[JohnWill]

One thing I've learned in 90,000 posts, you have to have a thick skin. There are some days that people will just be obnoxious, no matter what you say. If a particular thread gets under your skin, it's best to simply move on, there are lots of other threads where you input may be better received.

[Blackmirror]

Originally Posted by JohnWill

One thing I've learned in 90,000 posts, you have to have a thick skin. There are some days that people will just be obnoxious, no matter what you say. If a particular thread gets under your skin, it's best to simply move on, there are lots of other threads where you input may be better received.

Patience is a virtue
I agree leave them to stew in their juices

[Drabdr]

Originally Posted by happychic

um thanks and bet this post gets here before yours!

Ta

[Davec]

Originally Posted by Drabdr

As I have stated before, I don't think it is all bad to have multiple people solidifying a solution for the person who needs help. Obviously creating a Bandwagon Effect on threads has its limits, but as Laura said, it's not that bad to have a little redundancy.

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What he said.

[pyritechips]

Originally Posted by JohnWill

One thing I've learned in 90,000 posts, you have to have a thick skin. There are some days that people will just be obnoxious, no matter what you say. If a particular thread gets under your skin, it's best to simply move on, there are lots of other threads where you input may be better received.

I'm glad to see that John has learned something after 90,000 posts!

But seriously: he brings up a very valuable point. When helping other on such a busy site you quickly learn that time is a precious commodity. You can't waste in on people that don't or can't appreciate your efforts. Never get involved with personality conflict with somebody. The time you waste arguing the point is time you don't spend helping somebody. If you think somebody is out of line (either the person asking for help or somebody offering help) refrain from reacting and report the post, then move on to better things.

[JohnWill]

I've passed up more than one post where the initial request for help clearly seems that the guy already has a chip on his shoulder, I figure it's a no-win situation to respond.