Im getting fed up with helping people!

@Ritz100 (1169)
Yecla, Spain
August 29, 2008 5:30am CST
Ive just gone through and tidied up my emails, and I counted numerous mails I had sent with information to help others. These were not referral links or anything that I could gain by, other than that I felt I had done a good turn in helping a fellow human in need. There are 12 mails to which I have never had a response. What is it with people? They start a discussion asking for help, accept the friendship request and then read/dont read the return email and act/dont act upon the advice given. But the LEAST they can do is say thanks, and I wouldnt mind knowing if the advice I have given has helped in any way. Has anyone else suffered this?
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@ganderlot (351)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Maybe it's because I'm new. But I thought you weren't supposed to just say thanks, although I thought that seemed odd. I have read a variety of opinions. I don't know if I should respond to people who comment all the time if there's nothing else to say but I do want to acknowledge their response. If you have helped them out they should definitely respond.
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@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
29 Aug 08
I think going back to a discussion you have started and just typing "Thank you" after each one, means you havent really taken on board what they have tried to add to the discussion, there is always something you can acknowledge or add. That in itself is a thank you. But yes, when I privately message someone some pertinent information for their benefit only, I would like to know that it has actually helped, or not as the case may be. Thanks for responding.
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@3cardmonte (5098)
29 Aug 08
yep,well annoying. If you have helped someone then they should at least have the common decency to say thanks, i truly hope i have notmisse anyone out that has helped me as i would hate them to think i am rude. One good turn deserves another
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@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
29 Aug 08
I think we all miss things, and that is forgivable. But if one were to check their messages on each visit and then go back to discussions they have started or responded to, it is unlikely that something will slip through. The particular cases in point are also non responders to discussions they have started, so it seems they just move on and put the past behind them. Thanks for your response.
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• Ireland
29 Aug 08
yes this happens me all the time in life, not on my lot cos i dont be on often enough. I have now learned that if someone wants help or advice or information once you let them know that you know something about it or have info, it is up to them to ask. I have sent info to alot of people mainly about health and what they can do to help themselves besides waiting for the medics or priests or whoever to cure them but most of them have never done anything that was in the information. so i am stopping. they wont act on info unless they are interested or of the same mind. I can see your point on mylot though. If they ask for advice it would be nice to get some feedback on your advice. People are weird or maybe too caught up in their own world or troubles to think of what is a nice thing to do.
@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
29 Aug 08
I think you have a point there, people are too caught up in their own troubles. The people I have given advice to are usually in some sort of sticky situation which they need help to get out of. Well, I just hope that some of what I have passed on has gone some way to helping people. Its all I can do no? Thanks for your response.
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@o2bnocn (2992)
• United States
29 Aug 08
I understand. It doesn't take that long to say thank you to someone. Sending emails to help someone is taking time away from you and you are taking the time to HELP THEM. I think you at least deserve a thank you.
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@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
29 Aug 08
Hi o2bnocn (does that mean "oh to be an ocean?") Thanks for agreeing, I do however believe in divine justice, and you only get out of life what you put in. Thats why I shall continue to assist even with the lack of thanks. You never know, maybe people who have had help from others here and not thanked them, may read this and go back to say thank you. And....Thank YOU for your comment.
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@o2bnocn (2992)
• United States
29 Aug 08
YOUR WELCOME. I am surprised that you got my screen name, a lot of people don't get it. I usually have to explain it to them. That is true, or perhaps they will thank you in a different way. I don't know how just a though.
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@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
29 Aug 08
Its easy, you just say each character out loud. Although I live alone and my dogs just looked at me really strange when I spoke it and then said "ah, I get it!" lol
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• India
29 Aug 08
Listen, This is the human tendency, u have accommodated a person or a friend and advised him to execute and under stand some thing. He will before executing your advice would like to thank you for your immediate response. Certainly after seeing the result of your advice he will again come to you to again thank and seek further advice. Do not get so. It pained me when any body's feelings are hurt. How you like this please share and comment.
