Originally Posted by gollytwo
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
Originally Posted by gollytwo
I can't speak to untrustworthy, but sure can to ingrates.
I've sent out alot of packets to Board folks, particularly the 1 1/2" square crowd; to some of them twice.
Very few even acknowledged, let alone thanked me.
For the future, my sending will be limited to those members who acknowledged, without being asked to by PM. And, to all requests from Canada and Australia, who always send thanks. Maybe they were better taught good manners.
Respectfully, you *did* send said items of your own free will, right? Expecting nothing in return? I'm not condoning bad behavior, but at the same time it seems you're hurt because you didn't "receive" something in return for your kindness.
We give because we want to, not because we have to. If you don't "want to" that is your right as the giver...but I'm not sure an announcement such as this is necessary.
I'm not hurt; just annoyed.
And, I did think it necessary, or I wouldn't have written.
My problem with replying to people who send me things is they often don't give me anything to respond to. I get their return address only. No board name no email address and so no way of publicly acknowkledging the gift. I am terrible at sending cards and letters through the mail. It takes time to do all that and more often than not I set it aside to do it when I have more time and forget all about it. Then I feel guilty but never get it done. If I get a gift from Mary Soandso and I don't know what her board name is I can't respond.