Why can't you update us???????

[nneessaa]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

This is just my opinion, but I think, especially when new people come here and post about a problem, they are frantically searching for answers. They are probably doing lots of internet searching and may even forget they came here once the problem is resolved. I'm not saying its right, just that I can see how it happens.

I joined a pond forum once when my fish were leaping out and committing suicide. Mostly I read, but I did post my question. About 6 people responded, I found a link to a homemade filtering/no chemical process which I printed and copied. Our fish and pond have been healthy for years. Of course, by the time I realized it had worked and gone to find the forum, I couldn't find it anymore. I hadn't thought to save it in my bookmarks, and couldn't remember the name. After a bit, I gave up. Since I wasn't an active, regular participant on the site, I, honestly, had forgotten what it was called. I like to think no one lost sleep worrying about my fish.

Love the fish story . I usually find threads about sick dogs late, and am always happy to read the good ending (for the most part).

[hillies]

Originally Posted by London01

Why is it YT culture to worry so much anyway? I understand we all care deeply about yorkies everywhere and about each other, and caring is a great thing. Worrying however is pretty pointless.

We're all a little neurotic, and that's OK. It's because we love them and they can't tell us what's wrong like a kid can.

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by London01

Read the above posts quickly. Here's my two cents

(i) Newbies are less likely to update because
- they can't re-find the site
- their life does not revolve around YT as many of ours (mine included)do
- they are not yet familiar with our YT "culture" where it is good manners to post an update
- we scared them off with a few unintentionally harsh reponses that may have been absolutely correct, but not what the OP wanted to hear

(ii) Long-timers may not update because
- didn't like the way they were answered
- just plain forgot, and a gentle PM would probably be enough of a reminder
- they are very busy following whatever advice we gave them, still in the middle of the emergency/issue, and caring for baby has to come first over posting an update to quell the YT ritual worrying

[Mommy2Lacey]

Truthfully I think alot of them forget the link. I've been guilty of it in the past. And yes it was a forum on ponds. However now I opt to be notified of new replies. I do get upset over the fact that people forget we are real people here and we do care and worry, so I understand what you're saying.

[PANAMA69]

I don't understand either why they don't update us, there is sticky from admin said that need to update, but maybe they get busy or if is like me I don't get any notifications from yt so maybe they don't and think that nobody cares and/or nobody has posted on their thread