Some basic common sense and decency seems to have left the building.

[dragonman]

I have noticed a couple of times both here and on FT a new trend.

It goes like this - I will ask a question, often half-formed and incomplete so that giving an accurate answer is nigh impossible. Then I get downright snarky, rude, evasive and ungrateful towards anyone trying to offer assistance.

Let me tell you it's getting right up my nose.

There that's off my chest now.

 

[kpc]

I have noticed a couple of times both here and on FT a new trend.

It goes like this - I will ask a question, often half-formed and incomplete so that giving an accurate answer is nigh impossible. Then I get downright snarky, rude, evasive and ungrateful towards anyone trying to offer assistance.

Let me tell you it's getting right up my nose.

There that's off my chest now.

I agree. I'm sure this thread fits the bill! http://www.australianfrequentflyer....suggestions-cheapest-way-hong-kong-51953.html

 

[ausfox]

I think these threads should be moderated promptly if the writer gives ONE unreasonable reply. Save the site for genuine contributers.

 

[simongr]

Had read this a couple of times and the associated thread to be sure I understood what we were getting at here. I have been here a little while now and this sort of thing and other "rudeness" issues don't really bother me that much now. If someone gets snarky when asking for info then I simply don't answer the question. Equally I don't get the gushing defensive posts where people run in to defend people who might have been slighted in some way. Don't let it stress you and you will live longer.

 

[markis10]

I think these threads should be moderated promptly if the writer gives ONE unreasonable reply. Save the site for genuine contributers.

All threads are moderated to ensure they meet site guidelines, which dont include vagueness as something that is against the site rules.

 

[Buzzard]

Some people just don't deserve help.
I asked a question yesterday, got several helpfull answers and posted a thank you.
I don't think a simple thank you is too much to ask for.

 

[Ausbt]

I don't think a simple thank you is too much to ask for.

I agree with you, but realistically a 'thank you' via electronic communication has become passe these days. I work with a 30 y.o. who specifically told me "please don't send me thank you emails after I provide the answer you are seeking, it just clogs my inbox and becomes something else I need to read and delete'. Admittedly forums are different, but the general attitude is starting to prevail everywhere: less communication, no niceties, just tell-me-what-I-want-and-then-I'll-go-away. unHappy-days/totes-sweet/all-good-bro.

 

[Austman]

Ummm, everyone, a LIKE is often sufficient.

See the little "Like" pop up if you hover to the bottom right of a post? Click it! It makes a difference!

 

[medhead]

Yep I'll use like to say thanks. Also as an acknowledgement that I've read the post. Plus about 5 other reasons.

 

[simongr]

Ummm, everyone, a LIKE is often sufficient.

See the little "Like" pop up if you hover to the bottom right of a post? Click it! It makes a difference!

I am not a huge fan of the like button. It sometimes feels like a bit of tokenistic thanks. If I use it - I will often then quote the post and comment on it.

 

[robd]

I agree with you, but realistically a 'thank you' via electronic communication has become passe these days. I work with a 30 y.o. who specifically told me "please don't send me thank you emails after I provide the answer you are seeking, it just clogs my inbox and becomes something else I need to read and delete'. Admittedly forums are different, but the general attitude is starting to prevail everywhere: less communication, no niceties, just tell-me-what-I-want-and-then-I'll-go-away. unHappy-days/totes-sweet/all-good-bro.

I don't like the "thank you" email at work either, I'm just doing my job. I hope the "thank you" will be given at review time.

I like to say thank you here though.

 

[oz_mark]

I am not sure there is much to be gained in getting all wound up about it. If someone asks a vague question, and won't clarify, give a vague answer, point them at something that seems vaguely useful, and move on.....

AFF is a hobby for me, not my job....

 

[harvyk]

Sadly, all I can say is welcome to the internet. Basically a forum is simply a masquerade ball, with no cover charge or bouncers at the door, most of the people you meet will be decent, but there is always one or two who hide behind the fact that they can't be (easily) identified. Of course those same people rarely have the guts to say the same thing to your face.

If you do read something that is not nice, all you need to do is ignore what they have to say from then on, realising that they are probably not worth your time.

 

[JohnK]

Equally I don't get the gushing defensive posts where people run in to defend people who might have been slighted in some way. Don't let it stress you and you will live longer.

Sure don't worry about it but AFF should not be about rushing to attack new posters or those not so fortunate to frequent these forums regularly.

One of the reasons I do not visit Flyertalk much is I hate people who think they know everything and like to rub your face in the dirt.

 

[drewbles]

Had read this a couple of times and the associated thread to be sure I understood what we were getting at here. I have been here a little while now and this sort of thing and other "rudeness" issues don't really bother me that much now. If someone gets snarky when asking for info then I simply don't answer the question. Equally I don't get the gushing defensive posts where people run in to defend people who might have been slighted in some way. Don't let it stress you and you will live longer.

That could almost be summed up in four simple words...

"Don't feed the trolls".

Fortunately, in our line of interests, trolls are lower than say Whirlpool or the like, but still. There's always going to be rude impolite people. That's the human race unfortunately. As simongr says, don't let it stress you. That's what the ignore function is for

 

[drewbles]

I agree with you, but realistically a 'thank you' via electronic communication has become passe these days. I work with a 30 y.o. who specifically told me "please don't send me thank you emails after I provide the answer you are seeking, it just clogs my inbox and becomes something else I need to read and delete'. Admittedly forums are different, but the general attitude is starting to prevail everywhere: less communication, no niceties, just tell-me-what-I-want-and-then-I'll-go-away. unHappy-days/totes-sweet/all-good-bro.

Yeah I don't get that. I'm not much older than said person but I'd still rather a thank you via email. It's also a good way of knowing that an issue is resolved (I work in a line of work that has far too many loose threads that never get tied up; knowing one is done is always satisfying).

Common courtesy shouldn't be forgotten just because it's electronic, that's my 2c at least (but know far too many people like said 30yo; I know one person who actually told me to email them 'just stating the facts' and don't say things like 'great to catch up with you the other day. as per our discussion....' etc; and they were over 40!).

 

[ausfox]

Gratifying to hear that manners aren't the domain of the decrepit baby boomers. Promote manners!

 

[SeatBackForward]

Perhaps to those rude posters (and yes the cheapest way to HK definitely fit the bill), we should throw them off the path, if you know what I mean.

 

[ausfox]

No SeatBack Forward, don't bring yourself down to that level. Maybe just a freeze out will accomplish the desired result. Cheers

 

[legroom]

My rule of thumb is that when the grammar / vocabulary is garbled up with no subject (I or we) or "please" or "thanks", I tend to ignore the post.

It says something about your values when you take time to craft / compose a question rather than just "shoot".

If that is not worth their time, then it is likely not to be worth mine either.

Any suggestions for the cheapest flights to Hong Kong in December? What route? Airline? Website to book from? Etc?