Manners have always been very important to me. They're a fundamental part of what makes us civilised, the cornerstone of a good-natured person. As someone who unfortunately works in the retail sphere, I know all too well that a staggering majority of people seem unaware of the phrases 'please' and 'thank you.' For the many short-term members who appear here, get their information and scuttle back into the blankness of the interwebs: What's so hard about typing 'thank you?'
I'd say decorum is important more so in this hobby than elsewhere. We are not simply collectors; we are educators. And who will listen to the words of someone who comes across as rude and selfish? Humbleness is a virtue, as is kindness, things I have found in abundance since jumping aboard only a month ago. It may seem strict to others, but if standards are not met, how far down the slope would the forum slip?
Something I have noticed, whether intentional or deliberate, is that there is no alert function on the forum for replies to posts. If you aren't about when your topic is replied to, it's very easy to miss it. There are, of course, email alerts, but not everyone habitually checks their inbox. I've managed to keep on top of everything I've posted so far, and have gone out of my way to thank the others who lend their time and effort for no charge.
It seems that the least I can do in return, in exchange for knowledge worth its weight in gold, is type 'Thank you.'
Regards, B.B.
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