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Old 05-07-2013 | 12:54 PM
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Default Maybe a little "thanks" when asking for modification info

Not gonna mention any names. Almost everyone throws a simple "thanks" out when they message for info on a mod they want to make that I have happened to do.

But recently, a few folks message very blankly "Was this xyx?" "How did you do abc?" No thanks or expression of gratitude for my time, before, or after, I answer.

That's what I do when I ask someone for info. Seems like an easy thing to do.

Now, some of you guys can get all self-righteous about how I'm a whiner and I just shouldn't answer, etc. I'll even give you the icons to do it. haha.

But I still think a little gratitude among bikers is a small thing to ask, even in the virtual mundo.
 
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Old 05-07-2013 | 01:00 PM
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Well said, I agree.

Excellent icons too
 
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Old 05-07-2013 | 01:03 PM
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I always try to say thanks no matter how small the favor but I think we're in the minority these days. Almost everybody I run into nowadays act like they're entitled to special treatment or something.
 
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Old 05-07-2013 | 01:08 PM
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thank you for saying that!!
 
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Old 05-07-2013 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalSoftailSlim
Not gonna mention any names. Almost everyone throws a simple "thanks" out when they message for info on a mod they want to make that I have happened to do.

But recently, a few folks message very blankly "Was this xyx?" "How did you do abc?" No thanks or expression of gratitude for my time, before, or after, I answer.

That's what I do when I ask someone for info. Seems like an easy thing to do.

Now, some of you guys can get all self-righteous about how I'm a whiner and I just shouldn't answer, etc. I'll even give you the icons to do it. haha.

But I still think a little gratitude among bikers is a small thing to ask, even in the virtual mundo.
I didn't say it, but I was thinking it...
 
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Old 05-07-2013 | 01:15 PM
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Thank you in advance.
 
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Old 05-07-2013 | 01:16 PM
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SoCal...out if curiosity, since we've PM-ed several times, I looked to see how I ended my messages. No problems there. But I always try to thank whoever it is, for whatever reason they help me because I know they don't have to. And when they do, I'm thankful. Why others aren't, no clue. They might be the same ones who'll drive by you, if you crash and not help!
 
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Old 05-07-2013 | 01:21 PM
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Well thank you for all your time and expertise
 
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Old 05-07-2013 | 01:22 PM
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I'm from the south, its what we do. having said that, and to play devil's advocate...ya know how when your stuck and all you want to do is just get the f**king thing back together? in their race for power and glory some things slip through the cracks.
 
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Old 05-07-2013 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
SoCal...out if curiosity, since we've PM-ed several times, I looked to see how I ended my messages. No problems there. But I always try to thank whoever it is, for whatever reason they help me because I know they don't have to. And when they do, I'm thankful. Why others aren't, no clue. They might be the same ones who'll drive by you, if you crash and not help!
Nah, you're one of the coolest, most even-handed cats here. I could learn a lesson or two in gratitude from you. haha.
 


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