I was in a recent thread on the boondocking forum-asked a question which was nicely answered by two people. I'd like to give a brief thank you and and acknowledge I saw the responses. I could reply in the thread, but that would push it to the top and for most it would be a content free post. I could PM but I view that function is to be used sparingly and only for a more involved conversation.Some forums have a thank you button which I think is perfect for this situation. It directs a thanks to the inbox of the person of choice. It would be great in this forum as there can be a lot of helpful replies.Edit: Several people rightly pointed out a boilerplate thanks message is impersonal. On airforums, the thanks button is accompanied by a text box to write a short personalized message. I think this is ideal.

A poster takes the time to post something that you think is helpful. I will bet the poster would appreciate YOU taking the time to say thank you. Kindness and giving the "extra effort" is most always appreciated.Lakeside

Would you do it in the form of PM or on the thread?

Sounds good to me but the one thing I wonder about is drawing dozens of people back to the thread with a post that just says thanks. I wouldn't have content to add..

Don't count on any upgrades to this forum. Even the icon on my Chrome taskbar has disappeared.

Nice feature on some forums... "thanks" button.

17 Replies

dodge_guy
Explorer II
Feb 24, 2014
A thank you button would be appreciated. If you came back to a thread you would have to thank a specific person. Someone else that posted would then be upset you didn't thank them! Then your thank you post would be edited to add in the person that was not included! Don't think it would happen? Think again!
Scott_85
Explorer
Feb 24, 2014
As big as this forum is, its really outdated. No apps for it is a big thing for me, its so much easier for me to get on via my iPhone then my computer. Also noticed with this forum that there are a lot of post that are the same day after day, but I am so glad I signed up for this site.
tpi
Explorer
Feb 24, 2014
Francesca Knowles wrote:
tpi wrote:
Sounds good to me but the one thing I wonder about is drawing dozens of people back to the thread with a post that just says thanks. I wouldn't have content to add..

On the other hand, the person you're thanking gets some Public Props and so do you for being so considerate.

Why not give credit where it's due, and for all to see?

Will do, especially since you wrote one of the posts I was referring to.
:D
kab449
Explorer
Feb 24, 2014
Facebook? Some people on there never comment but love to hit that like icon.
popeyemth
Explorer
Feb 23, 2014
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Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Feb 23, 2014
tpi wrote:
Sounds good to me but the one thing I wonder about is drawing dozens of people back to the thread with a post that just says thanks. I wouldn't have content to add..

On the other hand, the person you're thanking gets some Public Props and so do you for being so considerate.

Why not give credit where it's due, and for all to see?
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Feb 23, 2014
tpi wrote:
I don't mind one bit writing such a thanks on the thread. Just don't want to push it to the top without new content. If that is acceptable to most I'm happy to do it.. On the airforums the thanks button had a box to write a brief note. That helped personalized it.

You're over thinking it.....

If you post a 'Thanks for the XXXXXX, it helped, it worked etc.' in your problem thread (not a new thread) folks that read it will get the message.

And it is SO APPRECIATED when the OP comes back to original post and gives an update with a thanks.

SO THANKS! for being concerned about how to say Thanks. :B
pappcam
Explorer
Feb 23, 2014
That would require an update of some sort to this ancient message board software. Not having a mobile site or application nowadays seems odd as well considering that almost all of the people on this site are basically trying to be mobile with their RV's.
bhh
Explorer
Feb 23, 2014
Then the tips and tricks thread would only be 90 pages instead of 355. Add an "I agree" button and it would probably drop to 35 pages.

X2

Thanks.
tpi
Explorer
Feb 23, 2014
I don't mind one bit writing such a thanks on the thread. Just don't want to push it to the top without new content. If that is acceptable to most I'm happy to do it.. On the airforums the thanks button had a box to write a brief note. That helped personalized it.