At YT, EVERYONE matters!
 

I know I haven't even been a YT member for even a month yet, but here is the way I see it....EVERYONE counts.... E V E R Y O N E . Isn't it interesting that you post a "thread"? What good is one single thread? A bunch of threads are intricately woven to make up this beautiful forum. The different opinions, tips, problems, problem solvers, new friends, medical adivce, training tips, photos, etc. intermingle and make this a colorful place to be. If it weren't for everyone, it would be more of an advice column instead of a forum.

Bravo Well Said! sometimes I can't believe how people respond by rude and mean feedback... like you said this is a forum for all of us that love our yorkies and just need to want to discuss, ask for advice, or just make new freinds.. This is Not a forum for DEBATE...

What are all of these posts about "mean" feedback and "rude" people? Could someone please explain and enlighten the rest of the members of the forum?

Also...what do you mean about it not being a forum for "debate"?
I think its wonderful to share and discuss as you have stated. I would agree that a member that just stirs controversy by always debating or "playing devil's advocate" does no good to the forum... Its basically just a disguise for trying to starting fights. I do think that "healthy" debate is good and that we can learn from each other.

I am glad someone on this forum listens and replies to me, 'cause the Good Lord knows my kids don't. lol :p

I really don't know what happened, I just know someone is thinking to leave (from reading a thread) and others don't want them to go. That's why I believe everyone is important, so many want that person to stay. I think this is a wonderful place to get whatever it is you may be needing, regardless of different opinions. Different opinions are actually great, because otherwise you may not get to see something from a different angle. It would be like someone giving you a telescope, but telling you you could never move it from that one spot...you could learn everything about what you see, but eventually you'll want to see and learn about more....am I making any sense?

Yep, you make perfect sense! Thanks for you effort to get her to stay!

Well, I do not know all of the details either, but the person who might leave felt like she coudn't express her opinion and she had to hide her true self in the posts because people got aggressive with their opinions and became rude. I do agree that debate is okay, as long as everyone expresses their opinions in a peaceful, polite manner without starting a huge controversy and upsetting people. Peaceful debates are perfectly acceptable as long as people don't become rude and unaware of people's feelings. I hope that everyone here can get along better!

im 100% with u

I can totally relate to that one! :thumbup:

Yes Healthy debates are are good until someone turns something healthy into making someone not want to want to post because like you said
that a member that just stirs controversy by always (keyword) debating or "playing devil's advocate" does no good to the forum... This is my meaning of not being a forum of debate! exchanges of opinion's help other members just because there are two options of opinion's and can choose to agree with one or the other... But when you get insulted by your opinion because someone did not agree with what you posted and then made to feel inadequate Is not A healthy Debate, and to be honest with you I can't recall one post (that I have read, & maybe that one slipped by me) of a healthy debate that did not turn into someones feeling being hurt and put down for their opinion! you just can't shove your opinion down someones throat and make it a Fact!! So as I said this is Only My opinion that this forum is for friendly fire..of Debate

Julz~

I PM'd you.

I couldnt agree with you more! YT is a public forum and I think that is a fact that people need to keep in mind when they post! The "devil's dvocate" way of thinking is great is many climates, but in a this type of environment, it can be very dangerous.... misinformation can be spread very easily and it is our responsibility to make sure that we post in a responsible manner!

What's life without a good debate? You express your opinion, listen to other peoples ideas and hopefully learn something. I debate back and forth with my husband, my friends even my child. There are so many things going on everywhere around you and it's important to keep open dialogues. If someone says something to me that I know is a crock, I'm going to call them out on it, and not in a negative way. If you are saying something to me, can you back it up? This forum should be no different. People should feel free to question or disagree. What is wrong with that?

Admin- I something wrong with the settings on YT today? I keep seeing public posts on threads about PMs being sent. Is the count feature on our index pages not working????

Gerry- I love debate too... Like I posted earlier... I think the problems arise when people can't "back it up"! Its important that since so many new members and guests visit YT to learn about yorkies we have to be resposnible in what advice we give and be able to back it up!

Too cute! ;)

Tara: I missed this whole "THING" that is going on, and ya'll know it's a "THAAANG"! I was not refering to a specific situation, I was just saying that I'd like to see YT as a place where people can continue to speak freely.
;)

Why is this a problem?
 

Why is this even being brought up? Is a post like this hurting anyone? I have seen it done many times before this with nothing being said. I really don't see a problem. Can't we all just get along? Everyone on here is great, and no we are not all going to agree on everything. I wish things could just be pleasant!!!!!

