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SnowWa · 09-22-2006, 12:03 AM

ShowBabyGirl -- I have looked at a lot of your posts - and it seems to me that you've been on YT for quite a while and have had a lot of fun posting and answering other people's posts.

I think forums such as this offer a lot more than just the chance to talk about our Yorkies and share experiences. A lot of difficult and controversial issue come up from time to time -- and for sure, many of us jump in and give our opinons -- about these different things.

My feeling is that I don't know anyone personally ------so if I disagree with anyone - it should never be taken personally. I just disagree occasionally with some opinions that are posted here. And don't think for a minute that I have received a lot of disagreement with some of my own ideas. And - as it should be - often I have had to sit back and rethink some of my own ideas and have been led to change my mind sometimes about some of my own thinking.

Truly - if I weren't allowed to say what I think (within reason), I wouldn't even want to be here. Most of the time (of course) -- I enjoy and totally agree with what everyone else says. And I love to hear the wonderful stories and experiences that all of us have with our Yorkies. But - it is stimulating occasionally to come across topics or opinions that cause differences of opinions. These are the times (if you are broadminded and willing to think things through) that you do become exposed to new thoughts and new ideas and really can learn something new.

**** I don't think disagreement (in itself) is meant to be unkind. It's just another person stating the way they feel. And - we all love to have our own opinions and tell them to the world --- this is human nature!

Having been on numerous forums for years - everything from this one to financial forums, economic forums, a very exciting vocal bird forum, and many others -- I can attest that this is one of the most benign and friendly forums that I have ever visited or been a part of.

I think whenever we visit any forum on the Internet and put our ideas out for the world to see --- we need to be prepared for an occasional disagreement. And - again, I think none of these are personal. People are just responding to whatever another person has said.....this is what forums are all about.

For the most part (99%) - YT is a wonderful place to visit, and we do share a lot of experiences and share a lot of information as well. But - occasionally some of us (myself included) do get a few people coming back at us who disagree with what we have said. This is okay. We need to be open to these responses - and often we can learn from them - I have.

Don't give up on YT -- I think most of us enjoy sharing our ideas - and by the same token - none of us agree with everything 100% of the time.

Keep posting - share ideas, be willing to learn, and have fun!!! And - definitely - don't take things personally!!!!!

Carol Jean

09-22-2006, 12:03 AM	#2
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	ShowBabyGirl -- I have looked at a lot of your posts - and it seems to me that you've been on YT for quite a while and have had a lot of fun posting and answering other people's posts. I think forums such as this offer a lot more than just the chance to talk about our Yorkies and share experiences. A lot of difficult and controversial issue come up from time to time -- and for sure, many of us jump in and give our opinons -- about these different things. My feeling is that I don't know anyone personally ------so if I disagree with anyone - it should never be taken personally. I just disagree occasionally with some opinions that are posted here. And don't think for a minute that I have received a lot of disagreement with some of my own ideas. And - as it should be - often I have had to sit back and rethink some of my own ideas and have been led to change my mind sometimes about some of my own thinking. Truly - if I weren't allowed to say what I think (within reason), I wouldn't even want to be here. Most of the time (of course) -- I enjoy and totally agree with what everyone else says. And I love to hear the wonderful stories and experiences that all of us have with our Yorkies. But - it is stimulating occasionally to come across topics or opinions that cause differences of opinions. These are the times (if you are broadminded and willing to think things through) that you do become exposed to new thoughts and new ideas and really can learn something new. **** I don't think disagreement (in itself) is meant to be unkind. It's just another person stating the way they feel. And - we all love to have our own opinions and tell them to the world --- this is human nature! Having been on numerous forums for years - everything from this one to financial forums, economic forums, a very exciting vocal bird forum, and many others -- I can attest that this is one of the most benign and friendly forums that I have ever visited or been a part of. I think whenever we visit any forum on the Internet and put our ideas out for the world to see --- we need to be prepared for an occasional disagreement. And - again, I think none of these are personal. People are just responding to whatever another person has said.....this is what forums are all about. For the most part (99%) - YT is a wonderful place to visit, and we do share a lot of experiences and share a lot of information as well. But - occasionally some of us (myself included) do get a few people coming back at us who disagree with what we have said. This is okay. We need to be open to these responses - and often we can learn from them - I have. Don't give up on YT -- I think most of us enjoy sharing our ideas - and by the same token - none of us agree with everything 100% of the time. Keep posting - share ideas, be willing to learn, and have fun!!! And - definitely - don't take things personally!!!!! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.