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@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
29 Aug 08
You would certainly think so no? But this doesnt seem to be the case, however, it has not hurt me so much as disappointed me. It will not stop me helping others, as I have said, I take pleasure in helping people but the pleasure would be greater if I knew my advice HAD genuinely helped them. Thanks for responding so thoughtfully.
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30 Aug 08
Hi Ritz100, Yes that has happened to me as well, I respond to their discussions and they never get back a replie, I don't think its manners. Tamara
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@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
31 Aug 08
Thanks for responding, you are right, it isnt manners, if you have taken the time to show an interest in their discussion, the least they can do is acknowledge the fact that you have.
@narayan2006 (2954)
• India
29 Aug 08
Dear friend,I do greatly appreciate your positive spirit and outlook in rendering self-less servicces to others in the midst of your busy life.It is a great passion and noble work;do not give it up and never mind it's outcome and result in terms of responses you receive from others.In the way of helping others, you will profusely be rwarded and benefitted from some sources or other.I do experiences similar situations,but do not bother too much what feed back,I receive from others. Have a nice day!!
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@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
29 Aug 08
Very deep, and I agree with your sentiments entirely, "what goes around comes around", "swings and roundabouts" there are lots of sayings, in all nations, languages and religions that say the same thing. They cant all be wrong. Thank you very much for this.
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@ashiflett (1045)
• United States
30 Aug 08
Hi, You know what? I have experienced the same thing. People ask for help, you do everything that you can to help, then they either do not respond, or they just tuck the information to the side and do not even bother to say "thanks". It is an extremely disheartening experience to say the least. Maybe now that you posted this, more people will learn to show some basic appreciation. Have a great one!
@v1sion (1)
• Indonesia
29 Aug 08
i feel that people have been saying no thanks to you,i am sure we are very grateful for their help
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@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
29 Aug 08
I think I understand what you mean. Thank you for responding.
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@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
29 Aug 08
It happens to all of us. People come here and start posting stuff and don't have a clue what they're doing. They hear that all they have to do is post a discussion to get paid, so that's what they do and then don't bother to come back and read anything. They are the people that will watch their earnings and nothing else and come back and complain that the site is a scam because they posted something and didn't earn anything. Nothing you can do about people like that, just continue to help those that do appreciate it. They make up for those that don't.
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@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
29 Aug 08
Ive noticed that, I sometimes respond to something quite pertinent, then go back a day or so later to follow the discussion, and low and behold, the poster has not responded once to any of the replies. Oh well, takes all sorts to make a world eh? Ill keep helping, coz I know, when I ask for help, I get it. Thanks for your response.
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@ayessa (1583)
• Philippines
31 Aug 08
That would really irritate anyone. Those people must begin to study again and must have learna agood moral character back in kindergarten. You seem to be too good in helping other people. Just forget about that experience and i hope that you will never stop from helping other people. Godbless!
@Anne18 (11029)
29 Aug 08
I'm sorry that people haven't been saying thank you to you, I'm sure they are very thankful for your help you have given them. Anyway can I say a BIG THANK YOU on all there behalf?? Isn't the same I know but want to cheer you up and make you feel wanted here, you are a wanted person on here. Hope I have made you smile
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@Ritz100 (1169)
• Yecla, Spain
29 Aug 08
You certainly did make me smile, in fact I laughed out loud! You are very sweet. Thanks for that.
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• United States
30 Aug 08
I am sorry you had to go threw it .. its sad people can't beven be polite and say a simple thank you .. well you know who your friends are and those are the ones you help.. Thanks for the post .. good luck to you Hugs me
@acegirl (127)
• China
30 Aug 08
Yeah, i've suffered from this. But i think they must have done their own business. I won't get fed up with helping people forever. I think I can pay out something to others
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
30 Aug 08
hi Ritz you are so right to be upset. if someone had helped me in the ways you are discribing I would surely thank the person by sending back an email of thanks. I havent been in this situation, in fact right now I am in a bad situation as my son, whois the only breadwinner, has been out of work for almost a month and now the bills are coming in.
• United States
30 Aug 08
Hi. i have to agree the more you help the more you get stuck with everything and then you have to deal with what kind of friend you should be been there done that