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Originally Posted by ladyjane  It is nice that some people have received help on this forum; but it is not the absolute purpose of this forum. There are other websites on the internet where people can actually get the advice of a vet. I am sure if they don't get answers here, they can use the same way they found YT to find another site. I just think that some members put too much importance into the S&I forum. Not that I don't think it is important or helpful. I just don't think it is a major thing if someone is not here to answer questions that probably should be asked of a vet.
I have found that most who come here want us to diagnose and help them avoid going to a vet. Now, that does not apply to all. But the bottom line is that we are not vets and should not be diagnosing which I see people try to do frequently with questions like, ""did your vet do this or that to your dog?" They are asking leading questions so that they can diagnose which is something none of us should do imho.
It has also been discussed that the Sick & Injured be removed. Many people have a problem with it being here at all. I don't know that I would go that far, but I am very bothered by the people who are trying to diagnose on here. It has always been bothersome to me. |
I just had an idea regarding having to wait for moderation for new posts. Maybe a disclaimer pointing out that new members searching for advice should not wait for a response to their questions since posts are held for review. I'm not sure and cannot remember if this is stated somewhere when you first join the forum.