Lack of courtesy here drives people away from the forum

[Solo_RV_Guy]

Bless its pointy head...

Janet H, one of the Admins of iRV2 (and likely a few more Social Knowledge/RV Life forums) has hinted for a year that an upgrade to the forum software was in process or at least under serious consideration.

Updating iRV2 would likely be enough by itself but when you factor in SK using the same software for the *dozens* of forum sites it owns, it's a pretty big job.

vBulletin is at least 2 major versions past what is used here. I'm hoping Janet can encourage the Social Knowledge powers that be to prioritize the update.

[jondrew55]

So there is a software upgrade that fixes inconsiderate people?

Originally Posted by Solo_RV_Guy

Bless its pointy head...

Janet H, one of the Admins of iRV2 (and likely a few more Social Knowledge/RV Life forums) has hinted for a year that an upgrade to the forum software was in process or at least under serious consideration.

Updating iRV2 would likely be enough by itself but when you factor in SK using the same software for the *dozens* of forum sites it owns, it's a pretty big job.

vBulletin is at least 2 major versions past what is used here. I'm hoping Janet can encourage the Social Knowledge powers that be to prioritize the update.

[Psneeld]

"The shift away from “you’re welcome” is simply a matter of language habits changing, she noted. “Americans tend to value novelty,” Tannen said. “We don’t like saying exactly the same thing. We think we should say something a little different that has a little more character. We love our individuality and want to express it. So I think that’s partly why these new things develop.”


https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-d...b0a52682fecef0

[Mr Ted]

Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit

First you have to click on 'emoji' link...then click on ,ore...then scroll down and finally click on the emoji...then click finish

A simple LIKE button along with the Quote, Multi, Quick, Thanks buttons would be simple...One click done

I personally would prefer a 'Agree' button vs 'Like' button
Facebook function......ugh!

Software change......simple

There should Never be a "like" button without a "dislike" button also.

[77Travco]

I just read this whole thread up to this point... thanks for nothing.

[LETMGROW]

Originally Posted by 77Travco

I just read this whole thread up to this point... thanks for nothing.

No problem!

[77Travco]

Originally Posted by LETMGROW

No problem!

Hahaha!!!

[Solo_RV_Guy]

Originally Posted by jondrew55

So there is a software upgrade that fixes inconsiderate people?

The more recent versions of vBulletin allow "+1" or "thumbs up" reactions, some of the things that posters in this thread have indicated would be helpful in expressing their appreciation of a post.

Some folks are brusque, some folks go out of their way to be polite, others stop at basic civility, and yet others never say much at all. If a click on a 'thumbs up' icon helps them communicate, I'm good with it.

[jondrew55]

This is a pretty "old school" medium as far as social media goes. It's really not friendly for posting pictures (the app does that) and things like jokes can very easily be misinterpreted. Facebook and Twitter are sewers as far as I'm concerned. For the most part people here are helpful and considerate. There will always be squabbles. Oh well. Personally I don't need a thank you, but yes, I do appreciate when someone takes the time to send one.

Originally Posted by Solo_RV_Guy

The more recent versions of vBulletin allow "+1" or "thumbs up" reactions, some of the things that posters in this thread have indicated would be helpful in expressing their appreciation of a post.

Some folks are brusque, some folks go out of their way to be polite, others stop at basic civility, and yet others never say much at all. If a click on a 'thumbs up' icon helps them communicate, I'm good with it.

[twogypsies]

Originally Posted by jondrew55

Personally I don't need a thank you, but yes, I do appreciate when someone takes the time to send one.

Same here! I truly don't understand what this post is about..... and I doubt that long-term readers are leaving because of not getting a thank you. There are many, many long-termers on here.

[PS56]

Originally Posted by GypsyR

Well, I do declare. That doesn't seem like a courteous thing to say. I shall just have to drive on away from here now.

You should quote the post you are referencing for clarity.

[Bobby F]

Originally Posted by davis2

Thanking someone is the right thing to do, but why get upset if you aren't thanked? Just help to be nice, and not whine about it. The whining will keep people from asking in the first place, then the boards slowly die off... People, ask away!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can pay me the comment fee.

I need to include more laughing emoji's when I attempt a weak joke.

[GypsyR]

Originally Posted by PS56

You should quote the post you are referencing for clarity.

Well you could take post #112 to be in direct reply to post #111 if you want or take it to be just a post to somewhat humorously apply to the general track of the entire thread. Just as you like I guess.

Per Bobby F's considered advice in the immediately preceding post #124, more emojis to accompany weak humor.

[Dutch Star Don]

I don't know if a lack of courtesy drives people away as much as someone constantly correcting everyone, when they post something!