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Missy's Mommy · 05-31-2005, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hickey007

This is an honest question and I'm not trying to stir up anymore arguments. This is the only yorkie forum I'm on and have ever been on. When I was looking for a pup I came across YorkieTalk and lingered around for about a month until I got my yorkie and finally had a question and the guts to ask it. I guess I'm a pretty shy person in human form and probably so in computer form too, you may notice this by my lack of posts.

Anyway I've noticed that its mentioned a lot how people from other forums come on here and stir up stuff. I personlly know who's from other forums unless they say so but my question is how much is this said at other forums?
Is this commonly said at all forums b/c it seems very accusing to say things like that especially if the person from another forum isn't stirring up anything at all. Like I said I'm not from another forum really don't even know the names of any others just saying that sometimes I feel bad for those coming from them b/c surely they can't all be causing trouble.

I would also like to say that in my opinion a little friendly debate is healthy now and then just keep it nice and don't take anything too personallly.

That is a valid question and a very good point!

I hope I can answer your question based on my experience and not offend anyone with my reply.

I belong to other forums and I dont see any "other forum" talk going on at other the forums. I personally believe its a variety of people who can be controversial and not nesicarily someone from "another forum" or "certain new members"

SoCalyorkiLvr · 05-31-2005, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by browniesmom622

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Very appropriate Lenora!

browniesmom622 · 05-31-2005, 09:24 AM

how about we just end it now !!!!!!!!!!

StewiesMom · 05-31-2005, 09:28 AM

Did everyone forget that there is ONE PERSON who donates his time and money to all of us so we can have a nice forum on which to converse with others like ourselves?

If everyone continues to be off topic on EVERY THREAD posts will be deleted and threads will be LOCKED. Now, I don't know about you, but I think it sucks when that happens. I think it also sucks that the rules are not respected. Its like your'e just laughing in the site's Admin's face.

http://yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1996
http://yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5459

browniesmom622 · 05-31-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by StewiesMom

Did everyone forget that there is ONE PERSON who donates his time and money to all of us so we can have a nice forum on which to converse with others like ourselves?

If everyone continues to be off topic on EVERY THREAD posts will be deleted and threads will be LOCKED. Now, I don't know about you, but I think it sucks when that happens. I think it also sucks that the rules are not respected. Its like your'e just laughing in the site's Admin's face.

http://yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1996
http://yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5459

LvMyYorki · 05-31-2005, 09:38 AM

Well, one thing I think would avoid controversy is to send someone a PM. Rather than calling someone out on the forum, you could just PM them as long as its not in a harrassing manner. I think often people are misunderstood and it just has to do with their writing style. I think the whole thing about the contest could have been avoided if instead of posting publicly about phoebesmom joining just to vote, the member that was worried about the rules of the contest shouldve just pm'd her or pm'd admin about it.

chloeandj · 05-31-2005, 09:44 AM

WOw, new members are sent pm's of warning!?! I'm not sure what to think about that! That's pretty low down and dirty!

BrookeB676 · 05-31-2005, 09:45 AM

I wasnt going to say anything but it has been mentioned a few time, I would just like to say that the only thing I can think of when you are refering to "advertising" is me (of course there are definitely others that have sites and post plenty about them as well), and actually it's not that I feel offended because I post pictures and answer other posts with the information that I have learned from having yorkies/maltese for over 2 years, and learning things from other forums, but I would like to state for the record that I am a member for 3 other forums and my sole purpose is because of my 3 little pups. I didnt come here to "advertise" as I have known about this site long before my online store opened. I would also like to say that I have spoken to Dan (Mr. Admin) over email as I also donate to the yorkietalk events such as 500,000 posts etc. and he in no way has felt offended by the fact that I happen to also have an online dog boutique and that it is posted about. AND if he did feel it was inappropriate I know he would email me as he has done in the past when we have discussed donations, etc. I in fact thought I was doing a favor by offering discounts etc. as well as donating, but it may be that I am offending some people, and I do truly apologize. I do understand that it can be "annoying" to see things posted about online stores over and over, but I think the main reason I do that is because it is exciting to find products that are good for our yorkies and with me having 3 I am always "discovering" new things etc. With that said, I hope everything can go on normal and our yorkies can come back into conversation

Missy's Mommy · 05-31-2005, 09:46 AM

Thats a good idea. I bet if we all did that we would avoid hurt feelings and alot of the back and forth. Often times it is a miscommunication so it would be easier to clear the air in PM rather then out in a public forum.

