I think it's the little things like that that can make a huge difference. Even if it's just a short, quick reply like you mention, it is still very satisfying to at least be acknowledged by someone!
Also, on a slightly similar note, I remember reading that the guys at Pinterest sent out thousands of emails to the initial users of their site. Now, I'm not saying that that was the sole reason for Pinterest's massive success, but it definitely didn't hurt 'em!
I think it's the little things like that that can make a huge difference. Even if it's just a short, quick reply like you mention, it is still very satisfying to at least be acknowledged by someone!
Also, on a slightly similar note, I remember reading that the guys at Pinterest sent out thousands of emails to the initial users of their site. Now, I'm not saying that that was the sole reason for Pinterest's massive success, but it definitely didn't hurt 'em!