Reputation etiquette

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Question - do you send thank you notes to people who give you reputation points?

I've never been one to send thank you notes for anything - not because I'm nasty or ungrateful, just because I never thought about it. But I've started doing it (after some not so gentle encouragement from MIL!) and it occurred to me that it might be nice to say a lil 'thank you' to people who take the time to comment on your comments.

Does this make sense? And do you think it's appropriate?

[Lulu]

My love comes for FREE baby, nothing expected in return!

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

My love comes for FREE baby, nothing expected in return!

ROFLMAO, you crack me up Lulu

[Lulu]

Shaddup Nelle....

*goes to bed humming Miss Free Looooovee

[Neenee Jellybeanie]

I had the same question some months back, even with the same title! And yeah, I started replying and saying thanks but I decided not to eventually because I don't expect other people to do it for me, so I don't feel the need to for them. Y'know? It's a nice thing to do though, if you want. But no one will think you're rude if you don't send them a thanks, I believe most people don't.

[Cassius2]

oooh yes i have been wondering the same thing!! thanks for clearing this up for me...

[Nelle]

It makes sense, and I think it's a bit like real life thankyou notes, some people do, some don't, and some people only do some of the time.

I don't often, because I feel there's not much to be said. If someone says 'Well said' or 'Great post', I tend to smile, and feel good, but I think I'd feel a bit awkward PMing someone to say, thanks for saying that. I kinda just assume they know it's appreciated.
If someone makes a more detailed comment though, I might PM to continue the discussion.

I think it can be appropriate though, so while it's not something that everyone would do (and those who get heaps of rep all the time, or heaps for the one comment would be pretty busy!), I think it's definitely a sweet thing to PM and say cheers!

ETA:

My love comes for FREE baby, nothing expected in return!

Mate, you wouldn't BELIEVE the self-restraint I'm exercising right now...