[mickash]

Thanks for your replies.

Yes, I can understand that some people might check back, take on-board any advice, use it and either forget or can't be bothered to pass on their thanks.

It's also possible they figured something out themselves or got advice elsewhere or just forgot to revisit their thread. It's difficult to tell.

I just wondered if the "last activity" was a good indicator of whether they had called back and even seen the advice.

It's possible they have called back using a different PC/laptop/phone to the one they signed up with.

Michael.

P.S. I agree this is a generous group, well mannered and repectful. Other forums I have viewed (not related to vintage electronics!) have been full of abuse and ridicule of "newbies" asking for advice.