Thanks for the reminder

(edited to reply to Brooke's post)

Brooke, I think its great what you've been doing. I always love when you post new items, and the discounts are great too. You're such a good person to know, and a great mommy to your 3 babies. I think the comments posted about advertising etc. were the opnion of just a few and not the majority.

chloeandj · 05-31-2005, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BrookeB676

I wasnt going to say anything but it has been mentioned a few time, I would just like to say that the only thing I can think of when you are refering to "advertising" is me (of course there are definitely others that have sites and post plenty about them as well), and actually it's not that I feel offended because I post pictures and answer other posts with the information that I have learned from having yorkies/maltese for over 2 years, and learning things from other forums, but I would like to state for the record that I am a member for 3 other forums and my sole purpose is because of my 3 little pups. I didnt come here to "advertise" as I have known about this site long before my online store opened. I would also like to say that I have spoken to Dan (Mr. Admin) over email as I also donate to the yorkietalk events such as 500,000 posts etc. and he in no way has felt offended by the fact that I happen to also have an online dog boutique and that it is posted about. AND if he did feel it was inappropriate I know he would email me as he has done in the past when we have discussed donations, etc. I in fact thought I was doing a favor by offering discounts etc. as well as donating, but it may be that I am offending some people, and I do truly apologize. I do understand that it can be "annoying" to see things posted about online stores over and over, but I think the main reason I do that is because it is exciting to find products that are good for our yorkies and with me having 3 I am always "discovering" new things etc. With that said, I hope everything can go on normal and our yorkies can come back into conversation

I gotta tell you that I was suprised by this post's advertising comment. I had no idea that mentioning your products was offensive and not aloud. I couldn't find it in the sticky of yorkie guidelines at the top. So I would also like some clarity to this as well. Are we not aloud to mention our products?

Rem&Silkmom · 05-31-2005, 09:56 AM

I am new to this site and I have noticed alot of negative comments. I think a couple things to remember when you are a member of a forum. One, it is very easy to shoot off negative comments to people via email....they don't know you and you are not standing face to face with people its much easier to say things typing them then saying them to someone. two, you have to really read something....things can get misinterpreted pretty easily. Third, if your post is not contributing to the group...why post it? Just somethings I tell myself and try to follow.

Chris

LvMyYorki · 05-31-2005, 10:05 AM

Brooke- I don't think anyone was talking about you! You have ben a member of the forums long before you had your store!!! And I don't think its any different if you post about something you are excited about that you found for our yorkies than if anyone else does! I personally havent seen much advertisement and have never felt like anything was being pushed in my face by any members that have items for sale. If I did feel that way, I probably just wouldnt read that thread!

red98vett · 05-31-2005, 10:10 AM

When I post here - I post here for the sole reason of liking this site ....We all have different writing styles and ways of wording things and since this is a yorkie site and not "Oprah" like someone pointed out (which I thought was funny) .....why not keep talking about yorkies instead of all this trival stuff ?

chachi · 05-31-2005, 10:10 AM

Admin put a post out that stated all advertising needs to be done in the for sale section. I don't know if that includes just mentioning a product or your store in a post. Someone probably needs to get clarification on that.

whispersmom2 · 05-31-2005, 10:16 AM

[COLOR=Blue]Before I discovered Yorkie forums of various names, I posted on 2 others. One is for commercial breeders (I still check in there so I can see what ARG's are doing). The other site is like a bad soap opera. I go in every month or so and read...now that is a site that is definitely NOT for the faint of heart!!!!! Expletives!!!! You won't believe. Frankly, I like a site where we can agree to disagree but not one that everyone has the same opinion. Frankly, Yorkie Talk fills that particular space. I know I am harsh sometimes and I do not hesitate to apologize for hurting feelings and never will attack a person. My love and concerns on this forum is YORKIES!!! You know, I bet we all feel the same way. We just say it differently..[/COLOR]

05-31-2005, 09:24 AM	#48
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	how about we just end it now !!!!!!!!!! __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

05-31-2005, 09:28 AM	#49
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	Did everyone forget that there is ONE PERSON who donates his time and money to all of us so we can have a nice forum on which to converse with others like ourselves? If everyone continues to be off topic on EVERY THREAD posts will be deleted and threads will be LOCKED. Now, I don't know about you, but I think it sucks when that happens. I think it also sucks that the rules are not respected. Its like your'e just laughing in the site's Admin's face. http://yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1996 http://yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5459 __________________ Kristy & Stewie

05-31-2005, 09:38 AM	#51
LvMyYorki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,181	Well, one thing I think would avoid controversy is to send someone a PM. Rather than calling someone out on the forum, you could just PM them as long as its not in a harrassing manner. I think often people are misunderstood and it just has to do with their writing style. I think the whole thing about the contest could have been avoided if instead of posting publicly about phoebesmom joining just to vote, the member that was worried about the rules of the contest shouldve just pm'd her or pm'd admin about it. __________________ Tara, Tino & Diva Bunny Diva Bunny: http://www.dogster.com/?141104 Rudolph Valentino: http://www.dogster.com/?76963

