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Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom  This is just my opinion, but I think, especially when new people come here and post about a problem, they are frantically searching for answers. They are probably doing lots of internet searching and may even forget they came here once the problem is resolved. I'm not saying its right, just that I can see how it happens.
I joined a pond forum once when my fish were leaping out and committing suicide. Mostly I read, but I did post my question. About 6 people responded, I found a link to a homemade filtering/no chemical process which I printed and copied. Our fish and pond have been healthy for years. Of course, by the time I realized it had worked and gone to find the forum, I couldn't find it anymore.  I hadn't thought to save it in my bookmarks, and couldn't remember the name. After a bit, I gave up. Since I wasn't an active, regular participant on the site, I, honestly, had forgotten what it was called. I like to think no one lost sleep worrying about my fish. |
I know I found this site one Sunday afternoon when I could not find a vet open within one hours drive. I was frantically searching for answers and visited probably a hundred sites, some forums, some not. I received many answers to a post here withing only a few minutes, and I did thank everyone when I decided to make the drive to a vet ER. I spent the next weeks nursing her back to health and only focusing on getting her better. If I had not returned, it would not have been due to any unappreciation. I have NEVER been an online chatter until this site. No facebook, myspace, nothing. However, Nancy1999 sent me a direct message and I felt very touched with her sincere concern.
I know we often expect or want updates, but lets not assume the worst of people who come here for help and may not return. We have to be thankful for the opportunity we're given and that we were hopefully able to help. Many of you have been angels to someone with your posts. I mean how many of us have went back and told our teachers, doctors, or angels unaware how they helped us. I too worry about furbabies I read about on here and look for updates. However, I uderstand the feeling of desperation when you are looking for help for your baby, not necessarily a friendship site to join. Thanks to all you YorkieTalkers who do continue to come back and keep this wonderful place going!! I am addicted and will now spend hours on here...and I wonder why this place stays a mess!
