A Word on Thanks

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​Gratitude seems in short supply online and even in person.  Perhaps this is no surprise.  But, it does surprise me and disappoint me as well.  A few examples:

I recently had an email from a colleague in another university asking me for some advice on using badges in online classes.  I sent an email back with links to the resources I use, badge graphics, descriptions of assignments, and links to course syllabi.  

The response: nothing.

A few months ago I sent someone a copy of my recent CD of original music.  The copy was not sent unsolicited but as the result of a fairly extensive conversation about various things including a shared interest in writing music.

The response: nothing.

I'm not whether these are just two isolated, atypical examples or indicative of a larger trend.  I fear that a larger trend is at work.  

I know people are busy.  Everyone is busy, distracted, stressed, etc.  

I don't expect effusive responses.

But, is it too much to expect a small "thank you?"  

P.S. Thank you for reading my blog!