PM etiquette
PM etiquette
Over the years since becoming a member, when I send a PM, I'll include my first name. I view it more like an email, rather than an anonymous post and, unless it's a whole flame war, just basic courtesy.
This just doesn't seem to be case from some posters who have messaged me over the years (yes, there are some of the fanbase who want a more intimate relationship with the legend that is MTP).
What say we? Should there be a wee bit of courtesy on a professional forum or am I just being a grumpy sod?
This just doesn't seem to be case from some posters who have messaged me over the years (yes, there are some of the fanbase who want a more intimate relationship with the legend that is MTP).
What say we? Should there be a wee bit of courtesy on a professional forum or am I just being a grumpy sod?
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Re: PM etiquette
Depends ......
on who it is, if your name is distinctive, Archibald, and how neurotic you are.
on who it is, if your name is distinctive, Archibald, and how neurotic you are.
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Re: PM etiquette
I think it depends on the nature of the PM and as Eagle says how likely a first name is likely to give away your whole real-life persona...and if you care
I really don't care if people stick to their forum names for all forum activity.
I really don't care if people stick to their forum names for all forum activity.
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Re: PM etiquette
Etiquette generally wouldn't go amiss when PMing.
For example when you are selling something and all you get is "whats ur cheapest price", it doesn't warm you to people.
For example when you are selling something and all you get is "whats ur cheapest price", it doesn't warm you to people.
Re: PM etiquette
I tend to use my first name with longer term posters that I feel I know a bit through the forum, but not with newer posters.
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Re: PM etiquette
I usually sign off with my first name but like Herb says, if it's someone I've no knowledge of might keep more incognito... Not keen on PM's being sent for stuff that either already has or easily could be discussed on the board #Trio #Diamond
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Re: PM etiquette
Hahahahaha. Wonder if we are all being asked the same questions!lad_from_leeds wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:37 am I usually sign off with my first name but like Herb says, if it's someone I've no knowledge of might keep more incognito... Not keen on PM's being sent for stuff that either already has or easily could be discussed on the board #Trio #Diamond
Re: PM etiquette
Well, my contribution to this debate is, it depends. I have never used my first name in a PM, (No it's not John) not that I have sent PM's to many people (three I think, and they were replies to their PM). I would not want to use my real name. I have received PM's though, some nice, some not so, including abuse/profanities etc via PM's. So, overall I am happier being under the radar.
Re: PM etiquette
Guess so!sl wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2019 4:06 pmHahahahaha. Wonder if we are all being asked the same questions!lad_from_leeds wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:37 am I usually sign off with my first name but like Herb says, if it's someone I've no knowledge of might keep more incognito... Not keen on PM's being sent for stuff that either already has or easily could be discussed on the board #Trio #Diamond
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Re: PM etiquette
Just make up a name, nobody is any the wiser.
Lots of love
Barry
Lots of love
Barry
Re: PM etiquette
I didrimlessglasses wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:40 pm Just make up a name, nobody is any the wiser.
Lots of love
Barry
Regards,
John
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The only place I go to any length to hide myself is the 11+ forum. That place is brutal.
Re: PM etiquette
Johnb wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 10:15 amI didrimlessglasses wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:40 pm Just make up a name, nobody is any the wiser.
Lots of love
Barry
Regards,
John
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Re: PM etiquette
I use first name to anyone I pm.
Started out with nothing. Still got most of it left.