Put it down to the fact that I hate this weather, or th fact that I've had a stonking headache all weekend, but I just want to have a mini-whinge and get this out of my system.
OK, back to the sofa for me with a cold flannel, some water, and a bunch of Numb3rs episodes ~![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
ms_3m and midnighta helped create this monster obsession, and delgaserasca fueled the fire!
*hugs*
It only takes a couple of seconds to type the words "thank you", right? Something that's bugged me for a while is when people don't bother to respond to feedback they've been sent or left ~ this could be for a music video, icons, help with links, whatever. If someone takes the time to leave/send feedback on something, or help out in some way, it's common courtesy to say thank you or acknowledge the feedback/help. Now, I know some people get large amounts of feedback, but like I say, just typing two words (ie: thank you) isn't exactly going to take very long, is it?
For a while it's bugged me in relation to feedback I've left people that's not even been acknowledged and help that I've given/offered, but just lately I've spent a helluva long time helping many different people by uploading all kinds of stuff, across various fandoms, sharing links, etc, and whilst most of the recipients have been fantastic in thier response, a small few don't even bother with an acknowledgment .... or worse still, skip the "thanks" part and go straight to the "now I want" part (and yes, there is someone who has done this more than once to me recently). And it really pisses me off. As most of you know, I really like helping people out and will go out of my way a lot of the time to do what I can, and I will continue to do this. But those people who've pushed me to actually voice this ~ no more. I won't even bother naming them, they are only a very few, but next time they email me for help, or I see them requesting help, I will just skip past it. Meh. See now that makes me feel mean. Meh.
Just for clarification ~ this rant in no way applies to ANYONE on my flist .... in fact some of you absolutely amaze me with your generosity :) I'm kinda cautious with 'friending' new people, but I think that I have an amazing bunch of people on my friends list xxx
For a while it's bugged me in relation to feedback I've left people that's not even been acknowledged and help that I've given/offered, but just lately I've spent a helluva long time helping many different people by uploading all kinds of stuff, across various fandoms, sharing links, etc, and whilst most of the recipients have been fantastic in thier response, a small few don't even bother with an acknowledgment .... or worse still, skip the "thanks" part and go straight to the "now I want" part (and yes, there is someone who has done this more than once to me recently). And it really pisses me off. As most of you know, I really like helping people out and will go out of my way a lot of the time to do what I can, and I will continue to do this. But those people who've pushed me to actually voice this ~ no more. I won't even bother naming them, they are only a very few, but next time they email me for help, or I see them requesting help, I will just skip past it. Meh. See now that makes me feel mean. Meh.
Just for clarification ~ this rant in no way applies to ANYONE on my flist .... in fact some of you absolutely amaze me with your generosity :) I'm kinda cautious with 'friending' new people, but I think that I have an amazing bunch of people on my friends list xxx
OK, back to the sofa for me with a cold flannel, some water, and a bunch of Numb3rs episodes ~
ms_3m and midnighta helped create this monster obsession, and delgaserasca fueled the fire!*hugs*
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Mini whinge & other topics.....
Now, hoping I'm on safer ground, I hate to hear that you've wasted a perfectly good weekend nursing a "stonking" headache. I'm not exactly sure which genre of headaches "stonking" fits into, but it sounds wholly unpleasant and you have my sympathies! I know it would stink to have it magically disappear in time for you to return to work, but at least you wouldn't be adding physical discomfort to the reasons to hate Mondays....
I'm about to go nuts trying to figure out where to stay in Wells...I know I have a ticket to Avalon, but they haven't sent me what I need to pay for it or any of the info on local accommodations. I've already read in various forums that there aren't any rooms available near the convention venue...which is a bit disconcerting being a "gimp" with a limited roaming distance...sigh. In your spare time, could you think some good thoughts in my behalf? BTW, we're probably going to sneak to London at some point early in the week, but getting down your way is a definite, too, so I'll need to know where to stay in your area. I suppose it would be too much to ask for someplace cheap in a resort town, right? LOL OIY!!! This entire trip is going to be a corker - at least the M&M's I'm bringing won't cost much!!!
Take care of yourself!!!! Have a good week!
Cole
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Re: Mini whinge & other topics.....
Headache is (of course!) much better today, though I'm pretty tired.
I have no idea how much it would cost to stay round here! When is it you're coming? Cos if it;s later in the year it won't be nearly as expensive as summertime ;)
*hugs*
M x
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Re: Mini whinge & other topics.....
Glad to hear the HA is better! Maybe you'll rest well tonight and catch up...assuming they don't completely hack you off at work today.
As for the big trip, expect the hand delivery of the little, colored confections during the week of November 26th.
Gotta go squirt some caulk and slap some paint so I can afford the big bags...
Later, my friend!
Cole
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Cool ~ that can be my birthday present!
Huh?!
M x
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Uhh.. Random comment from a fellow stargate nut :D
Mind if I add you?? You seem to be into the same kinda stuff as me and it'd be cool beans!
Anyways, yep, that's about it.
Toodles!
Cait
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But yeah, I won't if you don't want me to?
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Friend away and I will have a browse of your LJ when I get home from work ;)
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I'll see you round!
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It only takes a couple of seconds to type the words "thank you", right? Something that's bugged me for a while is when people don't bother to respond to feedback they've been sent or left ~ this could be for a music video, icons, help with links, whatever. If someone takes the time to leave/send feedback on something, or help out in some way, it's common courtesy to say thank you or acknowledge the feedback/help. Now, I know some people get large amounts of feedback, but like I say, just typing two words (ie: thank you) isn't exactly going to take very long, is it?
For a while it's bugged me in relation to feedback I've left people that's not even been acknowledged and help that I've given/offered, but just lately I've spent a helluva long time helping many different people by uploading all kinds of stuff, across various fandoms, sharing links, etc, and whilst most of the recipients have been fantastic in thier response, a small few don't even bother with an acknowledgment .... or worse still, skip the "thanks" part and go straight to the "now I want" part (and yes, there is someone who has done this more than once to me recently). And it really pisses me off. As most of you know, I really like helping people out and will go out of my way a lot of the time to do what I can, and I will continue to do this. But those people who've pushed me to actually voice this ~ no more. I won't even bother naming them, they are only a very few, but next time they email me for help, or I see them requesting help, I will just skip past it. Meh. See now that makes me feel mean. Meh.
I suppose I can sort of relate to this - it's bothering :/
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Still, like I say, it's a very small minority and I just won't bother going out of my way to help them out next time, mean as that may sound.
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One of my ingrates: A person posted on jackdaniel slash fic looking for a beta. After much gnashing of teeth and anguishing, I decided to offer help. She took me up. I spent oodles of time doing the beta. And while she did send me a rather short, terse Thank You email (and that was all she wrote).... there were no credits, no nothing when she got around to posting the fic. And the real pisser....she acted on a greater percentage of my comments. It's not like I need the glory or whatever, but when I read her comments to the feedback posted, she responded like her 'finished' story sprung out of her brain without needing any rewrite or beta work. And while she may write fantastic J/D fic, I won't be reading any of it.
I know this sounds whinny on my part, but it's repeat situations like this that has somewhat driven me out of fandomish kinda stuff. I've gotten more selective with my time and who I help. If I even get a hint of a person being a ingrate, then adios. I have other things to
wastespend my time on. :)End of my little sympathetic rant. lol
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*hugs*
M x