macbruce Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have noticed a number of folks like to ask questions about threads that require lengthy explanation and pics. And after all that effort not one word. A simple thanks would be nice................mb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Good point. Thank you for your posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have noticed the same thing MB. And, yes, thanks for bringing up this point. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I on the other hand am quite contented to not have follow up posts that contain no new data. Makes skimming the "new content" faster and easier. As I am on a slow dial up system at home time spent downloading "me to's" and "thank you's" can be substantial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 I can't imagine going to a blacksmith meeting, asking a guy how to rebuild my LG, take it all in, then turn and walk away...........Does it really take that long download thanks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yes. Why I hang out in forums that are not picture based! There was one place I was a moderator where I had to give it up because folks started adding pictures to their signatures and having to wait a minute for EVERY post's picture to show up when they are just the same thing time and again was too painful I really much prefer "I tried your idea and it worked" to a "Thank-you for posting" at least the first adds more data to the thread. Shoot even "I tried your idea and it didn't work" adds data. Course I have to drive about 100 miles to see my Dr out here too. Our little town is un-incorporated and doesn't even have full T1 to the local switch! But it's still a lot better than a 300 baud acoustically coupled modem way back when... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 So, Thanks, I tried your idea and it worked isn't cool...........I don't get it. I post pics, I didn't think it was bothering anyone...........mb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thomas is in the minority as internet connections go. Having appropriately sized images does help everybody though. I am in the minority as displays go with a 10 inch netbook, and very large pictures annoy me, but because I have to scroll relentlessly to see the picture. One nice thing about how IFI handles images is by displaying thumbnails which are rather lightweight. Thank you for your thoughts on the matter, and I welcome seeing more pictures, even if I have to scroll all over. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulric Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I can't imagine going to a blacksmith meeting, asking a guy how to rebuild my LG, take it all in, then turn and walk away...........Does it really take that long download thanks ? Dial-up vs broadband, kinda like trying to pick up a 2'x2'x'2 solid cube of lead vs the same size cube of aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Maybe this will help... high-speed satellite internet I Googled on "satellite Internet" and found lots of information for folks without land-line high speed connections. I hope it helps. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_Internet_access www.high-speed-internet-access-guide.com/satellite/ http://www.wildblue.com/ www.hughesnet.com/ www.satelliteinternet.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Dial-up vs broadband, kinda like trying to pick up a 2'x2'x'2 solid cube of lead vs the same size cube of aluminum. Thanks Ulric, I read your analogy and it worked...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamptroll Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I Googled on "satellite Internet" and found lots of information for folks without land-line high speed connections. I hope it helps. I have Wildblue and it works fine for me, but satellite internet is a bit pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 We have an archaic system running on an archaic distro of Linux, it cost me $125 7 years ago and nothing since!---I spent the possible upgrade money on another powerhammer. Note that we do not have cable TV or Broadcast TV access either. No I am not a Luddite---I work days for a cutting edge astrophysical research organization in software integration and test. I choose to HIT HOT IRON/STEEL REPEATEDLY rather than to mess with computers on my time "off". Very therapeutic! I do not expect people to cater to me; but to at least be aware that *everyone* isn't on broadband. (I had a dear friend that was blind and suffered greatly with changes to the internet that essentially cut off her means of participation.) MacBruce; please reread what I actually wrote: you will notice that I said that telling me it didn't work added data and so that would be a good thing as data was what I wanted to see in a new post. I too like the thumbnail system as it allows me to read the post without accessing the often large pictures. When I write a reply I assume that I am writing to the world at large and many other people will read and hopefully profit from my posts, *that* is my reward. I'm going home and hitting something other than a keyboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Rewards? That ain't were I'm at, at all. I too like like posting info that benefits the general group. If someone wants more than what you offered, and it takes time and effort to do it a simple acknowledgment doesn't seem to be a big deal. I never dreamed this would be a problem for any of the online community.....But , I've never been much good at pleasing everyone...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 IForgeIron is only available in cyberspace LOL When you reply to the last post, click reply (which will automatically include the post you reply to) then delete what is not needed. If I reply to macbruce, it is the last post we just finished reading so delete the entire quote. If it is a post further back, say Thomas's post, delete everything except a reminder as to what you are referring to in that post. Makes reading a thread a lot faster.people will read and hopefully profit from my posts, *that* is my reward. Thank you Thomas for your posts and your knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 ..... (I had a dear friend that was blind and suffered greatly with changes to the internet that essentially cut off her means of participation.)... Sorry to hear about your friend’s challenges. I googled on “Software for Visually Impaired”, here are a few sites found. Blind and Visually Impaired Computer Access www.abilityhub.com/vision/index.htm Products for Low Vision, Blindness and Learning Disabilities www.freedomscientific.com/ ScreenReader.net: freedom for blind and visually impaired people www.screenreader.net/ Software Tool Helps Visually Impaired www.informationweek.com/news/.../showArticle.jhtml? There are web site(s) that web-site designers can use to check their sites for compatibility with assistance oriented software, if designers are willing to take the extra step. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasilikilt Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I have noticed a number of folks like to ask questions about threads that require lengthy explanation and pics. And after all that effort not one word. A simple thanks would be nice................mb You can think of it like this.....They're too busy utilizing the knowledge they gained on this forum, and putting it to good use in the shop :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimw Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 thankfully, I can give thanks for all the thanks. Oh by the way, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimw Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 would it be bad manners to state that you spelled manners wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 You've got your work cut out for you. corecting speling is going to be a big job arround here, but I'm glad someone is up to the task..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 I thought this thread had died a quiet death. Since It hasn't I,ll add this. Thanks take up far too much space for some, why not include complements as well to to the list of superfluous posts?........mb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 And here I thought he was talking up my fellow Mainers and just forgot a letter,and the capital M.But then I figured if he could forget the i then it`s a pretty good bet that he`d not know about the capital M. It gets complicated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 rivet in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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