Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4607088)

Each computer has its own IP that tells its location. It is similar to a mailing address or telephone number.

We started talking about this because someone said their IP changes all of the time and the IP is in different states...highly unlikely but it was just another attempt to try to cover up her identity which at this point is a total waste of her time.

When you connect at a wifi hotspot, your IP will be whatever is assigned to them. When you use a work computer, you will have their IP.

Some IPs do change (I am talking about each computer...not traveling from place to place)....Internet Service Providers sometimes do that. Those are called dynamic IPs. Static IPs are those that remain constant.

You could call your ISP if you really want to know what you have, but honestly it should not affect you at all anyway. The one thing I have seen is on networks such as IRC, whole blocks might be banned because of dynamic IPs because, if a person is a trouble maker, they can just recycle and have a new IP and join.

I can look around and see if this is explained better somewhere on the internet....... I have some basic knowledge of it but not in depth knowledge so I may not be explaining it well.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 4607095)

:eek::eek::eek::confused::confused:
........OMG!!.............. If this had all been written in "Yakkistangolanguise", it would not have been any further from my ability to comprehend what y'all are talking about!!! Let me get back to my "on-off" button, my "drag to copy" button, my "file" button, and see if I can unscramble my brain after trying to understand what was said by the posts above!!! Leaving the "computer sleuth business" to all of you that know what in the world you are doing!!!

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4607108)

At least we know that Gemy and Judy won't be trying to make us believe they are someone else. :D

Originally Posted by gemy (Post 4607045)

Mark I read this thing twice and I sure don;t GOT IT. I think the person who wrote this is from the DARK WEB:eek:

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4607108)

At least we know that Gemy and Judy won't be trying to make us believe they are someone else. :D

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 4607640)

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Oh 'ell no!!! I am doing good to remember who I am for real!!! I have NEVER been any good at lying (about going surfing!) or sneaking (skipping school to go surfing!!!)...the couple of times I tried that in high school, I got caught and punished! So I just gave up trying to lie....it is much easier for me to tell the truth so I dont have to remember what I have said!!!

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4606568)

Actually your version is not exactly what occurred. Here is where a lot was said....specifically about this posting thing...he/she said the following and I will post the link after I quote what he said:

P.S. LadyJane—I'm new, but not new. I've come to the forum and read posts off and on for a really long time; then I registered for a username, but didn't post for a long time. So, just new to posting.

He/she said the above BUT the join date for him/her is November 2015 ..
not a long time at all.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/4604498-post16.html


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He/she kept insisting he/she was in Colorado . but the moderator called him/her out on it...that is further along in that thread. He/she was more than likely posting from where the breeder lives. If you find that difficult to believe from me, then why not message the moderator and ask? She commented here and rarely confronts people so something clearly was up...and my guess it was the breeder.

Originally Posted by Buster Brown (Post 4607896)

Well she Cindy ZacharyDY did live there in 2006 ?Trick or doggie treat?? and is in computer software. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-cynthia-routtu-345463

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 4465267)

I’ll get right to the point: we’ve been receiving a huge amount of communications from members who are concerned/venting about some of the harshness and aggression they’re seeing/perceiving in the community. This harshness pertains to both new and old members - on both the receiving and giving end of things. We’re hearing there is a pervasive feeling that members are being driven away via disrespectful, snarky, disdainful, extremely aggressive, and downright mean posting styles. This needs to stop.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 4608074)

I have noticed an increase in complaints by people that have limited communication skills on a public forum, and they misinterpret any post that disagrees with what they have said, or a post that suggests they have more important issues that need addressing, or they complain about being told they need to be vetting their dog, or they take offense at a posters style of posting, or speech patterns, or even typing styles...OMG!!!...the list goes on and on! All this criticism for advice and help, given for free, and by people that are knowledgeable in a vast array of different topics.....but apparently not delivered in a cadence or style or speech pattern one finds politically correct or benign......maybe we need to have a "For Adults Only" section, where adults come to ask other adults a question, and then adults respond to the question, offering their knowledge about the topic, possibly actually helping the poster, utilizing adult suggestions and direction, delivered in an adult manner. No insults or belligerence or judgmental criticism, by either person.....just a question/answer session......posters that only appreciate and tolerate "warm and fuzzy", can stay out of the "Adults Only" section. Bold, straight forward honesty is not the same as ridicule, insults, harassment, and condemnation, and should not be considered or misinterpreted as such.....

Originally Posted by SirTeddykins (Post 4503728)

Some people think with logic and some think with feelings and neither way is better - just different.

I, for example, am a logic person. I understand things and communicate that understanding via logic which is not always construed as "nice" to a feeling person because truth is often blunt. In my opinion, one should adapt their feelings towards truth - not the other way around.

Yet, social intelligence is important especially on a forum where all sorts of personalities converge. What good is logic without the ability to express it so that it can be shared with and learned by others? So, I have to ensure that I try very hard to come across as understanding AND logical. I must understand that not everything is logical and feelings can be the most illogical of all things. However, without the compassion of a feeling person, my logical statements would not always be well tolerated.

Albert Einstein said, "Gravitation is not responsible for falling in love."

We all need each other to grow. So, LOGICIANS, if you state a fact, try to do so compassionately. FEELERS, if someone states a fact, try to see it as good intent rather than an attack on your character.

