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I would think it would be more reasonable and not so much noise if the poster was to put thanks in the original post at the very bottom. (If they just must say thanks)
Ties were required as part of dress code, the internet was blocked, email was only for managers, and phones didn't have voicemail until two years ago. We are a "little" old school. XD
While this has all been fun. Soon, I will probably not be allowed to use the forum given the current rate of down votes. I must have struck a chord with someone, since Jon's answer has been removed from the Hello World Question.