Interesting idea, Erik. I don't recall the issue being discussed on any list I've subscribed to previously.> i am going to start sending my thank you notesdirectly to the person who sent the advice. this does mean a little extra cut & paste, but should reduce the info deluge if only by a little. has this ever been an issue in email etiquette?
I have no strong feelings about this, and will be happy to accede to the will of the majority.
If it were my call, however, I would say "Continue to post thank yous to the list." and here's why:
Suppose (a) I'm back from holiday after a few days not reading List messages, or (b) I'm a newbie looking for information on a specific thread in the List archives. I find your post asking "where can I find ..." or "why doesn't this syntax work", an answer from Jan, an answer from Dar, and nothing.
Without your thank you in the thread, I don't know if the issue was resolved to your satisfaction, and if the two answers were different, I don't know which one worked and which one didn't. The thank you serves to designate closure of the thread.
Other ancillary issues:
* If ten people answer, you will need to send ten thank yous instead of one.
* Are you then obligated to send "thanks for nothing" notes to people whose suggestion didn't work?
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Rob Cozens
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"And I, which was two fooles, do so grow three;
Who are a little wise, the best fooles bee."
from "The Triple Foole" by John Donne (1572-1631)
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