George Takei 
🏳️🌈🖖🏽Agreed!
Mei-Ookami ➡️ Fur-Eh@georgetakei same energy and the no hello post:
https://nohello.net/en/
Grinning Cat 
🚫👑"If you feel it's a bit brusque to simply say 'Hi' and ask the question, you can still preface your message with as many pleasantries as you see fit."
Another suggestion I saw: add the pleasantries and small talk *after* the question. That makes it clear they're genuine, and not just a way to warm the person up to your request.
Dmitry Borodaenko@georgetakei Naked pings considered harmful: https://blogs.gnome.org/markmc/2014/02/20/naked-pings/
Naked Pings
Back in November 2009, ajax sent an email on IRC etiquette to Red Hat's company-wide mailing list. I've had to refer several people to it over the years, so I asked ajax for permission to publish it. He agreed. Here it is in all its glory. From: Adam Jackson To: memo-list Subject: On "ping" etiquitte...
U.Lancier@georgetakei Easy solution: When hearing what you should do and decide you don't want to just say:
„For *that* I *am* too busy."
„For *that* I *am* too busy."
Edward Jazzhands
draeath
Professor Smartass
Chris Johnson@georgetakei the answer is always "yes." And it's no lie; if nothing else, I'm busy breathing.
su_liam
Doohickie 
@georgetakei The answer is always, "Yes, but what do you need?"