When someone sends you an item at no cost.

[Mike]

Just wondering what the proper etiquette is for when a forum member sends you something for free, doesn't even charge you for mailing the item. Tell me, what do you do, I know what I do.

Mike

[Spoonrobot]

Did they do it on purpose? 

[Neil]

I thank them privately and unless I believe they'd rather I didn't also in the feedback section.

Strange poll if you don't mind me saying, is their a tale to tell here? Or am I reading too deep

Neil

[Mike]

Just asking is all. Nothing to see here folks, move along.

Mike

[ducktapehero]

The 1st thing I would do is wonder how the hell they got my address. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I thank them in the loudest possible way

[jock1]

Like our own MickD I thank them both in private and public .Generousity is rare these days and everybody should know about it.Praise In Public Reprimand In Private

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Like our own MickD I thank them both in private and public .Generousity is rare these days and everybody should know about it. Praise In Public Reprimand In Private

Well said that man

[Flash]

I like to praise in public, unless I forget (Yes I am getting old.....as new stuff enters my head, old stuff is forced out....I have reached my megabyte capacity in the grey matter  )

However, I also believe in the public reprimand....as long as it is reasonable and honest.  How else can another forum member be warned of a "dodgy" deal/fellow member.

Praise where its due and public reprimand where necessary.

[Poncho65]

I always thank them privately but for some reason I can't remember to go to the Feedback forum very often must be because it's at the bottom of the page

[Hedge Kid]

I agree with public praise 

I think that random acts of kindness should be recognised and never taken for granted.

However, I don't always disclose what the item was because it may not be relevant.

[nuphoria]

Both if it's appropriate, I like to make sure they know they are appreciated.

For instance, thanks Flash for being the first copper to call round who wasn't called out by us first
It was nice to see you and the trinket has gone down rather well

[Flash]

 thanks Flash for being the first copper to call round who wasn't called out by us first
 

Or someone else 

[nuphoria]

 thanks Flash for being the first copper to call round who wasn't called out by us first
 

Or someone else 

You big bald cheeky monkey 

[Hedge Kid]

 thanks Flash for being the first copper to call round who wasn't called out by us first
 

Or someone else 

You big bald cheeky monkey 

You mean "you cheeky monkey with the golden flowing locks" don't you?

[Flash]

Yeah, laugh at the fat - ugly - bald - kid....he has no feelings


































 

[Neil]

 thanks Flash for being the first copper to call round who wasn't called out by us first
 

Or someone else 

You big bald cheeky monkey 

You're not confusing the word chimp and gimp again are you 

Doesn't he look fetching all in red

Neil

[Flash]

All in red 

[Neil]

All in red 

  'Twas a sly reference to the suit. 

Neil

[Poncho65]

All in red 

  'Twas a sly reference to the suit. 

Neil

 

[Benner]

I personally base this decision entirely on who it was.  If it's Mike for example I know he likes a lof of fuss so will wave a flag and sing his praises.