David,

I agree and having been involved with this group for a few years - seldom do
I answer (or ask) questions anymore that take more than a few lines for the
newbie's in the group. If I know the name as a long time contributor and I
have something to say that may be helpful - then I'll take the time.

I've found that people have forgotten their manners and saying "Thanks"
doesn't cross their mind. As you've read already - they won't make the time
but yet they have time to ask the question... How long does it take -
perhaps a few seconds? It took one individual that replied, longer to
explain why he doesn't. Brilliant...

Unfortunately, many others appear to have the same attitude. I know some
individuals that used to write detailed explanations, maintain excellent web
sites and help others do some research to help solve a problem and even send
things to others free of charge - only to get dumped on later, or never get
a "Thanks" for their efforts. If more people did, then perhaps others would
be more willing to offer help.

As you noted... common decency doesn't live here anymore it seems and
neither do those that used to be the masters of woodworking mentoring.

Bob S.


"David" wrote in message
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if OP's interacted with the responders to their threads, within a
reasonable time frame, so that those who took the time to answer their
question(s)(or posted an opinion that was requested) wouldn't feel they
were wasting their time?

Seems to me that's just common decency. Wouldn't a day be about the right
time frame to expect the OP to post either his general "thanks" or ask
more questions, or debate some issues raised by the responders?

Or am I expecting too much?


Dave