NO RETURN

Here's something that is getting under my skin. Companies that don't get back to you about your result as a candidate. I spent time communicating with a certain company about their position. The President of that group actually took the time to call me two or three times to do a phone interview. Finally had the phone interview and was asked to send references and work examples. I did as requested. A little over a week later I sent an email asking as to my standing in the process and was told that I was being considered along with a few others. Well, that's fine and I expected that. Two weeks later I sent an email thanking him for taking the time to interview me and asked what the status was of my application. A week and a half later, I still don't have a reply. Can someone tell me why these large companies will play these games? I just don't understand. I think it is rude beyond measure. At least give me the courtesy of a "thanks but no thanks" so I know where I stand.

How many others have had this happen to them?