| lynzy420 | 07-24-2014 07:46 AM |
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Originally Posted by Cat2861
(Post 4469595)
Hmmmmm.....This thread was started because of negative, demeaning and aggressive posting styles and it is so evident when you read through the threads. I understand that their are strong minded people because if you ask my husband he will tell you I am the biggest strong minded person he has met. Most of the times it's a good thing but at other times it's not. Lol. People do stupid stuff everyday whether it's to themselves, another person or animal or in life general and demeaning them or being aggressive towards them is not going to change them. Don't get me wrong...I am the biggest advocate for animals and there are tons of posts that I have cried when I read them. To the point where I can't read them anymore. I believe the only thing we could hope is when they come to YT looking for help we can guide them and encourage them to read the threads and maybe, just maybe they will learn from their mistakes. Since I have gotten older, throughout the years I have had to learn to bite my tongue when others have said or done something stupid. I realized that not everybody has common sense, smarts, education, ethics, etc. I go at it in a different approach now. The other point I like to make is that expressing our opinions in writing whether it's on a forum, letter or e-mail is tricky enough because it can be emotionally charged. Sometimes we need to just step back, re-read and adjust our phrases, tone or words. That's just proper writing etiquette. You know how in an e-mail people get offended that others write in caps because they feel that you are yelling at them which may or may not be the case. Just remember that your tone cannot be heard in writing like it could be in person.
Just MHO....Have a great day!
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The bolded red statement is absolutely NOT true. Many of us have changed, and many of those to come here will change, they will learn and they will become educated and they will become better animal owners/breeders/lovers. There are many more better animal owners/breeders/ etc., here then NOT. Most of us here are here to make a difference, to bring about change.
My final statement on this thread is I am extremely disappointed that this has been made in to a YT opening thread in the General Section. This by far ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT represent the whole of YT. These threads that are being singled out are FEW AND FAR BETWEEN... I think YT represents a whole lot more than what is being headlined here.
It is a wealth of knowledge, education, experience, advocacy, support, POSITIVITY made possible by thousands and thousands of posts and threads where many of the members have contributed valuable time energy, research, experience and expertise in the fields of health, training, care, medical (experience and professional) emergencies and even fashion.
Additionally, it is a collection of views, schools of thought, training and beliefs meshed together to make YT what it is. YT is a place to learn and see all sides of every single aspect regarding Yorkies and MORE.
I for one agree that there are certain HOT TOPICS, especially when it is blatantly apparent that a pup is being NEGLECTED and or the potential for such. I agree there have been moments, but again in my view they are few and far in between compared to all the good things, posts, threads of YT.
That YT is so out of control that a sticky reprimanding a few threads is representing us to Newbies as an opening statement to me is wrong and I am astounded, what a shame and what a gross misrepresentation, in my eyes anyway....I feel very badly for all of those who have always contributed so MUCH of themselves on and off the boards that their few moments of shame are bringing them the most fame....Very Sad. | 