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chattiesmom · 07-24-2008, 03:49 PM

I agree completely and entirely. Your post was absolutely fantastic and should be read by ALL YT members with an open heart and mind.

Unfotunately, some of our members feel they have the right to speak their minds - and some of thier minds lack good internet manners. When you don't know or see the person on the other side of the screen, it is very easy to forget or even care that they have feelings. I LOVE YorkieTalk and consider its members my extended family - and just like my blood kin - some I love and like to spend time with and some I avoid.

I have always felt that when a person is in a crisis situation, it is a time to embrace and help, and then if they need to be "scolded" do that privately - not many people are willing to accept information or change their ways if they are openly ridiculed. We should strive to teach by example ....

4doggiemama · 07-24-2008, 04:09 PM

deleted my post

Judy in Waco · 07-24-2008, 04:15 PM

Thank you. I feel the same way.

Deegan's mom · 07-24-2008, 04:19 PM

What a great post! I applaude you for standing up for yourself. I truly agree with you 100% that people shoould realize that not everyone knows it all, and if they want to inform you of something or let you know a better way of doing it that they should be polite about it. Way to go girl!! But I hope some peoples comments don't scare you away from the group - there's alot of nice people willing to help you learn in a nice fashion.

Tcarnagie · 07-24-2008, 04:32 PM

I agree with you 110%. I have been a member on here since 2006 and I have made very little posts due to the fact that some of the people here are very mean. When I got my Yorkie it was from a BYB and I did not know any better, but after reading some of the people on here, I did not participate because I did not want to get "jumped on" for something that I knew little about. I was only looking for a lap dog, not one to show or breed, but after reading about others that were the same as me, I politely became a bystander just looking and not participating.

There is a lot of great info on this forum and I would love to feel someday that this is part of my family.

sweetneas · 07-24-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wigfur

I've been a member here for a few months now, I've donated, joined a few groups and even signed up for the GE which I can not wait to see who I get to spoil.... But lately such hateful posts have made me wonder about this forum. I understand everyone wants to educate people,and things like "teacup" yorkie and "puppymill" words upset everyone. But something I would like to remind everyone, we didn't all always have the understanding we do now,and many of us,myself included are still learning how to care for our precious babies. But would it not be better to be a lil easier on new members looking for information and wanting to understand the breed. Rather then chasing them away and making them feel they can't ask questions about anything because they will get hateful comments in return? Try to remember, we are all people here, we are not perfect,NONE of us are. Try to remember what brings us here is our love for our lil fur babies and our want to keep them safe and do right by them. Think of how much most of us would not learn if we did not have other Yorkie Owners to teach us? Papers, no papers, no matter where the puppies come from,they are all the puppies we love. Gentle not so rough... I love this place,and would like for everyone that comes here new to get the same chance I did to learn about their lil ones. Try to remember each poster is a person , not just font on a screen.

Wow, I have only been a member a short while and I have seen some pretty nasty posts, usually directed at newbies. A lot of times I won't even post for fear of being torn apart.
You're post is so right-on Wigfur. Thank you for posting it.

Ange · 07-24-2008, 05:02 PM

A little kindness goes a long way. When you know better,you do better!

Welcome all newbies and their babies! I'm glad your here

Yorkiekids · 07-24-2008, 05:04 PM

I totally agree with your post. We're really all here to learn, not to be critized.

megansmomma · 07-24-2008, 05:17 PM

I came out of hiding to have a voice too. Your post pretty much says it all! I think we could be friends

Jodi

KimberlySRN · 07-24-2008, 05:27 PM

Well said…

TeddyBear · 07-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcarnagie

I agree with you 110%. I have been a member on here since 2006 and I have made very little posts due to the fact that some of the people here are very mean. When I got my Yorkie it was from a BYB and I did not know any better, but after reading some of the people on here, I did not participate because I did not want to get "jumped on" for something that I knew little about. I was only looking for a lap dog, not one to show or breed, but after reading about others that were the same as me, I politely became a bystander just looking and not participating.

There is a lot of great info on this forum and I would love to feel someday that this is part of my family.

I so agree with you. I have been on here a long time and I should have a lot more posts than I do, but am so scared I would get cut down or something. I have two yorkies whom I love more than words can say. Starsky is from a byb and grew to be a lot bigger than I was told he would be. He is 11 lbs and I was told he'd be 6. I didn't know anything about what to look for when getting a yorkie and I assumed the breeder was right. Then Shylah came and I didn't realize until after I got her she was probably from a puppy farm because the breeder was on the bad list of breeders. She is beautiful to me but a little shy. She had some sickness when I got her at first but now she is great. I would never trade my babies for anything. They are perfect the way they are. They are pets and a big part of the family. Would we make fun of what someone's kid looked like, or how they are raised? I would hope not.

