[seainthecity]

I feel that feedback on a seller is an excellent resource for new buyers. If someone is advertising themselves or receiving advertising in some way, whether directly or indirectly on a site, feedback should also be part of the forum. I own a saltwater fish store and there are several forums (Reef Central, frags.org, Reef Monkey, etc.) where hobbyists can both applaud and complain about store services/livestock. It allows me to know if there are problems I need to deal with and also lets others be better informed. Not only does it allow buyers to beware, but how fair would it be to come on here and read nothing but good about a breeder when there are negative aspects I can't find out about as well. There are so many folks who are new to pet ownership and need help in finding good sources for pets with high standards and integrity. This is what will shove the bad from the business and keep the good breeders going. Just do a search for info on yorkies and just about 90% of the topics that pop are sellers/breeders. Misleading forums...those that allow for positive feedback but discourage negative, are bad for any hobby or business. I love this place and hope that folks are able to post with legitimate concerns when the need is there. Just my 2 cents. Marcye