As a relative ‘newbie’ I hope I am not speaking out of turn when I say Im quite surprised at the number of posts where individuals cant even be bothered to open the post with a greeting and immediately launch into a request for information using terminology such as ‘Whats this?’ or ‘Any Ideas ?’ (I say request but in many cases they dont even manage a please or thanks in anticiptaion). Ignoring the idiots who join and on the same day submit photos with ‘How much is this worth?’ (as they tend to get short shrift from members anyway) I am genuinley aghast at the lack of manners by some who visit this site.

I appreciate in some cases there can be language problems but even I can manage a please and thank you in about 10 languages and at worst can always rely on an online translator.

Yes I know Im a grumpy old man … but Im entitled to be.

So come on guys a bit of decorum and cheery banter will probably improve your chances of a better response anyway …. :rolleyes: