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Originally Posted by Jazuela
It's a pretty sad statement about society when a thread can contain so many people upset about the idea that they might be thanked, formally and publicly, for their input.
Maybe they're afraid they don't deserve the thanks and will feel left out if their numbers aren't as high as others?
We already have post counts, and that isn't a "thing" - I am not seeing why anyone would have a problem with thank-counts.
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If you really like somebody's post, tell them in your very own words, with specifics, either in the thread or privately, not with some effortless click of a silly meaningless whatever. That's how it has been done around here. That is how it should be done. It is the mannerly thing to do, even though it takes a little time -- you know -- like handwritten thank you notes.
And, oh yeah, as far as your comment on the delicate psyche, if I did not get any of those goofy things, I just know I would lie awake at night, stewing and fretting. I might even softly sing that song -- how does it go? Oh yes, I remember:
"Everybody hates me,
Nobody loves me,
I think I'll eat some worms.
etc."
I remember the whole song but I will stop there. Anybody reading this who remembers is singing it right now in their heads.
I remain,
Boomerosaurus