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Originally Posted by dinkyweil  My experience has been that Yorkie Talk has been very helpful and kind.
I have read a few posts though that come across as judgmental. None to me, but some others.
I'm not an experienced Yorkie owner, but I know others are. This is why I come to the site.
I think sometimes when you "know better" that it is hard to understand those who don't know much at all. People make mistakes and come to YT to ask for help, and they always get it . Sometimes though there are also responses that are harsh criticisms about their mistakes.
Overall, I think the basic core of YT is extremely supportive and loving. |
Sometimes there are harsh criticisms. Often times though, we look at posts, as learning or teaching tools. For visitors to this site, can and do do searches. So when for eg: there is a point to be made, about health testing, vet checking, etc, that point always needs to be made.
And yes we as human beings do make judgements. If you think about things from the point of view of protecting the dogs, that point of view is where many come from. We can and do differ on our verbage, our ability to or desire to couch things in strong yet clear terms.
Let me give you a for instance: First time poster, comes on in Sick and Emergency: my pup is throwing up , has bloody stools, seems to be unsteady on his feet. I'm a ...... fillin the blank and can't afford vet care, what can I do? So worried about my pup.
How do you respond?