I usually tend to keep my nose out of drama like this but I really agree with Rachels point that this post was not about puppy mills in any way shape or form. She was announcing her puppies new name and was looking for a response to the name. It's possible that she didn't know that APRI supports puppy mills, it's an honest mistake, I didn't know untill this thread. But instead of getting a huge lecture about how bad puppy mills are and why would you waste your money, it could have been put in a less abrasive, more tactful way. Maybe like "cute name rachel but did you know that APRI supports puppy mills? maybe you could try _____ (fill in the blank) instead." I do notice that many many posts get out of hand like this all over an innocent post from someone that is maybe younger and maybe hasn't had a bunch of dogs throughout their life. If you want to help these people you need to be welcoming and be willing to take them by the hand and teach them not just dump a whole bunch of information out like that. My step dad used to lecture me about everything and it got to the point where I would automaticaly tune him out as soon as he started. I learn by simple explinations and someone taking my hand and walking me through it. I'm sure other people are the same way. Next time if you want to inform someone about puppy mills (or anything really) don't come at them like "how dare you don't know this" teach them like they are your child and they are learning something new. |