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Mietz
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Comments (again)
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I really don�t want to advertise my worksheet here, but I�ve got 2 comments today on a worksheet with over 30 downloads. I�m really pretty disappointed!  I don�t need more downloads as it�s not a mainstream printable, but I spent a lot of time making the worksheet and I really don�t think it�s too much to ask for a thanks. I always do, and I have times, when I�m extremely busy, too.
I know, it�s been discussed but this isn�t just about me. It seems that people need reminding. Learning through repetition...
Maybe I�m just grumpy too today. It�s grumpy Friday... However:
Please comment under the printables!
It�s a question of courtesy and it shows the appreciation more than just the point for the download. You do save time making the worksheet yourself or searching for hours elsewhere.
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16 Jan 2009
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mumekaren
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Mietz , I agree with your point of view. If you have the chance to see my printables , i always ask for comments. I know it �s disappointing, but you never never have to give up.
The comments are extremely necessary,so please leave comments .
Hugs from Buenos Aires |
16 Jan 2009
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mena22
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Hi Mietz! I couldn�t agree with you more! I posted some comments about downloading without saying thanks some weeks ago and I haven�t changed my mind.
The more I think about it, the more I believe that this is not a question of time - To say thanks, we just have to click the send button (No need to scroll all the way down...) and there you are! It doesn�t take more than 10 seconds, which means that it takes us 5 minutes to say thanks in case we download 30 printables, which is most unlikely.
I don�t want to be accused of speculating, but I�ll take the risk. For me, it is still a question of not seeing the person behind the worksheet, of not being involved in the community, of not having a sense of belonging to a special group as we do. It�s all very mechanic and impersonal. It is almost as if some were saying, "I haven�t download your worksheet, I don�t have to contribute..."
Once again, when we take something, we say thank you.
Have a nice evening,
mena
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16 Jan 2009
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mena22
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Oooops! I have downloaded... |
16 Jan 2009
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Cassy
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I couldn�t agree more either.
You see, I teach in the morning, afternoon and evening, but I always leave comments even if it�s only a Thank you comment.
Many teachers download our printables and they don�t write a single word and it makes me feel so frustrated.
We ourselves do our best to prepare our material.......
Please, teachers leave a comment.
Have a great weekend.
Cassy
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16 Jan 2009
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pauguzman
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I couldn�t agree more! we are talking not only about good manners but also about contribution, which is the main of this community. I like to know that my worksheet is useful for you. However, I have heard that some teachers have left rude comments, if the worksheet would need some improvement, I would also like to know it, but please with education and courtesy.
have nice weekend!!! |
16 Jan 2009
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Mietz
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Thank you all soooo much for your nice comments. I�m already feeling much better.  Am just finishing off with a bit of a grumpy Friday. 
Still - Good thought Mena:
5min for thanking for 30 free worksheets... Just think - if each worksheet takes let�s say 2 hours (never ever enough for me, but never mind) -> times 30 -> = 60 hours -> times 60 (minutes per hour) -> = 3600 min -> minus 5min for comments for 30 ws
-> people save: 3595 min.
Sounds a lot to me. Hope I didn�t get it wrong. Maths has never been my strong point...
Point being:
Please send comments for worksheets you download!
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16 Jan 2009
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