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Originally Posted by FlDebra  If you think the poster should be shown more compassion, told more information, given more links -- then by all means do that. Everyone just has to answer the way their heart guides them. We also have to take into account that when advice or information is given, it is really not to just one person, but ALL the people who wind up reading the post. So, giving tacit approval by NOT saying anything about a person's lack of preparation or regard for their pet, can wind up setting a tone for years to come as that post just hangs out there. I often feel better to lay it on the line to one person, than to give hundreds/thousands the wrong idea and perpetuate a problem. |
I completely agree with this. If you want to see a change in how responses are posted please take a stand and post the way you think the response should be posted. Lead by example.
Differing opinions create heated threads, but usually these threads are very educational.