Too funny!!!! So cute!! hahahahah!!

Julz - you are sweet. I think it would be nice if everyone could get along, too.

I have to say, if anyone were to post erroneous information, there will be plenty of people to speak up. We are not going to agree to everything 100%, there are an awful lot of different people here. We ALL have one thing in common - our Yorkies, our love of Yorkies. They are all different, what is good in the north is not always the same in the south. In an apartment vs. house. What one person does religiously will be wrong for another. We each have to use our brains to sort out what will be right for our pet and family. Not everyone will have unlimited financial resources for their babies. When in doubt, there will always be another opinion. It is never ok to attack another person.

Now that, of course, is my opinion.

I couldn't agree more with the first post on this thread. Debates are always fun and it's beneficial for people whom have little knowledge of the topic because they can read through different opinions and learn a little bit here and there.
When it comes to dogs, there are a lot of opinionated things such as the way your dog is raised, where it comes from, how it was bred and who did the breeding, the way you feed your dog, et cetera. People do different things and approaches certain topics at a different angle than the person next to them but at the end of the day, we all have one thing in common.. our pets. I think that's the joy of being a part of such a big forum. This place is so diverse, we share pictures of our little ones and even ourselves, we tell stories and laugh, most of our boyfriends/husbands/fiancees (and of course girlfriends and wives) think we're crazy for being so addicted and all-in-all.. YT is a fun place.
I cannot seem to grasp on to all of this drama (or melodrama) that seems to be popping up in certain threads lately. I think we just all need to learn from eachother and if someone posts their opinion as a fact, it should be our duty as a good member to this forum and as a friend to correct that person and do it in a respectful manner. If there is something that you just don't agree with, take to it privately through the PM system that we have.
If there is resentment towards anyone because of something that was in the past, such as maybe a personal disagreement on a topic or anything for that matter.. I think I am safe to say that we are all adults here and can handle it in an adult manner.
YorkieTalk is a great forum and is among the most fun forums I've ever participated in! I think the majority can agree that this is a really fun website to visit. I really hope that this forum remains that way. Admin is doing a great job keeping it up! :p

Tara.. I don't think that was necessary. :confused: :rolleyes:
But, last time I checked they were working fine!

Posting On Here Is Scary
 

I am still new here and have only posted a couple of times, I posted my opinion one time on a thread that was not yet a heated thing and got some not so nice things said afterwards, things got worse after that(no I was not involved) but I was reading it.

The last week alone that I have been reading, there have been somethings said to other people that should not have been said. I believe if someone is venting frustrations at something and is asking for help we should let them vent here on YT and help them. That post turned ugly and because that person showed their frustrations people attacked her (they actually told her to grow up and to give her new baby a new home). I thought that was sad, seeing what I have seen lately makes me very scared to post anything about questions I have with my new baby. Like everyone says when you are typing you are not getting what the person is actually feeling.

I love YT and most posts have helped me alot.

I think this thread was a good idea, yes debating can be fun yet sometimes somepeople take other peoples opinions the wrong way.

I'm sorry someone is going to leave, but I don't remember reading about it, and I try to read everyone's post. Let's all act grownup, and there won't be any problems.

I want to say that when I posted this thread, it wasn't with one, or two, or 5 in mind, it really was with everyone in mind. And I mean everyone in a positive way. Maybe the "!" threw it off, because I was typing in a very "gentle tone of voice". Even had little warm fuzzies going on. I was surprised at the sprial it took. I honestly feel like this place is a blessing...I don't say it to look for brownie points or to remind someone anything in particular....just to say "Thank You" for such a diverse, educational and fun place to go to, and I still can't believe its free!

I still love it here! I try to avoid "contraversial" threads. I try to make YT work for me - I read what interests me, and avoid subjects that either don't relate to me or are going to make me upset. Otherwise, I love it here & I wouldn't change a thing. And I agree with Julz - I can't believe it's free!!!

I have never belonged to a community where the waves didn't crush the beach sometimes - we are all human. Answering to posts that aggrevate you makes things worse not better. So how can you all help to stop ie bickering ?
Stop replying to the posts, stop commenting and most of all, do not gossip about it in chat.
I am sorry to hear that feelings has been hurt - that is never pleasent - and I hope everything works out!

:D Happy to see ya! Now I am always looking for ya. ;)

Keep posting! :)

Sue