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Originally Posted by Jaspermom Nicely said!
This may sound a bit harsh, but I have been thinking about this for awhile. I have heard a few say that sometimes people may be afraid to post because they are afraid they will get bashed. I submit that anyone who is afraid of being bashed knows from the start that they have done something not quite right, and are perhaps in fear of bashing because of guilt.
Anyone who has a legitimate question or comment should never be afraid to express it, no matter what kind of answers they get. These things are only words. Words cannot hurt you unless you allow them to. They cannot wound or scar unless you take them that way. Take them with a grain of salt, folks. Of course, postings with spoonfuls of sugar are better, for sure... 
When you begin a thread, ask yourself what kind of answers do you expect? And sometimes it helps if you express that too. Tell people "please do not lecture me, I only want to know...", and perhaps they won't do it.
I love YT. I have learned a lot here. I have never yet been hurt by a post. I cringe for other people from time to time, however. I would love to see everyone live happily with each other, but the nature of the human beast would never allow that. There will always be controversy. Always be differences of opinion. Civility is needed to make this easier to bear.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Happy 2006, YT! I expect to be here for many years to come!  |
GREAT POST AND AWESOME ADVICE!
To think...I use to be one of those that was afraid to post sometimes but then I thought screw it. I've met some wonderful people here and some not so wonderful but that's okay. I'll take the good with the bad. I love the site as a whole.
The one thing most of us have in common is that we all love our furbabies! We want what is best for them...after all, isn't that why most of us are here?
I don't agree with some of the posts (breeding tinies is #1) out there and I've voice my opinion on them. After all, this is the world wide web and things that are posted are for all out there to see. Off topic for a second...I use to wonder (and still do) why people went on those talk shows (like Springer or Montel) to talk about their personal lives then scream and yell that people were being unfair to them. Don't want people to know your personal business, then why go on the show.
People come here for opinions and advice. I still do that.
Happy 2006 to you as well!