What Ever Happened To Manners?

[Darren B]

An observation or a personal opinion not sure which, or maybe i'm mistaken

But i feel a lot of people that use this forum seem to have forgotten how to say thank you, a lot of members here seem to be helping as they have always done yet i seem to notice a lot of people accepting this help have forgotton the the simple "Thanks For Your Help"

And i also notice a lack of response in updating their threads letting people know if it worked on not, which would be nice for the person who searches and finds it

Im not saying all before someone jumps on me and as i said maybe im wrong or does this mean im turning into an grumpy old git - possibly

Ah thats better

[TraceyHand]

you're absolutely 100% right...and I've noticed this over the past few weeks too.

We'll be 'grumpy old gits' together ;)

[jont]

And i also notice a lack of response in updating their threads letting people know if it worked on not, which would be nice for the person who searches and finds it

Not particularly bothered about a "thanks" but an update on how it was solved is helpful to everyone .... even the person who has solved it should they need to implement again and have forgotten the exact steps.

[chris ashdown]

Hey, I was the first Grumpy old git, you others take your turn
Tracey GOG2
Darren GOG3

[Darren B]

Sorry Chris ;)

[party_pete]

I've also noticed a huge increase in people not using the indicators in their cars.

[TraceyHand]

Hey, I was the first Grumpy old git, you others take your turn
Tracey GOG2
Darren GOG3

actually..I can think of another one who has even YOU beat, Chris :p

and anyway..how come I got to be GOG2?

HE started it
*points to Darren*
:p

[Sean Williams]

I'd also like to take up my position in the grumpy old git line-up if I may.
I'm so grumpy it makes me grumpy just listening to myself grumping away like a right old grumper.

As for the original sentiment on this thread, I'm always frankly pathetically grateful for the help I receive on this Forum, but I don't like to make too much of it for fear of causing embarrassment :D

I'm looking forward to the day when I can add my own useful assistance to the Forum - surely not too far away :confused:

Actually Darren, you've reminded me I do have a thread to complete, but I'm damned if I can remember it atm!

So, who's got the bee eh double-ell esses to vote on the grumpiest member of the Forum? :eek:

[leehack]

I vote for you Sean.

[acompton]

I've also noticed a huge increase in people not using the indicators in their cars.
I thought that was just in our area; its been common practice here for a long time. Approaching a roundabout, it is now a complete guess as to where the driver on your right is going.

[Sean Williams]

I vote for you Sean.

Such flattery <blush>

[Darren B]

I had the same experience this morning, two lanes approaching the roundabout so she sits in the middle of them both, pulls off and then drives around the outside of the roundabout and takes the same turning as me, not one indicator, wrong bloody lane. How do these people actually get driving licenses? they cant even get the basics of a roundabout.

[Steve G Griggs]

Of course you assume it's their car, and that they have actually passed their driving test? Probably 50% in the area where I live would not be safe with a dinky toy.
Anyway-whats's wrong with being grumpy?

[Duncan Rounding]

...so she sits in the middle of them both, pulls off and then drives...

Wait until Tracey reads that Darren. :eek:

[Darren B]

Wait until Tracey reads that Darren. :eek:

PAH she dont scare me :p

[Steve G Griggs]

I'm not on anybodys side here, but I would say it's 50-50 between men and women for bad drivers. Some of the worst are not kids but those old enough to know better.

[Darren B]

I'm not on anybodys side here, but I would say it's 50-50 between men and women for bad drivers.

If thats the case then women must be worse drivers as statistically less women driver so if its 50/50 then that would say the % of bad women drivers must be higher, compared to the % of bad men drivers

[chris ashdown]

The roads are empty in school holidays, so that proves it's the women drivers who hold every one else up

(hides under desk)

[george]

does this mean im turning into an grumpy old git


Research in America has shown that it is linked to the number of links in your signature. :D

[pinbrook]

Not particularly bothered about a "thanks" but an update on how it was solved is helpful to everyone .... even the person who has solved it should they need to implement again and have forgotten the exact steps.

agreed... in fact i find posts that just say thanks abit irritating!! :)

but a follow up is essential good manners

[Darren B]

Research in America has shown that it is linked to the number of links in your signature. :D


Typical, some one always finds the research that backs up the theory :rolleyes:

Nice to see you around though G

[jont]

Research in America has shown that it is linked to the number of links in your signature. :D

I am the happiest fella around :)