Re:Ask HN: Do you ever contact people who have had a positiv...
by Narigo on Monday January 20, 2020 @04:36AM
(#22097637)
It's nice to see that I'm not the only one with that intention :)
I have contacted just a few people (every two/three months) and sent them longer texts with specific examples of why something they did or said had a positive impact on me. The channel does not matter to me, it depends on what kind of contact possibilities I have to that person. It's usually a really long compliment, which I let one or two persons, who know the one I'm writing to, proof-read. I want to make sure it conveys the genuine "thank you" and does not make me look like a stalker or trying to flirt.
Since I only got a ~33% response rate, I am unsure whether I should continue doing that - 66% of the people I've contacted probably see me as a weirdo...
Re:Ask HN: Do you ever contact people who have had a positiv...
by _Microft on Monday January 20, 2020 @02:51PM
(#22101615)
Different point of view: they might think that your message warrants a proper answer instead of a one-liner and they have not gotten around to write it yet.
I have contacted just a few people (every two/three months) and sent them longer texts with specific examples of why something they did or said had a positive impact on me. The channel does not matter to me, it depends on what kind of contact possibilities I have to that person. It's usually a really long compliment, which I let one or two persons, who know the one I'm writing to, proof-read. I want to make sure it conveys the genuine "thank you" and does not make me look like a stalker or trying to flirt.
Since I only got a ~33% response rate, I am unsure whether I should continue doing that - 66% of the people I've contacted probably see me as a weirdo...