05-31-2005, 09:46 AM	#54
Missy's Mommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,042	Thats a good idea. I bet if we all did that we would avoid hurt feelings and alot of the back and forth. Often times it is a miscommunication so it would be easier to clear the air in PM rather then out in a public forum. Thanks for the reminder (edited to reply to Brooke's post) Brooke, I think its great what you've been doing. I always love when you post new items, and the discounts are great too. You're such a good person to know, and a great mommy to your 3 babies. I think the comments posted about advertising etc. were the opnion of just a few and not the majority. __________________ Jennette Missy & Max Last edited by Missy's Mommy; 05-31-2005 at 09:53 AM.

05-31-2005, 10:05 AM	#57
LvMyYorki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,181	Brooke- I don't think anyone was talking about you! You have ben a member of the forums long before you had your store!!! And I don't think its any different if you post about something you are excited about that you found for our yorkies than if anyone else does! I personally havent seen much advertisement and have never felt like anything was being pushed in my face by any members that have items for sale. If I did feel that way, I probably just wouldnt read that thread! __________________ Tara, Tino & Diva Bunny Diva Bunny: http://www.dogster.com/?141104 Rudolph Valentino: http://www.dogster.com/?76963

05-31-2005, 09:44 AM	#52
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	WOw, new members are sent pm's of warning!?! I'm not sure what to think about that! That's pretty low down and dirty!

05-31-2005, 09:45 AM	#53
BrookeB676 No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 509	I wasnt going to say anything but it has been mentioned a few time, I would just like to say that the only thing I can think of when you are refering to "advertising" is me (of course there are definitely others that have sites and post plenty about them as well), and actually it's not that I feel offended because I post pictures and answer other posts with the information that I have learned from having yorkies/maltese for over 2 years, and learning things from other forums, but I would like to state for the record that I am a member for 3 other forums and my sole purpose is because of my 3 little pups. I didnt come here to "advertise" as I have known about this site long before my online store opened. I would also like to say that I have spoken to Dan (Mr. Admin) over email as I also donate to the yorkietalk events such as 500,000 posts etc. and he in no way has felt offended by the fact that I happen to also have an online dog boutique and that it is posted about. AND if he did feel it was inappropriate I know he would email me as he has done in the past when we have discussed donations, etc. I in fact thought I was doing a favor by offering discounts etc. as well as donating, but it may be that I am offending some people, and I do truly apologize. I do understand that it can be "annoying" to see things posted about online stores over and over, but I think the main reason I do that is because it is exciting to find products that are good for our yorkies and with me having 3 I am always "discovering" new things etc. With that said, I hope everything can go on normal and our yorkies can come back into conversation

05-31-2005, 09:56 AM	#56
Rem&Silkmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 833	I am new to this site and I have noticed alot of negative comments. I think a couple things to remember when you are a member of a forum. One, it is very easy to shoot off negative comments to people via email....they don't know you and you are not standing face to face with people its much easier to say things typing them then saying them to someone. two, you have to really read something....things can get misinterpreted pretty easily. Third, if your post is not contributing to the group...why post it? Just somethings I tell myself and try to follow. Chris

05-31-2005, 10:10 AM	#58
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	When I post here - I post here for the sole reason of liking this site ....We all have different writing styles and ways of wording things and since this is a yorkie site and not "Oprah" like someone pointed out (which I thought was funny) .....why not keep talking about yorkies instead of all this trival stuff ? __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE! Last edited by red98vett; 05-31-2005 at 10:56 AM.

05-31-2005, 10:10 AM	#59
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Admin put a post out that stated all advertising needs to be done in the for sale section. I don't know if that includes just mentioning a product or your store in a post. Someone probably needs to get clarification on that. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-31-2005, 10:16 AM	#60
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	[COLOR=Blue]Before I discovered Yorkie forums of various names, I posted on 2 others. One is for commercial breeders (I still check in there so I can see what ARG's are doing). The other site is like a bad soap opera. I go in every month or so and read...now that is a site that is definitely NOT for the faint of heart!!!!! Expletives!!!! You won't believe. Frankly, I like a site where we can agree to disagree but not one that everyone has the same opinion. Frankly, Yorkie Talk fills that particular space. I know I am harsh sometimes and I do not hesitate to apologize for hurting feelings and never will attack a person. My love and concerns on this forum is YORKIES!!! You know, I bet we all feel the same way. We just say it differently..[/COLOR]