LOL...boy if I had a dollar for everytime I've seen that lecture...
Trust me, you are not the first to express those same concerns. I think one of the biggest problems is that it's hard to interpret the typed word and many times things are misinterpreted on all sides. I think that 'tact' and 'rudeness' are a matter of opinion and how we each individually interpret things. I also think that many times people get upset when they don't get the support, answers and adivce they
want, but instead get the facts they
need. Bottom line is, not everyone should breed and not every dog should be bred--that's not opinion, that is fact. If someone truly new to this breed is unaware of that and the risks involved, then IMO they need to be told--it's much better than the alternative.
I've seen many long time, very accomplished and respected breeders here 'walk' from this forum because they were accused of being "rude" when all they did was give an answer. If it were me and my bitch's life was on the line, I'd rather have someone experienced and knowledgable telling me like it is instead of people just trying to 'be nice to me.'
But alas...this has all been said before, by all sides, all arguments and points stated and made and in the end, it makes NO DIFFERENCE. There are strong opinions here
because people
are passionate about this breed. (Otherwise none of us would be here!
) It's unrealistic to expect everyone here to conduct themselves in a manner in which everyone agrees on universally...because no such "manner" exists. (And that would be quite boring, I think.) People DO have a right to express the way they feel and their opinions, regardless to if others like it or not. And if they disagree with something that is posted, they have the choice and right to either express their opinion or ignore the thread. But still, that is their right, hate it or love it. That's just the way it is. If you can't handle differing opinions and strong personalities, then a public internet forum isn't the place for you. I have found that if it starts to really get to you, it's helpful to take a break from YT for a while and focus on something else for a bit, because if you are determined to change the way people react or post or their tone, you are going to be VERY disappointed both on this forum and in life.
