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[GingerHead]

  Also, just to be clear....The comment I read today was by one of the truly nicest people on this board, by the way, and was probably just said in jest but I have read serious comments in the past about this topic from different people.

[deepwaterdotter]

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@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:

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@GingerHead wrote:

I have read this before and just did again on another thread below and it really made me curious to know....

If someone starts  a thread is it annoying to you, as the reader to see the OP poster respond to every single post or a majority of them?

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If I'm being honest, @GingerHead, I guess sometimes it does and other times it doesn't.  Sometimes I think it's monotonous to answer each post with just a thank you and by doing so fill up an entire page or more.  As someone else stated, a "heart" would suffice, as it would acknowledge that the OP read the respondent's comment.  

I think what's more annoying is when an OP will start a thread proposing a question or situation and they provide insufficient foundation and details, and then they get mad and snippy at the replies they don't like, or if they disagree with a response and want to challenge the author.  Let me just say, we may not have an actual "ignore" button but I can do that myself.   I've learned who to avoid.  

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These are my thoughts also.

[Kachina624]

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@They CallMe MRWILKES wrote:

The only circumstances when I think an OP might reply directly is if they asked a specific question or are looking for help/suggestions. 

Otherwise,  I don't think that addressing individuals is required/necessary. 

Even a "thanks to everyone who responded" could be enough.

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@They CallMe MRWILKES.  I think to  not reply with a thank you,  when seeking help where respondents have to spend time searching or responding/explaining at length, is purely rude and unappreciative.   I wouldn't help them a second time.

[Etoile308]

No, seeing an OP responding to very post doesn't annoy me. I know which annoying posters to avoid, and not read or respond to.

Some OP's seem to acknowledge out of genuine kindness, or to acknowledge and add additional context and information. Those I welcome.

Others seem to respond in an effort to control the flow of the thread, or as a perfunctory way of posting for the sake of seeing themselves post. Those I avoid.

[rockygems123]

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@GingerHead wrote:

  Also, just to be clear....The comment I read today was by one of the truly nicest people on this board, by the way, and was probably just said in jest but I have read serious comments in the past about this topic from different people.

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@GingerHead 

I read a recent post from a very nice person too that said reply posts can be done to increase the OP's personal posting volume numbers.  

Never thought of that since I don't care how many #'s are by my name.

The annoyance that may exist is when a very small number of posters maybe even just 1 poster thanks each post effusively and gushes over the replies.  

[GingerHead]

@Kachina624 I agree with what you're saying.

I hope I'm not overstepping, but I think that's what

 @They CallMe MRWILKES  was saying as well, at least I read it that way.

He said that in those circumstances where posters give the OP answers or help/suggestions then replying and thanking them directly would be good to do. 

But to reply to EVERYONE individually who responded at all wasn't necessary and a group "thank you for playing" and hearting kind of thing is adequate....

[spumoni99]

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@deepwaterdotter wrote:

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@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:

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@GingerHead wrote:

I have read this before and just did again on another thread below and it really made me curious to know....

If someone starts  a thread is it annoying to you, as the reader to see the OP poster respond to every single post or a majority of them?

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If I'm being honest, @GingerHead, I guess sometimes it does and other times it doesn't.  Sometimes I think it's monotonous to answer each post with just a thank you and by doing so fill up an entire page or more.  As someone else stated, a "heart" would suffice, as it would acknowledge that the OP read the respondent's comment.  

I think what's more annoying is when an OP will start a thread proposing a question or situation and they provide insufficient foundation and details, and then they get mad and snippy at the replies they don't like, or if they disagree with a response and want to challenge the author.  Let me just say, we may not have an actual "ignore" button but I can do that myself.   I've learned who to avoid.  

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These are my thoughts also.

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I totally agree with this.  I also find it annoying when certain posters welcome you to "their" thread, the thread does not belong to anyone.

[KKJ]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

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@They CallMe MRWILKES wrote:

The only circumstances when I think an OP might reply directly is if they asked a specific question or are looking for help/suggestions. 

Otherwise,  I don't think that addressing individuals is required/necessary. 

Even a "thanks to everyone who responded" could be enough.

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@They CallMe MRWILKES.  I think to  not reply with a thank you,  when seeking help where respondents have to spend time searching or responding/explaining at length, is purely rude and unappreciative.   I wouldn't help them a second time.

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Guess I've never "had to spend time searching or explaining at length" here as see it as a msg forum and while some ask simple questions (nothing mind-bending) or mainly want to vent, I don't recall ever having to research or expend too much energy responding to threads here. It's a chat board not a research thesis.

[Citrine1]

On the contrary, I think it's quite lovely if the OP responds to all the posts.  

[tansy]

Any old posters remember when posters were made fun of for having a high post count? "You're here 24/7. Get a life."