To ALL YT Members! Please Read***

[Jenn218]

Thank you!! All you moderators/Admin are great and wonderful people for doing what you do! You try to make this a good/safe place for people to come with their questions and you are always looking out for all of us on here. Thank you for taking the time out of your lives to do this for us all!

A big BRAVO for bringing this up.........I too have received comments that I thought were not very nice and I have read many-a-post that had turned into something it shouldn't. I know it's not just the newbies that get "picked" on, but it seems like we are all in school...where the new kids or the kids with questions get bullied! Let's please stop!

I absolutely LOVE YT and can't wait to meet several of the people here....I stay at home and live in the "sticks".....I turn to YT as a glance into the outside world! HA! No, I really am addicted to YT and it is nice to have a place where I can go to ask questions, post replies in hopes to help someone or brighten their day.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you....for putting up with all of us....and for a WONDERFUL place for all of us to go!

[hzlis]

Thank you very much for the post. My mommoa always told me "to do unto others as you would have them do unto you". I know it is from the Bible. I am not here to bible thump you either. But I always remembered that and I hope that I do live my life that way. If I ever hurt anyone's feelings I want them to pm me and tell me about it. I would feel so bad if I did do that. Thank you very much for the reminder.

[chloeTG]

I'm very new to YT (only visited the site a handful of times) and do more reading than posting but was absolutely apalled by some of the responses people have gotten in answer to their questions, right down to the I've googled your name. Many people on this site talk about how they hate to see how the world is today...I'm young still (24) but I do know how a little kindness will go a long way. This doesn't just include dogs/animals...it includes humans too!!!

I've just recently adopted a yorkie and wanted to learn as much as I could in order to take care of her the best way possible. I have learned more than I knew before but also I'm sad to say I've learned how people who are not professional breeders or long time owners have to defend themselves everytime they come to this site. Those of you with new babies that you may have done little research on and didn't know anything about abusive puppy mills...but still loved this beautiful and inquisitive breed of dog...move on from this point...don't beat yourself up and enjoy your little one. Now you know what is out there and what to look out for! Thank you Kimberly for bringing this to attention! The rest of you...spoil em' rotten!

[LitlbitRanch]

Well Said!
I am still a newby and love to read more than post and I too have felt "put down" at times. Like I am not in a certain IN CLICK back in highschool (over 20 yrs ago).
I love the posters who have some incouraging words because that is what we are here for... to get help and advise. And love some great deals on baby clothes/accessories for our little ones.
As I think back to the bad comments I just need to take a breath and remember what my mother and grandmother had to say. If you cant say something nice....
Anyway, I love my Yorkie Mutt/"designer dog" and I still Love YorkieTalk!

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Originally Posted by chloeTG

I'm very new to YT (only visited the site a handful of times) and do more reading than posting but was absolutely apalled by some of the responses people have gotten in answer to their questions, right down to the I've googled your name. Many people on this site talk about how they hate to see how the world is today...I'm young still (24) but I do know how a little kindness will go a long way. This doesn't just include dogs/animals...it includes humans too!!!

I've just recently adopted a yorkie and wanted to learn as much as I could in order to take care of her the best way possible. I have learned more than I knew before but also I'm sad to say I've learned how people who are not professional breeders or long time owners have to defend themselves everytime they come to this site. Those of you with new babies that you may have done little research on and didn't know anything about abusive puppy mills...but still loved this beautiful and inquisitive breed of dog...move on from this point...don't beat yourself up and enjoy your little one. Now you know what is out there and what to look out for! Thank you Kimberly for bringing this to attention! The rest of you...spoil em' rotten!

Awesome post!!

You too KimberlyAnn...we can use a few more Kimberlys here at YT!!

[simonandhallie]

I think that now is a good time to re-read this again!

[TXGirl]

Originally Posted by simonandhallie

I think that now is a good time to re-read this again!

I agree, especially after a couple of replies I just read...

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Thanks for this thread Kimberly.

I think this thread was awesome when it was first posted and has made a big difference here in just this short time.

I see less negativity and more friendly open-minded responses, less clique-like exclusive behavior, and more inclusive and kind posts. Some of those who thought negativity was okay because they are anonymous behind the computer screen are posting less and hopefully have realized that YT is not the place for that. We don't want those members to leave but to realize that they can be "nice" even when they don't agree with someone else's post.

We all deserve respect and civility. I think the members here recognize this and are making a concerted effort to reflect before they post and think of a newbie's reaction to what they are writing. That is a great test to apply before hitting that "submit" button.

Yorkie Talk is the best and that cannot be denied. All forums have growing pains and as things continue to adjust and new people get accustomed to the rules, there will be the occasional issue but by and large, themembers here are thoughtful, kind and considerate of one another and are united in their love for this wonderful breed.

[BamaFan121s]

I think maybe some of the "frustrated" members have just moved to taking their frustrations out off the forum.

I have. I bought a boxing dummy....you'd be surprised how much stress is relieved when you just pound away (cause honestly, who hasn't wanted to do that before?) on something inanimate...good workout too.

[LaLoca1]

I'm still fairly new to YT and the whole 'yorkie' world. But since I've joined YT, all I've encountered were some of the nicest people in the world! There's several people on here I've PMed, asking questions. Some questions were valid....other (like worrying about grooming when my pup is only 2.5 weeks old!!) were answered without any judgment or smart comments like 'why are you worried about grooming already u nut!' lol. I'm guessing all the negative people have moved on off of YT. Who knows, maybe they've become Nigerian scammers on puppyfind.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by LaLoca1

I'm guessing all the negative people have moved on off of YT. Who knows, maybe they've become Nigerian scammers on puppyfind.

LOLOL! Sorry, I just had to laugh at that!

This is an awesome thread.

[hockeymom]

I know I stopped posting here for a very long time, because it was not fun. I liked many people here and did not want to leave, but there were too many ugly and rude post. I think I will try again and see how things go.

[txshopper73]

Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

Thanks for this thread Kimberly.

I think this thread was awesome when it was first posted and has made a big difference here in just this short time.

I see less negativity and more friendly open-minded responses, less clique-like exclusive behavior, and more inclusive and kind posts. Some of those who thought negativity was okay because they are anonymous behind the computer screen are posting less and hopefully have realized that YT is not the place for that. We don't want those members to leave but to realize that they can be "nice" even when they don't agree with someone else's post.

We all deserve respect and civility. I think the members here recognize this and are making a concerted effort to reflect before they post and think of a newbie's reaction to what they are writing. That is a great test to apply before hitting that "submit" button.

Yorkie Talk is the best and that cannot be denied. All forums have growing pains and as things continue to adjust and new people get accustomed to the rules, there will be the occasional issue but by and large, themembers here are thoughtful, kind and considerate of one another and are united in their love for this wonderful breed.

I TOTALLY agree!!! Especially starting with today.

[sneri13]

What a great thread. And many thanks to the moderators. You certainly have your work cut out for you on some days. I think everyone needs to step back sometimes and think what it was like when they first came here. I still learn something new everytime I come to Yorkie Talk.

[Sherry Lynn]

Originally Posted by sneri13

What a great thread. And many thanks to the moderators. You certainly have your work cut out for you on some days. I think everyone needs to step back sometimes and think what it was like when they first came here. I still learn something new everytime I come to Yorkie Talk.

I agree. Hopefully from here on they won't have as tough of a job! Thanks Admin!