I think...and we all know what I think is just what I think, to be taken or left --- when someone asks a question...even if the question is phrased in such a way that it appears the one asking isn't highly educated - in Yorkie matters, et al...that those that choose to respond should simply answer the question(s) and try to keep personal opinions on the back burner because their personal opinions are just that, whether those opinions have some basis in fact or not, just answer the question if you know the answer, if not, why respond at all?...unless of course the poster specifies they are not looking for an answer to a specific question and are seeking to hear personal opinions on a matter.
It seems to me that for those that have a deep seated need to express their opinions should post those opinions as new threads in the discussion part and then those that have the same opinions could have a back and forth discussion with them, thus keeping the attacks in check. Throwing in your opinion and not answering the question posted does nothing to reinforce one's professional and educated status on a subject. Also anything beyond the answer unless it is to state a particular stat (absolutely proven as fact) related directly to the question is simply fodder for fools and addresses only the responder's need to keep reinforcing their own beliefs, which presents itself as questionable as to its reliability and basis in fact. Therefore when going beyond just answering the question the responder should also provide a direct reference to their quoted stat if they want your addition to be taken seriously. Think of it as a peer-reviewed paper.
~KC |