This may be like fartin' in the wind but just wanted to share a short rant about private message decorum.
First off let me note that in this forum, one cannot turn private messaging off (if there is a way please let me know because I want to do it)
That being the case, I've received PM's from several forum members which I've gladly responded to, sometimes at length, only to have them not answer at all, not even to say "hey thanks for the reply- not interested in carrying this convo on any longer." I can't help but feel like I've provided some "masturbatory fodder" without so much as a thank you. I actually enjoy hearing that what I've shared edifies or excites someone. So even if that's all I've provided, I'd like to hear some feedback. I'm an intelligent person and not a PM-a-holic, I can tell when a convo's pretty much come to an end and can easily and respectfully bring it to a conclusion.
So please have some common courtesy and either don't write if you do not intend to respond, or if you do write be prepared to respond even with a brief "that was great- nice chatting with you."
Just my .02 cents.