OK to compliment AskMe response?

February 11, 2005 11:57 AM

Is it befitting to compliment a response in Ask Metafilter?
posted by Mean Mr. Bucket to Etiquette/Policy at 11:57 AM (10 comments total)

Or does it just get in the way?
posted by Mean Mr. Bucket at 11:57 AM on February 11, 2005

if it's helpful, like: "Great idea foobar232, I'll try that when I get home" that's fine.

stuff that's more like "that's hilarious foobar232" not so much, as it's more like clutter IMO.
posted by mathowie (staff) at 12:06 PM on February 11, 2005

Sorry MMB, I would have dropped you an email if you had one in your profile. You included a fairly lengthy excerpt from a comment a few above yours and said that it was hilarious. I agree, it was totally hilarious, but noting that didn't add to the thread or answer the already-borderline "should I get a monkey?" thread. Maybe you want to drop Mayor Curly a line and let him know directly?
posted by jessamyn at 12:07 PM on February 11, 2005

I left my comment a bit too quickly, but what I mean is the first example I gave seems like a vote of confidence given to advice that makes it appear more valuable to others looking for the answer. The second just bolsters the goofing around and silly answer aspect, which is fine every once in a while, but doesn't really require follow-ups.
posted by mathowie (staff) at 12:10 PM on February 11, 2005

Thanks!
posted by Mean Mr. Bucket at 12:42 PM on February 11, 2005

Great idea foobar232, I'll try that when I get home

Glad I could help.

that's hilarious foobar232

Not worth the $5 though.
posted by foobar232 at 1:22 PM on February 11, 2005

Not worth the $5 though.

OMG
posted by FieldingGoodney at 2:18 PM on February 11, 2005

That's hilarious foobar232.
posted by rooftop secrets at 4:31 PM on February 11, 2005

which one is the salad fork again?
posted by trondant at 9:52 PM on February 11, 2005

{close}
posted by squirrel at 10:46 AM on February 12, 2005