For My Coby · 07-24-2008, 05:45 PM

I've been busy this summer and not on YT as much as I crave.

So I want to welcome all newbies and truly wish that that they/we always felt welcomed by all. But YT is HUGE. So while there may be some hurtful replies, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ALL NEWBIES search out some other YT'ers. Don't leave! There are many many more kind people here than there are unkind ones. And I know that many unkind ones don't even mean to be. So if you don't click with some, please don't leave. Just search out some others of us to bond and chat with!!

Welcome All!!!

nencm · 07-24-2008, 05:49 PM

Just today another member that JUST joined was driven away because of all the nasty comments on another thread. People come here looking for answers on how to properly care for their babies (regardless of where they come from). Not to have others be condescending and rude because they don't agree with someone else. It's very disheartening.

andibaby · 07-24-2008, 05:50 PM

Very nicely said! Thanks for that

!

YorkieLover9 · 07-24-2008, 05:52 PM

Amen to that Wigfur!

07-24-2008, 03:49 PM	#16
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I agree completely and entirely. Your post was absolutely fantastic and should be read by ALL YT members with an open heart and mind. Unfotunately, some of our members feel they have the right to speak their minds - and some of thier minds lack good internet manners. When you don't know or see the person on the other side of the screen, it is very easy to forget or even care that they have feelings. I LOVE YorkieTalk and consider its members my extended family - and just like my blood kin - some I love and like to spend time with and some I avoid. I have always felt that when a person is in a crisis situation, it is a time to embrace and help, and then if they need to be "scolded" do that privately - not many people are willing to accept information or change their ways if they are openly ridiculed. We should strive to teach by example .... __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

07-24-2008, 04:09 PM	#17
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	deleted my post __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012): Last edited by 4doggiemama; 07-24-2008 at 04:11 PM.

07-24-2008, 04:15 PM	#18
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Thank you. I feel the same way. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-24-2008, 04:19 PM	#19
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	What a great post! I applaude you for standing up for yourself. I truly agree with you 100% that people shoould realize that not everyone knows it all, and if they want to inform you of something or let you know a better way of doing it that they should be polite about it. Way to go girl!! But I hope some peoples comments don't scare you away from the group - there's alot of nice people willing to help you learn in a nice fashion. __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

07-24-2008, 05:02 PM	#22
Ange Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 165	A little kindness goes a long way. When you know better,you do better! Welcome all newbies and their babies! I'm glad your here __________________ Member Of The CRAZY Club

07-24-2008, 04:32 PM	#20
Tcarnagie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 1,705	I agree with you 110%. I have been a member on here since 2006 and I have made very little posts due to the fact that some of the people here are very mean. When I got my Yorkie it was from a BYB and I did not know any better, but after reading some of the people on here, I did not participate because I did not want to get "jumped on" for something that I knew little about. I was only looking for a lap dog, not one to show or breed, but after reading about others that were the same as me, I politely became a bystander just looking and not participating. There is a lot of great info on this forum and I would love to feel someday that this is part of my family.

07-24-2008, 05:04 PM	#23
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I totally agree with your post. We're really all here to learn, not to be critized. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

07-24-2008, 05:17 PM	#24
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Yeah for you! I came out of hiding to have a voice too. Your post pretty much says it all! I think we could be friends Jodi

07-24-2008, 05:27 PM	#25
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	Well said… __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

07-24-2008, 05:45 PM	#27
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	Thanks for posting!! I've been busy this summer and not on YT as much as I crave. So I want to welcome all newbies and truly wish that that they/we always felt welcomed by all. But YT is HUGE. So while there may be some hurtful replies, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ALL NEWBIES search out some other YT'ers. Don't leave! There are many many more kind people here than there are unkind ones. And I know that many unkind ones don't even mean to be. So if you don't click with some, please don't leave. Just search out some others of us to bond and chat with!! Welcome All!!! __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

07-24-2008, 05:49 PM	#28
nencm YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: clifton, nj Posts: 321	Just today another member that JUST joined was driven away because of all the nasty comments on another thread. People come here looking for answers on how to properly care for their babies (regardless of where they come from). Not to have others be condescending and rude because they don't agree with someone else. It's very disheartening. __________________ I love my angels...Bella, Missy, Feebee, Mocha

07-24-2008, 05:50 PM	#29
andibaby Owned By Ace and Lizzie Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,028	Very nicely said! Thanks for that ! __________________ Andrea-Momma to Ace Lizzie and baby Sid

07-24-2008, 05:52 PM	#30
YorkieLover9 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 556	Amen to that Wigfur!