Give and take is key to effective communication.

I think someone stated in an earlier post that we all care about the dogs. That's the thing to remember. We can learn from each other so that our dogs benefit from our knowledge and our love.

:cheers: Drinks on me.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 4608074)

I have noticed an increase in complaints by people that have limited communication skills on a public forum, and they misinterpret any post that disagrees with what they have said, or a post that suggests they have more important issues that need addressing, or they complain about being told they need to be vetting their dog, or they take offense at a posters style of posting, or speech patterns, or even typing styles...OMG!!!...the list goes on and on! All this criticism for advice and help, given for free, and by people that are knowledgeable in a vast array of different topics.....but apparently not delivered in a cadence or style or speech pattern one finds politically correct or benign......maybe we need to have a "For Adults Only" section, where adults come to ask other adults a question, and then adults respond to the question, offering their knowledge about the topic, possibly actually helping the poster, utilizing adult suggestions and direction, delivered in an adult manner. No insults or belligerence or judgmental criticism, by either person.....just a question/answer session......posters that only appreciate and tolerate "warm and fuzzy", can stay out of the "Adults Only" section. Bold, straight forward honesty is not the same as ridicule, insults, harassment, and condemnation, and should not be considered or misinterpreted as such.....

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 4608086)

I totally understand where you're coming from :). Your post regarding different posting styles etc, reminded me of this wonderful post from page 20, remember this...? Good one.

Originally Posted by orcst (Post 4609499)

As a really excited new member I agree with this type of behavior not being allowed. We all love our babies and are just looking for support on how to be the best parents we can be to them.

Originally Posted by chasingbella (Post 4611470)

What a wonderful post and obviously much needed! The fact that this topic even has to be addressed among adults is completely absurd to me. Like teaching compassion, mannerisms and filter. I have been a member for just a short time now and absolutely love the topics, interaction and site as a fun & most helpful resource to me. Our fur babies are like our children, they eat with us, sleep with us, go on vacation with us, completely interact and completely involved in our every day lives. I see posts where pet owners are completely beside themselves with grief and fear over there fur babies health and come with questions, concern, participation and feedback not attack. It all has to do with delivery, not sparing someone's feelings to the truth but as a human being having compassion, tact and yes sometimes filtering your response. it makes newbies such as myself not even want to participate but why exclude myself from such a wonderful sight for someone's poor behavior. I commend your addressing this issue, but somethings just cannot be taught

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 4465267)

Hi all -

Firstly, I just want to say what a wonderful community YT is, and that I hope this thread can help us all think about improving our presence here during interactions…even if it just means tweaking our posting styles a bit.

I’ll get right to the point: we’ve been receiving a huge amount of communications from members who are concerned/venting about some of the harshness and aggression they’re seeing/perceiving in the community. This harshness pertains to both new and old members - on both the receiving and giving end of things. We’re hearing there is a pervasive feeling that members are being driven away via disrespectful, snarky, disdainful, extremely aggressive, and downright mean posting styles. This needs to stop.

We cannot be a community or call ourselves a community if we don’t come together sometimes, as a collective, and agree to do better. Well, it’s time to come together and agree to do better...to be more aware of giving (yes, GIVING) respect, to be more kind, to be more compassionate and supportive.

No one is asking anyone to be a Pollyanna or to not be themselves. We’re merely asking that, in your interactions, you strive harder and TRULY commit to what is mentioned in the previous paragraph. It’s not that hard -- and if it IS hard for you, then perhaps this isn’t the right board for you and perhaps it’s time to move on from YT to find an environment that does fit.

We are not asking much. If you do think we’re asking too much, then 1) this is not the community for you 2) you’re being self-centered and 3) you need to develop your insight into human beings, other than yourself. WE ARE NOT ASKING MUCH.

It is okay to speak your mind here at YT. However, it is not okay to simply justify any means you deem fit to meet your end goal. We believe in being STRONG advocates for dogs/animals - but not, however, at the expense of the human being behind that dependent and innocent dog. Please do not assume or think that it’s okay to behave any way you please merely because it’s in the interest of an animal. We all need to be decent here and post w/ a modicum of respect…EVEN when and especially when dealing with someone who is doing everything we are personally opposed to. Your opposition to another human being’s behavior does *not* mean you are right, nor is it a fact that they are universally and categorically wrong….it merely means you have opposition. Please learn to deal with it because it’s not going away.

If we see excessively negative and/or badgering posting styles, we will be warning people or suspending people and/or permanently banning members’ accounts.

This is an open discussion in terms of feedback, thoughts, concerns….so please feel free to share. This post is not aimed at anyone, so please do not make assumptions. It was driven by the sheer amount of concerned members who expressed themselves via PMs and on the forum itself. Thank you for reading! :)

Originally Posted by MarkFromSea (Post 4615683)

It's gotten a lot better here in the last six months or so. Who's not here anymore? LOL ;)

Originally Posted by Roxie1320 (Post 4617526)

Hi everyone. My name is Roxie and I am a new owner of a 3 lb 4 year abused rescue yourkie her name is Kelsey and we absolutely love her. It has been a long time since I had a pet so I am hoping to learn and share a lot with you guys.