Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mary and Jim: I have been on the LUGNET for about a year now and I have never experienced rudeness. In fact, I have found the group extremely kind and generous with their time and knowledge. The group has educated me about Leica and I am extremely grateful. Hopefully, as time goes by, I will be able to provide more to the group. Although related to rudeness it would probably fall in the category of manners. What I struggle with at times is the expression of gratitude for the time that one puts into providing input to those requesting it. In my opinion, it is proper manners, socially or professionally, to thank someone for their time and efforts. We are adults and we have taught this to our children. What I struggle with is what is the right thing to do in this electronic forum? Should we expect to receive and provide an expression of gratitude to those that take the time to respond to our individual questions? It does take bandwidth and time to review the posts. However, it does show respect and it does help in maintaining the "class act" stature of the Leica Group. Over the past months I have asked for help on many topics and received it for which I am extremely grateful. I have tried to express this appreciation to those that responded. If I have been remiss in doing this please accept my sincere apology. I have responded to one particular individuals posts numerous times. In one recent post it took me over an hour to gather the information. To this date this person has never responded to any of my emails. I have tried not to take it personally because this person does not show any type of gratitude to anyone in the group. However, it has made me me stop and think about the level of effort that I put into responding to this persons requests. This is not good for the group. So, I present to the group. Should we accept input that is directed to us individually and understand that there is an underlying expression of gratitude or should we take the time and express it back through the group? Or, should we do so directly to the individuals email address? Thanks, Bob Bedwell Greensboro, NC << > I consider rudeness & ignorance by a fellow Leica user. > > Mary Grace > Leaving off a name is "rude and ignorant???" jeep... give me a break! Maybe forgetful. Maybe involved in the message. But rude and ignorant? That's not even in the realm of reality. Which planet are you from? I don't believe that the LUG family will take kindly to being called "rude and ignorant." So do J-Walkers get the death penalty? Jim >>