Dear all,
I read all your comments and, so far, here is what I would like to add.
- We still need to help new members, no doubt about that of course, and I will continue to do so, even if I do not shout it loud
I agree that they should rather post their questions than PM several members though, they will gather more information probably.
- Language/Cultural barriers: my experience in English is very limited.
Having said that one of my bosses is UK native and he would never start a mail without a "Hi Stephane" nor end it without a "best regards, cheers, warm regards, kind regards".
As for US natives, I understand the idea to be straight to the point but again I don't remember having received a PM from Jetsons that did not start with "Hello Stephane" even his first PM to me, when I was a total stranger and very fresh newbie (I choose Jetsons to name only one, but all of them did in fact!).
I don't think the "Hi and bye" is a pure "old world" habit.
- Am I trying to educate other members here? No, it is impossible to do so
As for awaiting a "Thank you" in reply to my answer