topic IF YOU BEGIN A THREAD.... in Q Talk

IF YOU BEGIN A THREAD....

Shanus — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:04:25 GMT

Isn’t there some type of etiquette that if you start a thread, the OP should check back periodly to acknowledge the replies?

I’ve seen threads where the OP never returns and so many posters take time to post, research information, include photos, etc.

How do you feel about this?

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fthunt — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:08:32 GMT

Perhaps the OP comes back but doesn't comment - so you don't know if they did - or didn't. I know that for a fact - b/c that's me. I forget or whatever......don't bother to bookmark most.

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NicksmomESQ — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:11:21 GMT

I think the right thing to do if you start a thread is to check in & acknowledge the comments by atleast hearting the posts.I agree that if people take time to respond to you the least you could do is show some consideration.

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AuntG — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:16:20 GMT

Well yes, especially if you are asking advice or looking for a solution. I was just thinking about asking how different Barefoot Dreams sizing is from QVC sizing because I have a relative who would love one of their tops as a gift. Of course, I'd check back.

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Ifeelwicked — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:22:14 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
Perhaps the OP comes back but doesn't comment - so you don't know if they did - or didn't. I know that for a fact - b/c that's me. I forget or whatever......don't bother to bookmark most.

I’m exactly the opposite. At the very least I “heart” a kind response, and that’s only bc it would be too creepy to ask for addresses to write personal thank you notes! 🤣 In the words of Adrian Monk, “It’s a blessing..........and a curse!”😉 Happy Veterans Day❣️🇺🇸

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depglass — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:27:26 GMT

Of course I check back for answers or I wouldn't have bothered asking the question. So thank you to all who have taken the time to answer my serious and sometimes frivolous questions, and I will try to be more polite in the future.

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GAQShopr53 — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:29:02 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Isn’t there some type of etiquette that if you start a thread, the OP should check back periodly to acknowledge the replies?

I’ve seen threads where the OP never returns and so many posters take time to post, research information, include photos, etc.

How do you feel about this?

@Shanus I don't start that many threads but when I do I try to check back to see if there are any comments. I will heart or respond depending on the comment. There was an OP that started a thread and never came back and I was kinda worried because of the question she asked. I do understand that people may have issues with their Internet or just don't check the threads for a couple of days.

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Katcat1 — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:34:03 GMT

Sometimes people forget but yes, there are some OP's that never return. I wonder if they made up the subject for attention.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:36:55 GMT

The posts that irritate me are the ones asking for information, often requiring some time and research to answer, that never come back to acknowledge the efforts of responders or even that they saw the responses. That's not internet etiquette; it's plain common manners.

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Shanus — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:51:15 GMT

@depglass wrote:
Of course I check back for answers or I wouldn't have bothered asking the question. So thank you to all who have taken the time to answer my serious and sometimes frivolous questions, and I will try to be more polite in the future.

@depglass Definitely was not pointing a finger at anyone...it was a general question. Thanks for your polite reply, though.

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Misplaced Parisian — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:56:09 GMT

I'm new to posting here and haven't started any threads. I'd like to think I'd come back to the threads I started to read replies and say thank you. I've always been touched when I've read the forum and read the amazing replies from people who took time to research, answer questions in details, provide support, etc. Thank you to each of you for taking the time to respond to others and being so helpful. It's inspiring.

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TX-starlight — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:01:57 GMT

I always check back on responses, & most always say tks for response. I always appreciate those who respond when I am asking for advice or whatever. I have come here many times to ask opinions, rather than ask some friends. Sometimes, due to time, I might only heart an answer.

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PA Mom-mom — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:06:10 GMT

@Shanus I can't imagine why you woud post a question or opinion without reading and commenting on some of the answers. I always feel badly, because I usually post at night and then go to bed shortly thereafter. I try to get back to the thread as early as I can after work the next day. I try to heart every reply, unless of course the repy isn't appropriate.

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qvcfreak — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:44:20 GMT

I always come back and try to acknowledge everyone and I’ve always been acknowledged when I respond to others. Sometimes not right away but eventually.

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Shanus — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 02:05:32 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@Shanus I can't imagine why you woud post a question or opinion without reading and commenting on some of the answers. I always feel badly, because I usually post at night and then go to bed shortly thereafter. I try to get back to the thread as early as I can after work the next day. I try to heart every reply, unless of course the repy isn't appropriate.

@PA Mom-mom I don’t understand either. I’m sure even waiting a week or two is OK, but some OPs disappear into cyper nowhere and never check back. There are many unread, unanswered replies.

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Bhvbum — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 02:29:13 GMT

I may check back and sometimes comment. I never ask questions that I could easily get the answer to by simply Google it or call customer service. I’m often amazed that people ask questions that the answers are so easy to get online.

Also why spend lots of time doing that work for someone else? Pretty much everything is on Google, ask a question about anything and you’ll get about 10,000 answers. True.

People vent about QVC and my first thought is, I wonder if they called customer service?

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BirkiLady — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 02:43:56 GMT

Seems like it's been so long since I started a thread, not sure I remember how! Hopefully, I've have been cognizant about responding to other posters comments both if the thread was started by me or throughout a conversation. If I've dropped the ball, my apologies. Seldom do I sign on until in the evening after dinner and memory isn't always on what happened on these threads from the day before. Life has higher priorities (no offense intended to anyone) in the world.

ETA: Just tried to start a new thread. Yes . . . have completely forgotten the procedure. Just kicked me back to a bunch of old threads. Guess I need help!!

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SunValley — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 02:42:20 GMT

And then there are the posters who are good at starting threads knowing the subject will get people fired up and then purposely disappear, only posting again if the conversation isn’t contentious enough.

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Shanus — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 04:06:07 GMT

@SunValley wrote:
And then there are the posters who are good at starting threads knowing the subject will get people fired up and then purposely disappear, only posting again if the conversation isn’t contentious enough.

@SunValley Oh wow is that true! It burns me up. After I see a few threads by the same poster doing that, I just skip over them.

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MJDinVegas — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 04:15:31 GMT

Could it be that some folks don’t know to add the @ to a username to post a reply? Not necessarily ignoring anyone but not sure how to reply a specific poster. Just trying to think of why it may not work how we wish. Took me a while to learn 😯