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On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:59:38 -0500, Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> In article >,
> "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote:
>> Common courtesy dictates at least a "Thank you" for answers to whatever
>> question was posed. Don't you agree?
>>
>> Bob

>
> <asbestos panties out> Actually, I don't. To me (and Alex knows it's
> my opinion only), unless the requestor has something to say about the
> reply besides "thank you," it's about the same as "me, too" or "I agree"
> posts * unnecessary.


i don't think so. someone asked a question, and someone answered it.
wouldn't you say 'thanks' in real life? and it lets the answerer know his
post was seen and appreciated.

a little more is involved than the 'me too' or 'i agree' posts.

your pal,
blake