I have been a long time member here and I believe YT has changed a lot since earlier days. It used to be that when someone came on with a question, they got friendly advice. These days, I've seen time and time again when a person is attacked. Instead of friendly and supportive advice, it is demands...and that person darn well better take that advice, or else!
I am with those that are no longer comfortable with posting a question here and normally find another place to go for that. A couple of months ago, my Libby suddenly became very ill. I took her to another vet because my vet was out of town. She was treated and sent home. By 11:00 that night, I thought she was dying. Her diarrhea became straight blood and she could hardly hold her head up. I couldn't get the vet to meet me at the clinic. Years ago, I would have come here for advice, but found another place that was very supportive. If I'd put a thread here, I probably would have been chastised for not getting in the car and driving 8 or more hours through a major blizzard and closed highways to get her to an ER clinic. PTL Libby survived with the help of a vet in Africa and another in Washington, and some very supportive friends.
I still love this place and will continue to come back, but my blood boils every time I see a thread where someone has asked an innocent question that turns into an ugly free for all. I realize it's the internet, and people have opinions, but give your opinion in a nice way and if they don't take your advice, take a chill pill and walk away. |