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Beenherebefore
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I'm getting a little bored reading this phrase in practically every thread where something new is revealed.

 

It's almost become an addictive phrase which has grown to be meaningless.

 

Comments welcomed slight_smile

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Is it not a polite thing to say to someone who posts something you have enjoyed or found useful?

I'm not trying to ruffle feathers, just giving my take.
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Beenherebefore
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@Toby wrote:
Is it not a polite thing to say to someone who posts something you have enjoyed or found useful?

I'm not trying to ruffle feathers, just giving my take.

I invited comments deliberately @Toby 

 

I think, used as often as it has been, the phrase has become insincere and as Bambino said disingenuous, rather than being just a polite response.

 

Also there are many variations of polite phrases that can be used to acknowledge an informative post.

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I'm going to keep asking questions so that I better understand slight_smile

 

How is it less meaningful when used more often? Of course, I do not mean twice in one thread, as that would be a little strange, but which threads warrant a 'thanks for sharing' and which do not?

 

I would really appreciate your thoughts on variations @Beenherebefore . The more ways we have to show constructive appreciation, the better.

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Example from @Anonymous recent post "Thank you, much appreciated" is an acceptable alternative.

 

"Thanks for sharing".........sharing what?

 

To share : have a portion of (something) with another or others

 

Grammatically, it is a meaningless phrase and such phrases/words when used repeatedly lose any credibility and sincerity.

 

Used as often as it has been in the Community, it now comes across as provocative, disparaging or derogatory.

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And often patronising

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I am in complete agreement with Beenherebefore. The phrase has been used so often that it's now meaningless. It's become the Community equivalent of "Have a nice day".

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@Beenherebefore wrote:

Example from @Anonymous recent post "Thank you, much appreciated" is an acceptable alternative.

 

"Thanks for sharing".........sharing what?

 

To share : have a portion of (something) with another or others

 

Grammatically, it is a meaningless phrase and such phrases/words when used repeatedly lose any credibility and sincerity.

 

Used as often as it has been in the Community, it now comes across as provocative, disparaging or derogatory.


Thank you for sharing that information slight_smile

 

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However your definition is only partially correct:

 

Sharing: To relate (a secret or experience, for example) to another or others.

 

Source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sharing

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Hi guys,

I have spoken to my colleagues in the community and we're all in agreement that there is absolutely nothing wrong with the phrase 'Thank you for sharing'. Its a polite thing to say and is not something that should be negatively in any way.

I'm closing this thread now, as this stance is one that will not change and everyone has had a chance to air their views.

Cheers and have a wonderful day everyone.
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