Thanks Given? When, and for what?

When should one thank a post? When it has usefull info? When its written by a friend? Or if it only pertains to me? I only ask because some posts are given thanks for what seems like statements.

 

Ill thank a post if I agree with what was posted, if I was helped with an issue, appreciate what was posted, etc.

 

Thank a post when it leads you in the right direction.

 

If you laugh so hard milk comes out your nose...thank the post.

 

I like to thank when a poster took time to post pictures of a trail ride and when I read useful information such as a race/event, repairs, new products, tips, etc. Also, I thank a post if it is hilarious (e.g. the Phantom pooper :lol.

 

Thank a post if it is by Dino Brown or dstepper.

 

I still dont does it right, do me?

I use the thanks button like a trigger in a crowd:bang:, who needs a reason?

People like me because I force them to, with VIOLENCE!!.
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See who I've thanked in this thread as a guideline...

 

When it makes me laugh, helps me out, or exhibits wit, sattire, or a well thought out post.

 

That clears things up. :lol:

 

Clicking "Thanks" is a lot easier than typing, "That bike is Sweeeeet!", or "^^+1", or "Great pics and ride report!", or "Sorry to hear about you're crash, dude.", or "ROFLMAO" etc.

 

I would still like to see more people respond with "ROFLMAO", though.

But only when they really mean it.

 

every time you thank a post, chuck norris round house kicks a puppy.

 

ROF...


Nevermind.

 

Hey... Tanks!

 

And not in the Rider Down forum! 8-[

 

\o0o/ 's

 

To keep it close to thanked posts. Balance is the key here.

Oops, looks like I'm a little trigger happy. Sorry but some folks aren"t going to get their thanks for a day or two.

 

If I start the thread I'll thank everyone who takes the time to answer it or comment on it.

Otherwise, I think its never to much to thank a fellow cyclist for anything, no matter what, so I'll pretty much thank everyone on STR...

 

I THANK a post if:

1. A bit of knowledge is forwarded (to me or someone else)
2. Someone posts anything that helps a fellow STR member
3. Someone takes the time to post pics/ prepare a Ride Report
4. Someone posts a cool video

5. A Newb/Lurker takes the time to come out of their shell
6. Someone INTRODUCES themselves (i.e. starts a thread)
7. A Newb comments on how they attended their first STR Ride (glad they did)

8. Someone displays an act of Brotherhood/Friendship
9. Someone starts a thread with the words, "This is my first Ride Report"

10. Someone posts something clever/funny/satirical in nature

11. Anything (i.e. good or bad) with the words "dw-link" or "Iron Horse" will earn you a thanks...
12. Etc. Etc. Etc.

A few things I DISLIKE about the Thanks button...

1. When someone has 450 Thanks Earned... 0 Thanks Given! :?:
2. When someone clicks the Thanks button ONLY for buddies/members of their clique :?:

3. When people reward someone (i.e. clicking the Thanks button) for "disrespecting" another STR member :?:

4. When an A-HOLE starts a thread seeking VERY SPECIFIC information and fails to THANK the person who answers the question. They can thank other people in their thread- Fail to thank the person who... Why? :?:

5. My opinion: MATT13 is one funny dude!
Why more people don't thank him for a "job well done"- I do not know! :?: