PM etiquette

REE1993 · #1 07-10-2007, 06:26 PM

When someone sends you a PM, that is polite and offers information that may be helpful to the receiver and their GLO, do you always respond? A simple, "thank you for your PM" would even be good enough.

I find that at least half of my PMs have been ignored, and I don't spam.

Anyway, I don't want to ruffle feathers, I just wanted to see what is "normal" around here. It seems like there is a small group among the many members who participate.

Thanks,
REE

Senusret I · #2 07-10-2007, 06:57 PM

I have 11 PMs from at least six weeks ago that I haven't gotten around to responding to -- it's my fault because I had a huge request for some help I needed, then I couldn't manage the volume of help I got.

So if you are one of those 11 -- I AM SO SORRY! I will get back to you, I swear!

Ilaria Ame · #3 07-10-2007, 08:32 PM

i don't usually respond unless i have further questions. should i? i didn't think it was that big a deal but i don't want to insult anyone.

DeltAlum · #4 07-10-2007, 09:39 PM

It's not always possible, but I try to respond -- if just to say hello or thanks.

honeychile · #5 07-10-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DeltAlum

It's not always possible, but I try to respond -- if just to say hello or thanks.

Me, too. I've had too many PMs which somehow got lost in cyberspace to not respond.

kathykd2005 · #6 07-10-2007, 11:27 PM

People should definitely always at least say thank you for the information. If not, then that is just rather rude.

SmartBlondeGPhB · #7 07-11-2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kathykd2005

People should definitely always at least say thank you for the information. If not, then that is just rather rude.

If it's unsolicited information and not welcome then no I don't think it warrants a response and no I don't respond.

I however have a habit of saying to myself "oh I'll respond later" and then forgetting......

DeltAlum · #8 07-11-2007, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by honeychile

Me, too. I've had too many PMs which somehow got lost in cyberspace to not respond.

Yup...

BTW, got your PM. Thanks. Hope you, your mom and friends have a great lunch.

kathykd2005 · #9 07-11-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

If it's unsolicited information and not welcome then no I don't think it warrants a response and no I don't respond.

I however have a habit of saying to myself "oh I'll respond later" and then forgetting......

I wasn't referring to spam or the like, I was talking about whether or not someone replied to a specific message you sent them regarding specific information they asked for in a thread or otherwise... Of course people shouldn't respond to ridiculous spam or unsolicited information. That's a given.

REE1993 · #10 07-11-2007, 08:16 AM

Thanks for the replies. These were definitely not spam. I will stop being an idealist.

DSTCHAOS · #11 07-11-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by REE1993

When someone sends you a PM, that is polite and offers information that may be helpful to the receiver and their GLO, do you always respond?

No.

DSTCHAOS · #12 07-11-2007, 08:37 AM

Respond if you want to. Don't respond if you don't want to. Unless you know the person off line or have had some interaction with them on here that would make them expect a response, it doesn't matter either way.

juniyah08 · #13 07-11-2007, 02:40 PM

chll...it's just a tv show get over it. stereotypes are everywhere and greek stereotypes are a pretty small thing on the grand scheme of things.

33girl · #14 07-11-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by juniyah08

chll...it's just a tv show get over it. stereotypes are everywhere and greek stereotypes are a pretty small thing on the grand scheme of things.

WRONG THREAD

Tom Earp · #15 07-11-2007, 02:57 PM

Sorry, but I always respond.

If the sender takes the time, then I feel I should return it.

I may not agree with it but I will tell them that.

I guess there are some that I would never PM such as ----!