[bellemarie]

I think the distinction could be a good idea, but even if the thread had of started with her age, I think she got valid advise- when the life of a dog is at stake, I don't think things should be sugarcoated... if her seemingly casual approach had not been mentioned because you all knew her age, would that have helped? I'm sure she's came across a lot worse online than being told to take her sick dog to a vet. And I doubt it would have stopped the threats- just made them focus on her parents instead of her. If people want to be cruel, they will be.
I'm just thinking back to when I was 13- I would have rather be treated and spoken to like an adult, but maybe that's just me- but if I knew that the severity of a situation wasn't being mentioned because of my age, it wouldn't have made me happier... Jmho