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☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 28 Oct 2005 09:46

Why do people post requests for lookups, wait until you've researched almost their entire history and then a week later post exactly the same request and get other people to find the same information????

The Ego

The Ego Report 28 Oct 2005 09:50

because they are idiots? because they think we are here at their beck and call to serve? because they value their own time more than ours?

The Bag

The Bag Report 28 Oct 2005 09:51

because they are ignorant

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 28 Oct 2005 09:52

My thoughts exactly. I can understand confusion, and asking a question about something you found, but to copy exactly the same request and repost it? That's just stupid.

Heather

Heather Report 28 Oct 2005 09:55

Hi Tracy Perhaps they don't know how to find their old threads or possibly they think someone else will find more info to save them the cost of a certificate. Heather

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 28 Oct 2005 09:57

Heather, I think the latter is prevalent in this case lol It just winds me up sometimes, especially when it's not easy stuff to find. Sorry guys - I just needed to vent :)

Janet in Yorkshire

Janet in Yorkshire Report 28 Oct 2005 11:12

Are some people posting several threads about the same query. within about an hour or two, or is it me being thick? Some people seem to post for help and advice and then ignore what people suggest. Jay

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 28 Oct 2005 11:15

Yes, Jay. That happens too. I'm not sure what they want the answer to be, but it obviously isn't the one they got lol

Unknown

Unknown Report 28 Oct 2005 11:24

Much better are the ones that pose a bit of a problem, they are always marked DESPERATE or something dramatic, people find the solutions and .... ...... ....you never hear any more.

GillfromStaffs

GillfromStaffs Report 28 Oct 2005 11:28

O Tracy, hope you arn't upset at me from yesterday, i am very gratefull for all your help, i did thank you didn't i ? Will have to go and find the thread to make sure. Gill

Horatia

Horatia Report 28 Oct 2005 11:38

Hi Folks, I can well understand your frustration. It's not that we want people slobbering over us and touching their forelock becuse we have provided information, just a brief 'thank you very much' would be nice! However, I've found a way round this. If I have really put myself out to look for something, I not only post the reply on the boards, but I PM the person too! Most people on here are great; but you will always find muppets, thickos and just plain ignorant people everywhere in life! Don't let it embitter you - just mentally note who didn't respond and ignore them next time. Cheers, Lynn

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 28 Oct 2005 11:40

No, not you Gill :) You keep on asking :) I don't even mind not getting a 'thank you'. What I do object to, is doing loads of work and then the same person asking exactly the same question lol Lynn, I have a huge notebook with quite a few names in :)

GillfromStaffs

GillfromStaffs Report 28 Oct 2005 11:46

Phew, that's a relef. Only ask when iam desperate or going round getting no were fast lol.Gill

Joy

Joy Report 28 Oct 2005 12:51

Something I have never understood. :-) Joy

Twinkle

Twinkle Report 28 Oct 2005 13:13

Guilty as charged, once or twice. My computer crashed and although I had most of my family tree stuff printed out, there were a few bits I lost. Although I think I did state that the original answers were deleted in my re-request. It was only an Ancestry look-up or two, so it didn't cost anyone extra money.

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 28 Oct 2005 13:17

Twinkle, that is a different kettle of fish, especially if you stated that the original information was lost. I expect you would have re-worded the question entirely so people knew exactly what you were after. The thing I'm talking about is a question directly copied from the original with no amendments made.

Fiona

Fiona Report 28 Oct 2005 13:36

I had two that I posted the information, two minutes later refreshed the thread to see if they had seen what I put up...............and they'd deleted it!!! Not so much as yes/no thats them or not and no THANKYOU!!!

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 28 Oct 2005 13:51

Now /that/ is annoying. I must admit though, I am guilty of deleting threads when I realise I already know the answer. I always check to make sure no-one has posted before I delete it though.

June

June Report 28 Oct 2005 13:52

Hi Tracy, Hope my names not in that note pad lol No i have seen it done a few times and it is not nice keep up the good work June

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 28 Oct 2005 13:57

Not at all June :) I enjoy helping you.