Early Monday Semi-Rant - YorkieTalk.com Forums

BamaFan121s · 12-17-2007, 05:31 AM

Just wanting to get out some frustrations on something...just generally speaking...

Why do people join YT JUST to try to sell their puppies?

They never participate in any other converstation or topic on YT but they hijack threads and PM people trying to sell their dogs. They accumulate a few posts and then they don't log back in and become active again until months or more later when they have their next litter they are trying to sell.

I just don't get it. I almost feel like we are being 'used' for free advertisement.

OK, mini-rant over.

I feel loads better now.

tumismom · 12-17-2007, 05:38 AM

lol..I am glad you are feeling a lot better!

BamaFan121s · 12-17-2007, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tumismom

lol..I am glad you are feeling a lot better!

Well, when I checked my PMs and had one from a new member here that I'd never even heard of trying to sell me a 'super small, cute for only $400' and I looked and the only posts by this person were similar and trying to peddle pups, it kind of hit a nerve....

tumismom · 12-17-2007, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Well, when I checked my PMs and had one from a new member here that I'd never even heard of trying to sell me a 'super small, cute for only $400' and I looked and the only posts by this person were similar and trying to peddle pups, it kind of hit a nerve....

i agree..that's just a bad form! really..some people ..i with you gf!

Mardelin · 12-17-2007, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Well, when I checked my PMs and had one from a new member here that I'd never even heard of trying to sell me a 'super small, cute for only $400' and I looked and the only posts by this person were similar and trying to peddle pups, it kind of hit a nerve....

One of my pet peeves too.....

New members only coming on to sell their puppies...jumping in the middle of conversations to do just that...sad, sad, sad.....Sometimes I wish that the option to sell puppies here was non-existant.

omega · 12-17-2007, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

One of my pet peeves too.....

New members only coming on to sell their puppies...jumping in the middle of conversations to do just that...sad, sad, sad.....Sometimes I wish that the option to sell puppies here was non-existant.

Either that or only donating members or something like could sell - just like anything else people want to sell, they have to be donating members.

On the other hand, I got my Kaya from someone who had to rehome her baby and she posted on here about her. If she hadn't been allowed to, I wouldn't have my sweetheart!

So I guess I have mixed feelings but do agree that it doesn't seem fair to others who have to be donating members to sell even a sweater.

Mardelin · 12-17-2007, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by omega

Either that or only donating members or something like could sell - just like anything else people want to sell, they have to be donating members.

On the other hand, I got my Kaya from someone who had to rehome her baby and she posted on here about her. If she hadn't been allowed to, I wouldn't have my sweetheart!

So I guess I have mixed feelings but do agree that it doesn't seem fair to others who have to be donating members to sell even a sweater.

I know darn if you and darn if you don't. I don't think prohibiting the selling of pups would eliminate it, since there are other patterns that one can see when one is advertising:

I just bred my boy/girl....my girl is having puppies right now.....see pics in the nursery.....It's a subtle way of posting the pups prior to the 10 week rule, other than joining the featured breeders section.

So, glad you got your baby, Kaya........

Abbey · 12-17-2007, 06:07 AM

I am glad you feel better. There is so much more to this sight than selling puppies.... I hate parting with my babies....

BubblPopElectrc · 12-17-2007, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Well, when I checked my PMs and had one from a new member here that I'd never even heard of trying to sell me a 'super small, cute for only $400' and I looked and the only posts by this person were similar and trying to peddle pups, it kind of hit a nerve....

Report them to admin!

BamaFan121s · 12-17-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Report them to admin!

Well, they weren't rude in the post, and there is nothing in the 'rules' that says they aren't within their right.

BubblPopElectrc · 12-17-2007, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Well, they weren't rude in the post, and there is nothing in the 'rules' that says they aren't within their right.

You're not allowed to send random, unsolicited PMs (or something along these lines), according to admin.

I had to report someone for that once because it kept happening.

BamaFan121s · 12-17-2007, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

You're not allowed to send random, unsolicited PMs (or something along these lines), according to admin.

