Re^4: Sometimes, just saying "Thank You" is not good enough

Hear, hear. It would be nice if there were some way to e.g. send somebody a 6-pack of beer for doing what amounts to a favor. This sort of micro-barter-thank-you system is the way a lot of things work in the meatworld. It would feel awkward giving someone cash for what amounts to a small favor, just as it may seem awkward donating some nominal sum via a donate button-- how much is appropriate? $5? $10? What is someone's time actually worth? A small material gift on the other hand connotes respect. There doesn't seem to be a good internet analog yet. Maybe there's a business model here...

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Re^5: Sometimes, just saying "Thank You" is not good enough by Jenda (Abbot) on Jun 14, 2010 at 22:39 UTC
A friend of mine is a physiotherapist ... she's paid from the health insurance, but people keep on thinking they should give her a little more ... she's severely oversupplied with chocolate. What did I want to say by this ... material gifts are problematic. For example what the heck would I do with your 6 pack of beer? I don't drink beer. And I seriously doubt I could find anyone who'd want a pack of american beer over here. Jenda Enoch was right! Enjoy the last years of Rome.	[reply]
Re^6: Sometimes, just saying "Thank You" is not good enough by jffry (Hermit) on Jun 17, 2010 at 01:09 UTC
Jenda wrote: I seriously doubt I could find anyone who'd want a pack of american beer over here. Then they've obviously never tasted Arrogant Bastard Ale.	[reply]
Re^7: Sometimes, just saying "Thank You" is not good enough by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Jun 17, 2010 at 01:26 UTC
Gosh! A whole 7%. Now this is what you call beer! :)	[reply]