> At the least, its a communication that you are about to ask them something, i.e. check back here in the next minute or so while I type out my question.
This is part of what makes it such poor etiquette. You've created this ambiguous, open-ended distraction for the other person. You expect them to divert focus away from what they're doing so they can poll the chat channel waiting for you to get your thoughts in order.
At least include some context so they have a better idea of what you're about to ask.
This is part of what makes it such poor etiquette. You've created this ambiguous, open-ended distraction for the other person. You expect them to divert focus away from what they're doing so they can poll the chat channel waiting for you to get your thoughts in order.
At least include some context so they have a better idea of what you're about to ask.