Short Grumble.

Graham Elliott 1 · Mar 26, 2017

Over the last week or so I've had two P M's asking me questions about items of tackle and methods.

Like many on here no doubt, after giving thought, followed by a comprehensive detailed time taking reply..........you hear nothing.

It may be because it's thought your response is a load of b×××x×ks. But come on . A simple ta wouldn't be too hard.

mikench · Mar 26, 2017

I don't think that was me! You are right however a thank you is the least one should give if someone takes the trouble to provide the answer to a question.

thecrow · Mar 26, 2017

It can be annoying but I just try to remember who doesn't and don't bother answering in the future.

john step · Mar 26, 2017

Agreed. I have tried to tactfully point out to some on the beginers advice section that a feed back would be nice. Even blanks.
Some have come on here and milked it for advice that is easily found in basic fishing books on very regular occasions and then just disappearing.

flightliner · Mar 26, 2017

A please and thank you is a simple common courtesy .

tigger · Mar 26, 2017

Graham Elliott 1 said:
Over the last week or so I've had two P M's asking me questions about items of tackle and methods.

Like many on here no doubt, after giving thought, followed by a comprehensive detailed time taking reply..........you hear nothing.

It may be because it's thought your response is a load of b×××x×ks. But come on . A simple ta wouldn't be too hard.

Maybe they've just forgot to respond or did respond but didn't press submit, i'm always doing that myself

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If it's one of the long standing members I can't see them taking your advice for granted.

swizzle · Mar 26, 2017

tigger said:
Maybe they've just forgot to respond or did respond but didn't press submit, i'm always doing that myself .
If it's one of the long standing members I can't see them taking your advice for granted.

I have done this in the past. Despite being young, I'm not terribly handy with technology. Then when you realise that you haven't actually clicked send, about 6 weeks has gone by and by then it's too late. So if I have done it to anyone in the past, I apologise.

shane99 · Mar 27, 2017

why pm someone about advice ? isnt it for making arrangements to meet up or to sell something etc ? - I like reading the questions & answers, thats where you glean information & tips. Keep it public please

ken more · Mar 27, 2017

I don't need to ask anybody anything, coz I know everything:wh Seriously though, it is just superb that some are prepared to take the time and effort to help others. Very much appreciated by me at least

mikench · Mar 27, 2017

And me! I wouldn't have got where i am today...............................

Jim Crosskey 2 · Mar 27, 2017

Hi Graham

You've given me a few pointers in the past for which I've been very grateful - and I sincerely hope I said so at the time!

Likewise on a couple of threads I've made comments offering advice (soling the problem?). Most often I'm thanked but sometimes not. Like Crow says, maybe its a case of once bitten twice shy?

Graham Elliott 1 · Mar 27, 2017

Ok. I guess I was pretty busy over the period and they were specific questions about what do I do...and pm's rather than general open thread items.

None of the posters on this thread were involved.

Anyway nuff said or I'll be catching Victor "Geoff" up

greenie62 · Mar 27, 2017

shane99 said:
why pm someone about advice ? isnt it for making arrangements to meet up or to sell something etc ? - I like reading the questions & answers, thats where you glean information & tips. Keep it public please

Hi Shane,
Sometimes a PM is entirely appropriate - like when it becomes apparent that you both fish the same waters and want to share info, tips, etc. - and you probably don't want to make those public - to the regulars or the thousands of 'lurkers' / guests viewing the site!

Tight Lines!

shane99 · Mar 28, 2017

greenie62 said:
Hi Shane,
Sometimes a PM is entirely appropriate - like when it becomes apparent that you both fish the same waters and want to share info, tips, etc. - and you probably don't want to make those public - to the regulars or the thousands of 'lurkers' / guests viewing the site!

Tight Lines!

Fair comment Greenie62 - tight lines yourself sir

Short Grumble.

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