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Re: TIA is ... (was Re: MySQL upgrade failed PLEASE HELP!!!)



On Sat, Mar 6, 2010 at 23:32, Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net> wrote:

>> I'm not sure that this is the time or the place for this,
>> but I have to admit it irritates me when people say "Thanks in
>> advance."  It irritates me primarily because it appears to be
>> an excuse for not saying "thank you" later if someone really does
>> help you.  Saying "thanks" afterward shows gratefulness.  Saying
>> "thanks" in advance seems somewhat presumptuous to me.

Saves time. You will (obviously?) be thankful for replies, thanking in
advance saves time and an extra message just to say thanks.

My 2¢

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