moniquet Posted March 24, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 24, 2016 What does thank you for sharing really mean:confused: I see it used quite a lot but only when people complain about something. eg. Poster says my last Princess cruise was awful and there is always someone says thank you for sharing. However, if someone says their last cruise was great no one says it. Does it mean get lost, shut up complaining ;) or am I imagining it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 24, 2016 they are being sarcastic :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted March 24, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) When spoken in conversation it is almost certainly done sarcastically or (when making a complaint with a business) condescendingly: the unspoken second half of the sentence is either "...but I don't give a toss" or "...but I can't (or won't) do anything to assist you". In writing on a message board my thinking is that it is meant to be casually dismissive: "Well, your post was nothing I actually care about, but props for the effort anyway I guess :rolleyes:" Also a very effective device for running one's post count up ;) Edited March 24, 2016 by fishywood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted March 24, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 24, 2016 When spoken in conversation it is almost certainly done sarcastically or (when making a complaint with a business) condescendingly: the unspoken second half of the sentence is either "...but I don't give a toss" or "...but I can't (or won't) do anything to assist you". In writing on a message board my thinking is that it is meant to be casually dismissive: "Well, your post was nothing I actually care about, but props for the effort anyway I guess :rolleyes:" Also a very effective device for running one's post count up ;) Personally I prefer "thank you for your feedback" ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted March 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 24, 2016 they are being sarcastic :rolleyes: Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 24, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 24, 2016 When spoken in conversation it is almost certainly done sarcastically or (when making a complaint with a business) condescendingly: the unspoken second half of the sentence is either "...but I don't give a toss" or "...but I can't (or won't) do anything to assist you". In writing on a message board my thinking is that it is meant to be casually dismissive: "Well, your post was nothing I actually care about, but props for the effort anyway I guess :rolleyes:" Also a very effective device for running one's post count up ;) Thanks for the feedback.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted March 25, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 25, 2016 When spoken in conversation it is almost certainly done sarcastically or (when making a complaint with a business) condescendingly: the unspoken second half of the sentence is either "...but I don't give a toss" or "...but I can't (or won't) do anything to assist you". In writing on a message board my thinking is that it is meant to be casually dismissive: "Well, your post was nothing I actually care about, but props for the effort anyway I guess :rolleyes:" Also a very effective device for running one's post count up ;) Yes, and one or two posters also post nothing but welcome to cc along with the thanks for sharing, to up their count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted March 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Yes, and one or two posters also post nothing but welcome to cc along with the thanks for sharing, to up their count. Dinner ding, it's all about the post count. At least that's my thought on it. Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 25, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 25, 2016 When I write thanks for sharing, I am not being sarcastic (most of the time :)) but mean it. If they share information or an announcement a cruise line made, a change in their policies etc, I appreciate someone taking the time to write it on these forums and let us know. I don't understand all the negativity about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted March 25, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thanks for the feedback.;) Ans thank you for sharing your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted March 25, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) When I write thanks for sharing, I am not being sarcastic (most of the time :)) but mean it. If they share information or an announcement a cruise line made, a change in their policies etc, I appreciate someone taking the time to write it on these forums and let us know. I don't understand all the negativity about it. All comes down to the emojis being used 'Thanks for sharing.:rolleyes:' is sarcastic :p Otherwise I see it as a thanks for the information (and upping the post count) Edited March 25, 2016 by SadieN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 25, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Perhaps we should stop saying thank you to those who genuinely try to share info that could be useful for some other people. :sigh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted March 25, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Yes, and one or two posters also post nothing but welcome to cc along with the thanks for sharing, to up their count. You know I've been here for years, and I actually just started noticing this! A handful of members do this - most peculiar! :p :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted March 25, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 25, 2016 What does thank you for sharing really mean:confused: I see it used quite a lot but only when people complain about something. eg. Poster says my last Princess cruise was awful and there is always someone says thank you for sharing. However, if someone says their last cruise was great no one says it. Does it mean get lost, shut up complaining ;) or am I imagining it. It is akin to when a Southerner says " Bless your heart". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted March 25, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 25, 2016 You know I've been here for years, and I actually just started noticing this! A handful of members do this - most peculiar! :p :D Thank YOU for sharing. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 25, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 25, 2016 When someone takes the time to provide thoughtful feedback that I read I do take the time to thank them for sharing their feedback. I don't have to agree with what they said but it's good to get all types of feedback on a cruise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted March 25, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 25, 2016 When someone takes the time to provide thoughtful feedback that I read I do take the time to thank them for sharing their feedback. I don't have to agree with what they said but it's good to get all types of feedback on a cruise. That's my view as well, though I don't reply to every post. I'm never sarcastic when I say it. P.S. I don't care about my post count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniquet Posted March 25, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thanks, as I suspected. I once did a slight whinge on Cunard board years ago and got thanks for sharing. Seems to be cropping up more recently.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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