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Originally Posted by RebelBelle  I think if we had this discussion in a year or two several of you would be on the other side.
Many of the newer members may not have any idea how many pups the longtime members that you're criticizing have saved from pain or illness. Or how many owners they've saved from heartbreak. The fact is that Nicole (TLC) and others post because they DO care. They knew that they were saying something that the OP in the original thread didn't want to hear, and knew that they would be accused of harassing her by some. (Unfortunately this is not their first rodeo... ) But they posted anyway despite her defensive tone. It was in her best interest as well as the pups that she have all the info going in. And how could their tone have been self righteous if they've been in the same position? They were just sharing their hard won wisdom. I'm sure they wish that they had been given that same information thousands of dollars and buckets of tears ago.
I'm sure that they DO get tired of people REFUSING to listen or acknowlege what they are saying with a tirade of "I know better than you..." But they don't throw fits and threaten to quit because they know how important it is to keep posting and to help those who need it. That's what's YT's about.... sharing knowledge and a common bond: love for our babies! I can say this much... without knowing any of them in person, there are countless YT members I would trust with Jamie if the situation arose because I can tell by their posts that they care as much about my baby and ALL animals as much as they care about their own. Unfortunately, I can't say that about the OP in the original thread.
I would be as passionate as necessary to keep someone from jumping off a bridge whether they liked it or not. This situation isn't much different. So let's cut those who provide us all with so much knowledge a break... |
VERY well said!! I've been VERY riled up over a few threads in the last few days, as I know many of us have!! And normally it doesn't get to me, but to see the way some people are talking to other, longstanding members who I RESPECT and do nothing but good, ticks me off to no end. I have to say, I'm in with TLC and a few of the others like me, who are NOT afraid to say what they feel.. NO SUGAR ADDED!!
SO..... I'm off to the SoCal YT meetup now!! I'm going to enjoy other members and our Yorkies!! (The reason we are here remember??)