being a relative newbie myself, I feel the need to chime in. When I received the first PM, it kinda freaked me out. I am new to the forum thing as a whole. Never talked to anyone thru the internet before.(other than email). I didn't know how to respond or if I even wanted to. Sorry Vodkaman. Thanks for the advice. For the newbies, don't be shy. These people are great, for the most part. Mutual respect is what I have found to exist here and that is in part of what keeps me coming back. The other part is the addiction that is mentioned in almost every 'welcome' post. I totally agree that it only takes a second to say "THANKS".
Zbass

[cadman]

Originally Posted by Vodkaman

Bruce. Excellent post, I totally agree.

I can live with all the bad stuff that goes on here, because it only takes one good gesture to cancel out all the bad stuff. Mac10, you are the man, a private thanks to a real gent.

Ditto Bruce,

I will agree with Vodkaman here, I for one have sent out 100's of samples to guys that asked to see my work, all I ask is usually some sort of recognition. A thank you, your stuff sucks, anything, but reply somehow, that you at least got the info, or samples. I will say that majority of the guys here are very courteous in that respect. I've only had a few bad experiences. As for the newbies you don't know unless you ask. Majority of the guys here are more than willing to help. If you come with heart in hand, you'll get alot more responses and respect down the road.

[kelly]

Just shows respect gets you a long ways in life. Good example is I have a freind that is on a high horse at times. Any thing he buys that has a warranty is never covered. Becase he gos in complaining and yelling. I take the product in for him at a later date and give the person true respect and get the world from them. Trying to lead by example like most hear is the best we can do. I truely hope that every newby reads this thread. A simple thanks will get a side step and extra attention to the task.

[diemai]

Great posts I just read in here , too many to mention !

Everyone should remember , that those little words "thank you" and "please" enhance the quality of life ! For everyone !

Greetz , Dieter