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Originally Posted by concretegurl  Really good points.
I will really try to and I think I have been over the last year, try to just give non-harsh advice to the point of a positive resolution (but I'll really note my choice in words)...in the first post I make to a thread...it is very frustrating when someone responds but refuses any and all sounds advice.
Examples I chose something I've never read here specifically as not to offend anyone:
OP: my dog has been hit by a car how do I make a splint?
MY Initial response: please take your dog to the vet
OP responses again: so dog is now super lethargic and not eating
what do I do now...no we aren't going to the vet that cost too much or it's too far away a 20 minute drive is just too long and it's already been 4 days the vet will just want to do an expensive surgery now since immediate care wasn't sought, did I mention that she's 3 or 4 pounds and pregnant by a basset pound about to deliver?
MY subsequent response:&^%$ *&^5 #$(@    |
Lol, I was expecting ""Really?" & "Good to know." from you!
I agree with yorkietalkjilly who said, "But the intent is not to hurt the feelings of the OP but speak in a direct fashion,
since kinder, more gentler-worded posts are clearly not getting through." So sometimes a more direct post is needed. I really do understand the frustration, I'm not sure how much we can help some of these people.