Everyone Please Read: Going Forward, We Must Post With More Respect Toward Others

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Jkpal

I've "met" some cherished friends on this site...

I actually have made real friends some of whom live close by....and some a bit farther away; but real friends. And, definitely lots of internet friends ... some I would love to perhaps meet some day.
I would never have thought that in the beginning....I really had some adjustment issues here.

[joyorkie]

Hi Congrats on your Boy Cedric, can't wait to see Pic's. I also now have my Little Lulu Adorable bundle of fluff😃❤

[FreyasDaddy]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

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!

Why would anyone be nasty on a forum about beautiful baby Yorkies?

[Cassie13]

I lost my 16 yr old yorkie and am crying daily. I finally got the nerve after 16 yrs where do you begin. It has been one negative exp after another. I had no idea how some breeders
can be so cruel. Im new to this site and not sure how to work it. One post re the breeder I chose and developed a personal relationship was just destroyed by teading a borrible post about her. Her puppy died and destroyed my hopes. I wont name the breeder. Im crying again
You tell them what size you ate looking for..the weight..see the parents..and I got tirned away .. scams all over.

[sandy simpson]

Cassie,
Don't let rude people take your joy away. Let that stuff go. Stay at peace. I trust the Lord to open and close doors for me. If I do not have peace about a decision I won't do it. Surely you do not want to deal with anyone who lacks respect.

[matese]

Originally Posted by EnzaTG

What a surprise upon finding this ������������

Did you even read the entire thread and the post Cassie 13 made.

Read before making snide comments.
This original thread was from a member that purchased a puppy that died of a liver shunt 4 weeks after buying the puppy, the breeder would not honor her contract. With the help of YT members the buyer was able to be refunded the purchase price per the breeders contract.

Cassie was going to buy a puppy from that breeder until she read the horror story of this breeder selling sick puppies.
Cassie's comment of having negative experience refers to breeders, not YT members.

Cassie's comment about cruel breeder refers to this breeder that is using a breeding pair that one or both of them carries the liver shunt gene.

Cassie's comment of her personal relationship with this breeder was just destroyed after reading what the original poster (OP) went through.

All of cassie13 comments are directed to this breeder that she had chosen to buy her next puppy from. After reading a members personal experience with this breeder Cassie decided to not buy a puppy from that breeder.

Cassie's word scam refers to breeders out to scam the public by selling unhealthy puppies that carry genetic disease.
Cassie's post by no means implys rudeness by YT members.
Cassie received knowledge about a breeder that she would never have known about if she had not come to YT and read about this breeder.
Read the entire story before posting your snide comments.

[Jkpal]

Matese, once again you show how insightful, fair, intelligent, compassionate, and bright you are...I think you are quite wonderful and consider you one of my dearest "yet-to-meet" friends; I am blessed to do so and glad to have you in my life--however that may be!!

[matese]

Originally Posted by Jkpal

Matese, once again you show how insightful, fair, intelligent, compassionate, and bright you are...I think you are quite wonderful and consider you one of my dearest "yet-to-meet" friends; I am blessed to do so and glad to have you in my life--however that may be!!