Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 3996275)

Just want to clarify a few things since this thread is a bit heated. Everybody likely already knows this, but just to reiterate: YT does fully support the sharing of opinions, experiences, ideas, whatnot...in as far as that's possible (meaning - we wouldn't support someone who has an 'idea' to hurt someone, obviously).

Members are welcome to question a member's suggestion - but YT would ask that they try to do so respectfully. No one should feel they have to justify their suggestions - bc we're not here to decide what is the right or wrong answer....no one here has the ability - over the internet - to decide that (whether a vet etc or not).

It goes both ways here in the ER section - we all have to try harder to keep our cool when/if we don't agree with or support one thing or another. Again, people are welcome to share whatever they want to share - and they should be treated respectfully and post respectfully. Likewise, people are welcome to question other posters regarding their suggestions - and they should post respectfully to that person and be treated respectfully.

And at this point, some of you will ask me or someone else what "respectfully" means. Okay (I'll use a Food convo as an example):

Not respectful: That's hogwash, I've never seen this diet supported anywhere. What proof do you have? I sure hope you read up on this bc you're probably hurting your dog. Shame on you! (yup, I've seen that tone a billion times!)

Respectful: I'm not sure I agree with this method, bc the diet might not be balanced - for example the fat content may be high. Do you have any links I could read? Here are a few links that may be helpful for you: blahbleedogfoodblahblee.com

Seriously, I feel like a dork posting that elementary stuff - but I don't know what else to do sometimes. Bc if I don't post some kind of example - then people start posting on the thread about "well, my idea of respectfully is this, while someone else's is that" -- NOT helpful or productive. This board belongs to ADMIN, and I'm pretty sure they're clear on what it means to be blatantly disrespectful. If anyone doesn't know what that means, don't worry about it - bc other people do.

And come on guys - stop attacking each other. It makes you look bad, it makes YT look bad, and it scares the crap out of some people - how helpful is that? Knock it off. If you're ticked off, you need to get off the forum and pull yourself together and then come back and post, if still desired. It's that simple.