Important new policy/rule at YT

[Quiverful]

I think this is a great idea! Thank you!

[CoCos_Mom]

It's sad that these rules even have to be implemented. I'm happy to say that my short time here has been quite pleasant.

[CouversMom]

I think this is a great idea. I hope that this will make people think a little more before they post.

[MommytoMiles]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

We are implementing an additional rule to YT and wanted to make everyone aware of this change. We feel this additional layer of consequences may help with some ongoing issues we’re aware of at YT.

The suspension rules and banning rules will remain the same. However, for quite some time we’ve noticed that some members, while avoiding breaking the rules to the point it warrants a suspension, are responding to members in such a way that is not conducive to the kind of community YT strives to maintain.

A fair example of this can be seen in some threads of the ER section. The intent of the ER section is for people to ask for help, and receive support and advice. The advice should be constructive, but it should not cross over into the realm of attacking, judging, making assumptions, and jumping to conclusions about the correctness of a member’s choices or their overall ability to be a pet-parent. That kind of communication isn't productive for the pet-parent, or for the dog in need of help from that pet-parent.

There is a lot of room at YT for many different opinions, so this is not to imply that people shouldn’t share their different opinions. Rather, a variety of opinions has always been encouraged at YT. What we’re asking is that people behave more calmly and that people try harder to resist posting when they’re angry or when they’re feeling too provoked by a subject, a member, a situation, or an assumption. We're all capable of voicing our opinions, no matter what they are, in a constructive and useful manner; we can disagree with respect.

Going forward, when a suspension isn’t warranted but some kind of consequence is needed – YT may disable a member’s access to whatever section of YT which is applicable. For example, if a member is causing too many issues in the ER that prove problematic to the intent of that section, we will disable that member’s access to the ER section for 1 week; the second time it happens, we’ll disable access for 3 weeks; after that, indefinitely. And as per the usual rules currently in place, suspensions will apply if it is more appropriate than disabling access.

We hope this will help toward changing the atmosphere where change is needed at YT, and that this will help maintain the spirit and intent of YT.

Sounds good!!! Thanks again, Whylie's Mom.

[EarthAngel]

Thank you Ann for all that you do for our community and improving it for all of us.

[nanahas3]

If I get disciplined I will know I deserve it and strive to do better thanks for the updates .

[sophias mommy]

Thanks for the update, I think this a change in the right direction

[MamaZiggy]

thank you thank you thank you

[Maximo]

Thank you Ann for the update and for all that you do for the YT community.

[Connie]

Good plan!

[zowiandnikasmom]

Originally Posted by lisaly

Thank you, Ann. I know it's very difficult being in a position to moderate this forum and to keep such a diverse group of people happy. You give of your precious time to help all of us, and I greatly appreciate all that you do. You always have a kind heart and really set such a wonderful tone for us, even when I know you are often holding in a lot of your own emotions for the good of our community.

agreed! thank you ann!

[kjc]

Great idea! Thanks for all you do!

[Patti]

Thanks!! YT is such a great place I hated to see people getting bashed.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by kjc

Great idea! Thanks for all you do!

Thanks for the effort you put into keeping this a helpful place, with wonderful, intelligent, input from so many people on so many different levels, as opposed to a place where people are afraid to post for fear they will be attacked, criticized, humiliated, berated and ganged up on for trying to participate in constructive "continuing education" about our babies! This is a forum that ENCOURAGES participation from all members, not condemnation between members! To that end Ann, thanks for keeping us on track!

[linda44]

sorry theres issues going on but appreciate all the hard work you and admin do to keep yt a speciallace. thanks