Read the above posts quickly. Here's my two cents
(i) Newbies are less likely to update because
- they can't re-find the site
- their life does not revolve around YT as many of ours (mine included)do
- they are not yet familiar with our YT "culture" where it is good manners to post an update
- we scared them off with a few unintentionally harsh reponses that may have been absolutely correct, but not what the OP wanted to hear
(ii) Long-timers may not update because
- didn't like the way they were answered
- just plain forgot, and a gentle PM would probably be enough of a reminder
- they are very busy following whatever advice we gave them, still in the middle of the emergency/issue, and caring for baby has to come first over posting an update to quell the YT ritual worrying
Why is it YT culture to worry so much anyway? I understand we all care deeply about yorkies everywhere and about each other, and caring is a great thing. Worrying however is pretty pointless. The threads where there are more posts of "OMG it's been 2 hours..3hours....3 hours :15 minutes....3 hours : 16 minutes etc...hope the OP and doggy are okay, I'm really worried so I PM'd OP 27 times!" than actual content are quite tedious to wade through to find the actual update.