[plug] Question for netiquette FAQ's page

[Bevan Broun]

on Wed, Mar 22, 2000 at 02:06:40PM +0800, Bret Busby <bret at clearsol.iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Should I post a response that just says thanks for all the advice, or, is it
> assumed, and, therefore, wasting bandwidth, by not either raising queries, or by
> offering any information, other than that I am grateful?
> 
> Whilst it is polite, and courteous, to post a "Thanks" message, that says
> basically, just that, with no other information, is it assumed, and, therefore
> wasting bandwidth?

When I ask for help on a mail list I usally append a "TIA" (ie "thanks
in advance").

BB
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