Those that are upset about being asked to consider a little softer approach seem pretty irritated and yet the way they have been spoken to isn't nearly as harsh or blunt as what some people around here have done to others. Heck I've pretty much "sugar coated" what could be said and yet some folks don't seem hardly receptive at all. I haven't said that anyone here is a horrible parent or that their dog will probably die or that they shouldn't be allowed to own animals etc. . . Could it be that people have a hard time being asked to change what they are doing even if it's done in a nice way? How do you suppose some OPs feel when they experience a full onslaught of "blunt truth" not "sugar coated" in the least? Or does that matter?
The admins shouldn't have to say something in order for people to be civil and I'm not just referring to this particular thread and I'm not the only one who has noticed these repeat performances and the deffiance that ensues when those involved are asked by others to tone it down a little. The admins by the way actually did step in because of a post on this thread that crossed the line and I think it's sad they should ever have to worry about such things.
Those who are busy feeling justified, go ahead and continue to be as blunt as you please, and rejoice in your rightness as long as the admins don't step in. I wasn't aware that was really the point, but good to know. I mistakenly thought the point was to help dogs and their owners which is kind of tough to do if the owner stops listening or stops coming here.
To me it kind of comes down to actions and results. If the result of some people's actions by being overly blunt etc. is that people leave YT because they are offended and our desire is to help dogs and owners then the only thing we can try to change on our end is how the people are being treated. It would seem logical to try and treat people better so they stick around and learn, thus benifiting the dogs we say we are concerned about. . . .unless of course driving people away is the desired result. In which case keep on keeping on.
Well ladies it's been real and it's been fun but I can't say it's been real fun. Ta ta |