I had to report someone for that once because it kept happening.

Oh really? Hmm...good to know!

gutu28 · 12-17-2007, 06:42 AM

I agree! Why do you have to be a donating member to sell blankets or clothes, but not PUPPIES!? I would think that would cut out a lot of it..I guess it wouldn't stop those PMs, though..

jp4m2 · 12-17-2007, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Just wanting to get out some frustrations on something...just generally speaking...

Why do people join YT JUST to try to sell their puppies?

They never participate in any other converstation or topic on YT but they hijack threads and PM people trying to sell their dogs. They accumulate a few posts and then they don't log back in and become active again until months or more later when they have their next litter they are trying to sell.

I just don't get it. I almost feel like we are being 'used' for free advertisement.

OK, mini-rant over.

I feel loads better now.

That was the first thing I thought with the recent incident concerning a member getting a very sick pup from a new poster...there really should be a different way of doing the for sale section.....That was really sad for the member to go through.....

MyFairLacy · 12-17-2007, 09:45 AM

LOL I was seriously thinking about writing this exact same thread a couple days ago!! Girl, we must think a like (except when it comes to food

). I look in the for sale forum often and hate to see new members posting puppies for sale...esp. when they are non-donating members and using their first post to sell puppies! Why is it that you have to be a Donating member to sell items but not puppies

Seems like it would be MORE important to require a donation and certain amount of postings for a breeder than someone just selling dog clothes... I just think it opens up YT members to so many unreputable breeders. There just ought to be more requirements for selling puppies on this website. I've seen a broker trying to sell a one pound tiny, sick puppy (yet denying she was a broker

), people breeding their oversized yorkies, people breeding undersized yorkies, and just overall way too many BYBs selling them here

I just don't trust these new members only using YT to sell their puppies

12-17-2007, 05:31 AM	#1
BamaFan121s YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,141	Early Monday Semi-Rant Just wanting to get out some frustrations on something...just generally speaking... Why do people join YT JUST to try to sell their puppies? They never participate in any other converstation or topic on YT but they hijack threads and PM people trying to sell their dogs. They accumulate a few posts and then they don't log back in and become active again until months or more later when they have their next litter they are trying to sell. I just don't get it. I almost feel like we are being 'used' for free advertisement. OK, mini-rant over. I feel loads better now. __________________ ...........Misty........... Trixie * Lexi * Chipsie

12-17-2007, 05:38 AM	#2
tumismom Owned by Tumi & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,729	lol..I am glad you are feeling a lot better! __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF MS.TUMI,MS.TSUBI AND MS.GRACIE! I LOVE MY BABY GIRLS!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CRAZY CLUB!

12-17-2007, 06:42 AM	#13
gutu28 Lovin' the Cali kisses! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 2,963	I agree! Why do you have to be a donating member to sell blankets or clothes, but not PUPPIES!? I would think that would cut out a lot of it..I guess it wouldn't stop those PMs, though.. __________________ Larissa and Cali Love VINTAGE?

12-17-2007, 09:45 AM	#15
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 9,486	LOL I was seriously thinking about writing this exact same thread a couple days ago!! Girl, we must think a like (except when it comes to food ). I look in the for sale forum often and hate to see new members posting puppies for sale...esp. when they are non-donating members and using their first post to sell puppies! Why is it that you have to be a Donating member to sell items but not puppies Seems like it would be MORE important to require a donation and certain amount of postings for a breeder than someone just selling dog clothes... I just think it opens up YT members to so many unreputable breeders. There just ought to be more requirements for selling puppies on this website. I've seen a broker trying to sell a one pound tiny, sick puppy (yet denying she was a broker ), people breeding their oversized yorkies, people breeding undersized yorkies, and just overall way too many BYBs selling them here I just don't trust these new members only using YT to sell their puppies __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

12-17-2007, 06:07 AM	#8
Abbey Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 24	I am glad you feel better. There is so much more to this sight than selling puppies.... I hate parting with my babies....