FRUSTRATION

[howdy20012002]

I have to vent.
I have pm'd 4 different people in the last 2 days and NO one has replied despite being online consistently throughout the same time period.
It is FRUSTRATING to say the least that people don't have the common decency to reply.
just had to get it off my chest.
Heres a thought, if you are going to try to sell things, it makes it alot easier if you reply to the people trying to buy them.

Neal

[paddyob]

I have to vent.
I have pm'd 4 different people in the last 2 days and NO one has replied despite being online consistently throughout the same time period.
It is FRUSTRATING to say the least that people don't have the common decency to reply.
just had to get it off my chest.
if you are going to try to sell things, it makes it alot easier to actually do it if you reply to the people trying to buy them.
just a thought.
Neal

It is the holidays.

I myself am guilty if not replying fast enough for some people, but hey, this is a hobby for most and not a job.

I feel yah though. Hard to wait sometimes.

It's actually worse when you get pmd to sell something and then they reply to say they want it and never have the decency to show or reply that they changed their minds. It's ok to change a decision, but don't be a clown.

I jack the price the next time they reply. Joking. Blacklisted and I dont reply to their next pm. No time for it or them.

[howdy20012002]

i realize it is the holidays, but when you see things selling to other people and no response to you, it does get frustrating.
I agree totally about follow thru as well.
I am always amazed how often people just don't show up.
not just for fish stuff but for other things as well.
I guess one's word means nothing anymore.

[Myka]

I have about 20 PMs that are sitting there that I haven't replied to. They aren't replies to my sales ads though...I pay attention to those! :lol:

[The Grizz]

The whole " it's the holidays " thing is crap! If you post something for sale answer your damn messags!

Yes this tick's me off as well.

If the item has been sold or pending to someone who PM'ed first have the curtesy to reply saying so.

I also hate when someone you don't know PM's you with a question, you reply promptly with an answer & they don't have the common curtesy to reply with so much as a thank you.

[paddyob]

The whole " it's the holidays " thing is crap! If you post something for sale answer your damn messags!

Yes this tick's me off as well.

If the item has been sold or pending to someone who PM'ed first have the curtesy to reply saying so.

I also hate when someone you don't know PM's you with a question, you reply promptly with an answer & they don't have the common curtesy to reply with so much as a thank you.



I agree...with most you stated. And Not defending anyone in question, but as for holidays... Family before Canreef. At least to most people.

I'm sure some people have nothing better to do than sit here staring at the screen but sayin something like that is absurd. No offense meant. Holidays do mean something to a lot of people. I guess the bloopers on the individuals part is posting before the holidays.

Im sure most people glitch once in a while.


Really it just comes down to courtesy. That's it.

Seems lacking all around in here these days.

[Parker]

Huh, interesting.

[Nano]

The whole " it's the holidays " thing is crap! If you post something for sale answer your damn messags!

Yes this tick's me off as well.

If the item has been sold or pending to someone who PM'ed first have the curtesy to reply saying so.

I also hate when someone you don't know PM's you with a question, you reply promptly with an answer & they don't have the common curtesy to reply with so much as a thank you.

I always say thanks ;) cause I have so many questions hahahaha

[Aquattro]

Seems lacking all around in here these days.

You need to get out more :) It's pretty much lacking in most of society!! :razz:

[howdy20012002]

I realized I have insulted people- that wasn't my intention...I worked till 6 this morning driving drunks around edmonton in a limo and am a bit tired. I apologize for any offense.
Just to clarify,
I realize that people are busy and I realize that they aren't going to answer my pms in a timely manner at all times.
what gets me going is the people that dont' have the time to answer my pms even they have time to reply to other people, sell stuff and update the thread..
if it is sold, let me know that I wont' bother you...
I just find it rude and frustrating to not get any reply at all at the same time other people are receiving pms.
I will take the foot out of my mouth and shut up.

Happy New Year.
Neal

oh btw, I agree totally that common courtesy ain't so common anymore.

[The Grizz]

I think you 100% correct Neil, people that have listed something for sale should use common sence & reply to every PM regardless. They should also use the first PM takes pending rule but so many don't.

And to those people who are a no show, you should be ashamed of yourself & should realize your word means nothing.

[paddyob]

I think you 100% correct Neil, people that have listed something for sale should use common sence & reply to every PM regardless. They should also use the first PM takes pending rule but so many don't.

And to those people who are a no show, you should be ashamed of yourself & should realize your word means nothing.

+1.

I cut 6 frags for some people. Guess what? Three left. And I cut them by request.

That is crap.

Neal, I don't think you offended anyone. More, you opened a conversation many of us have probably wanted too.

After my last experience I decided no more fragging until person is in my home.

[paddyob]

You need to get out more :) It's pretty much lacking in most of society!! :razz:

I do get out but this damn iPhone... Lol.

Yes, society. That would be a thread of it's own! Haha.

I live in Edmonton. I see more shiot than flowers most days.

[Leah]

Not defending this cause it has happened to me so many times, it is actually funny. :lol: Just laugh it off now...as nothing surprises me on here any more. :twised:
But just for the record I never log out of Canreef. :wink:

[Aquattro]

But just for the record I never log out of Canreef. :wink:

That's actually a good point. I also don't log out most of the time. I was out of town for 10 days and still logged in while I was away :)

However, that's probably not the case most of the time....

[reefgirl189]

And to those people who are a no show, you should be ashamed of yourself & should realize your word means nothing.
The absolute most irritating thing is having someone not show up. You made time out of your day to wait around for this person, and they don't even have the decency to call and say they've changed their minds.

I haven't encountered this on canreef yet but on Kijiji, wow. Too many times than I care to share.

And to the OP, I can relate. I got shunned from the same ad as you ;)

[Hawkaholic]

I have about 20 PMs that are sitting there that I haven't replied to. They aren't replies to my sales ads though...I pay attention to those! :lol:
Sorry Myka...those are all mine :redface:. It's a "crush" thing :smile:

[paddyob]

Sorry Myka...those are all mine :redface:. It's a "crush" thing :smile:

Hhshahahaha!

Stalker mail! Lol.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

plain and simple...

Maybe they don't like you Neil.

hehe

j/k

[Delphinus]

I'm probably guilty of not always replying to PM's in a timely manner. I always try to eventually answer every one but even still, sometimes you're waiting on someone else to commit before you even know what to tell others. Sometimes you're just not at the computer. Also, if you reply to each and every PM as they come in you'll be sitting there online typing reply after reply - and: 1) it's time consuming 2) it fills up against your message quota unless you go and delete them right away (more time consuming) and .. well, sometimes things just sell quick or generate so many messages that it's just overwhelming to reply to each and every one in an instantaneous fashion. Forum PM's can be a bit of cumbersome way to communicate efficiently compared to other methods.

Anyhow just my $0.02. :) Hopefully whomever gets back to you. I do sympathize, it's nice to know where you stand when you go out of your way to get in touch with someone.

Happy new year!

[paddyob]

plain and simple...

Maybe they don't like you Neil.

hehe

j/k

Always the smart a$$ huh Ken?!

Lol.