[QUOTE=JeanieK]
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I, too, am new here. I found this site many months before we even thought about getting RoxyJo because my daughter had been talking about wanting a Yorkie. I liked that everyone could post their own opinion or advice. With everyone's different experiences expressed, we can then decide, on our own, which path to take. No one knows if we listened to this one or that one unless we say so. We can put them all together and come up with our own course of action. My mouth is always ahead of my brain and I'm sure my fingers have also taken things into their own hands (sorry) from time to time, if not here, then at other places. But I think everyone is guilty of this if they spend any amount of time on the computer. But, I will say this: The one major thing that drew me to this site, was the caring, the concern, and the unending emotional support from all the members for the families of these furry little creatures, when anything happened to one of them. And, that, to me, is far more important than any faux pas that our brains might spit out on these screens. Knowing that there is so much compassion here, I will remain a member as long as possible. And I will keep asking for advice and opinions. Besides, some of the comments here are just too hilarious for words. One last thing, I have never seen so many precious and adorable babies in my life. So much so, that I want to go out and get more of them. Thank-you all. Sandy(RoxyJo's G-ma)

Great Thread!
 

This is a GREAT thread.

Even though I might have the right to post my opinion, my opinion might not be the right thing to post.

I respond to a lot of threads and wind up deleting the post before I hit submit because when I preview the post I realize that what I have said might unnecessarily offend someone. If someone asks for opinions, then I might offer one, but I do try to temper it with kindness.:D

Lilygurl: I no how you feel, I lurked for 8 months before I posted anything, and even then I had to talk myself into hitting the submit button. I still haven't told too much about myself yet. Noone knows what size my Jack is, if i'm married or not, how old I am, where I live etc. etc. I'm not comfortable here yet, and yet if I'm on the phone I can kill 2hrs. easy with someone. I still just do mainly reading, for some reason it's difficult to submit items. I've enen submitted a few things and then left the site because I dreaded looking at the responses. Anyway welcome to the forum, I can say with absolute honesty I have picked up alot of good information on here even if I just come her to read. Again welcome.

You're welcome for the example. But I have NO idea what you're talking about. I couldn't follow the first party, second party, stuff! :eek: :D

[QUOTE=JeanieK]:lol tears oh my you crack me up! we all need to share our yt love! I LOVE YOU ALL REGARDLESS OF ANY POST BECAUSE:yorkietal :yorkietal :love-hug1 :kiss3:

I think the best rules to follow are..

1. read the post WELL before responding
2. think before you post
3. be RESPECTFUL
4. think before you post :)

I've seen so many controversies started in forums because a poster or posters have not read a post thoroughly and perhaps have missed key words.

I know myself, I've become upset by the odd post...sometimes very upset, but I don't respond right away...I cool down first 'cause I know if I typed what I really thought at that moment in time, I'd probably get kicked off...lol...and rightfully so!!

I think if we all respect one another, and only type what we would say to that person's face, that alot of disagreements wouldn't begin. The computer sometimes can be so impersonal that it's easy to forget that there's a human being sitting behind the other computer...perhaps someone who's having a really bad day...someone who's life isn't that great at that moment...someone who's in pain. Perhaps it's someone who can't express themselves too well on the computer and their post can easily be misinterpreted.

I think we should all just take it easy on each other. We're all here for a reason and that's to talk about our yorkies (and other stuff!) We're all just human and life is too short to be nasty and short with people.

Just think...the nice words you say to someone may really perk up their day...really make a difference in how they feel about themselves. I think I'd rather have a positive influence on someone than a negative one.

I agree that its nerve wrecking posting on here,when I had suspicion of my 9 year old yorkie being pregnent I searched the internet for advice as Ive never bred a dog before and this was a genuine accident. Anyway the search engine threw up yorkietalk.com and thats how I discovered it,I read some of the comments and then signed up asking for advice well aware that there would be people on here that would come back and say "how could you let that happen" etc,but I thought worth the risk for advice! You know what, no one said that, (dont know if they thought it ;) I had a lot of help, good luck wishes and everyone was so nice to me! I was amazed, I would reccomend this site to anyone, your a great bunch of girls (and guys!) and now Id be lost without you!

Nicely said and exactly what I try to live by!

Great post and you may have gotten some people that will respond "how could you let this happen," but the majority of the posts will be pleasant and "here is what you should do" responses. I don't believe that anywhere is a Eutopia, there will be negative and positive I am just glad that you didn't let that prevent you from posting. Please don't let anyone's negativity discourage you from posting your thoughts or questions. There are a lot of very knowledgeable people here let the other people type until their fingers hurt just don't feed into it.

Great post. I believe you are absolutely right in everything you say!
The day I found this site I read a thread that made me sick to my stomach
and I found myself posting my reply! Of course it did not take much time
to be put down and laughed at. I backed down and left for a couple of days
and came back and looked around. I am glad I did because most YTers are
sensitive and have great knowledge and are kind to each other. I am glad
I stuck around and stay away from threads where I think there may be
trouble lurking! Thanks again for the great post.

Well, Who'd of thunk it?? An actual post that EVERYBODY seems to agree on!!!

I think we're all here for as much information and knowledge we can get. Everone has different opinions, training methods, feeding ideas, etc. Just like life, things happen. What might work for some, will NOT work for others. Some have one Yorkie, some have more (I have 6!!). My life with six seems nuts to some, but to me, it seems totally normal. I babysit other Yorkies. They fit right in. At one point, I had 19 Yorkies for a week!! (Now that, even I, thought was nuts!!)

I have asked questions here and been amazed at some of the answers. Mostly, if I have asked a direct question, I get a direct answer. I have also chosen NOT to ask certain things. Or to tell of a decision I have made. When I decided to have my oldest female spayed, (she's 6) I did NOT come here and ask if anybody thought it was a good idea. She lost her last litter and THAT'S when I decided it was the only idea. I didn't feel the need for anyone to agree or disagree with me. Sometimes, common sense is the best answer to our questions. But that won't stop me from asking.

If we all would read the entire post before responding, would help a lot too. And to sit and think about it for a minute or two before responding. Don't just jump in and start voiceing your opinion about what the previous poster has just said would make sense to me. Sometimes, tho, it's just hard not to respond!! Like when someone is complaining about their new puppy "just piddled on the floor". Please!! Or when someone is saying that "the breeder said this or the breeder said that". Well, what the pup did at the breeders house is one thing. The pup has a whole new set of rules now. He/she has a new home, new invironment, heck, probably even a new pee-pad area! How's the pup supposed to just "know" what you want. Oh poo! I'm getting off topic here. My bad!!

Anyway, just keep posting. This is a good place to be.

Suz

I just got home from vacation and found this topic to be one I could input on. I am one who reads a lot of post and threads but doesn't send many in. When I first joined a good friend who has been a member for a long time told me, "to enjoy myself, but not to take everything said personally". I have been aware of topics that have caused somewhat of an uproar, and I remember what I was taught as a child. Be respectful and listen to what is said but then make your own decision to do what you feel is right! We are all here by choice and it has taught me sooo much since I have only had my Chewie for 8 months. I have many questions and I read a lot of your advice. We just need to remember to be respectful of others feelings, and have some fun!! Thank you YT members!!!