Why does this bother me so much? Vent...

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie

i really agree with what you said about the "popular people"
i haven't been on YT for THAT long, but i have heard complaints many times about people only wanting to respond to drama and that only "popular people" get loads of responses.

i think that when a post gets overlooked, it's the op's responsibility to ask the question again. this forum is big, a lot of posts do get pushed down, and if you posted about an important question and no one responded, then you should post again, or bump your thread. because most likely people did not see your thread, it just got buried before people had a chance to respond.

if you asked someone a question and they didn't hear you, you should repeat your question. some people just automatically assume that people are 'ignoring' their posts, and they get their feelings hurt and they pout and they whine. when in fact that is not the case.

i agree that the popular people on YT are probably popular for a very good reason. they are helpful, they are sympathetic, and they post without worrying about how many responses they get.

What a GREAT post!

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie

i really agree with what you said about the "popular people"
i haven't been on YT for THAT long, but i have heard complaints many times about people only wanting to respond to drama and that only "popular people" get loads of responses.

i think that when a post gets overlooked, it's the op's responsibility to ask the question again. this forum is big, a lot of posts do get pushed down, and if you posted about an important question and no one responded, then you should post again, or bump your thread. because most likely people did not see your thread, it just got buried before people had a chance to respond.

if you asked someone a question and they didn't hear you, you should repeat your question. some people just automatically assume that people are 'ignoring' their posts, and they get their feelings hurt and they pout and they whine. when in fact that is not the case.

i agree that the popular people on YT are probably popular for a very good reason. they are helpful, they are sympathetic, and they post without worrying about how many responses they get.

This is one of the best posts I have read in a long long time.

On a public forum, members are known by their posts. I consider YT a huge extended family. The best way to get to know people to to start posting away.

[TOY]

LOL...If I post something and no one answers, I usually answer myself in some form or fashion...LOL

All kidding aside, I generally assume that people don't know the answer if a post goes unanswered. Maybe I was being dissed and didn't have the sense to know it!

I guess I apply the same popularity concept I have used all my life. If someone doesn't want to be my friend, it's their loss. What is killing me on here are the posts that appear to be from people in crisis mode with their Yorkie who share the story but never return to share the outcome. I admit my experience on a forum such as this is relatively small but honestly, I take some of these posts to heart and really worry about the little babies.

I've been very blessed throughout my life and being popular has never been an issue. I try to treat people the way I want to be treated although I must say that at times on the forum I'd probably be best served by keeping quiet. However, I also believe that silence can sometimes indicate agreement or acceptance and some things I read require a response less I feel lumped in a clump of apathy.

Personally, I'm having a blast on this site but then my theory has always been that you get out of something what you put into it. I've never been disappointed when I adhere to that theory.

I'm just so very thankful such a forum exists so that I can have a handy reference to being a first time Yorkie owner. Sheesh, at 57 I feel like I have a newborn around having never had a child before! I've even gone through the "do you think she's breathing" stage and confess I have awakened her when I wasn't sure.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by TOY

LOL...If I post something and no one answers, I usually answer myself in some form or fashion...LOL

All kidding aside, I generally assume that people don't know the answer if a post goes unanswered. Maybe I was being dissed and didn't have the sense to know it!

I guess I apply the same popularity concept I have used all my life. If someone doesn't want to be my friend, it's their loss. What is killing me on here are the posts that appear to be from people in crisis mode with their Yorkie who share the story but never return to share the outcome. I admit my experience on a forum such as this is relatively small but honestly, I take some of these posts to heart and really worry about the little babies.

I've been very blessed throughout my life and being popular has never been an issue. I try to treat people the way I want to be treated although I must say that at times on the forum I'd probably be best served by keeping quiet. However, I also believe that silence can sometimes indicate agreement or acceptance and some things I read require a response less I feel lumped in a clump of apathy.

Personally, I'm having a blast on this site but then my theory has always been that you get out of something what you put into it. I've never been disappointed when I adhere to that theory.

I'm just so very thankful such a forum exists so that I can have a handy reference to being a first time Yorkie owner. Sheesh, at 57 I feel like I have a newborn around having never had a child before! I've even gone through the "do you think she's breathing" stage and confess I have awakened her when I wasn't sure.

this is true about the thankful for all the info on this site as when i almost lost my dexter to pancreatitis i never knew these existed but found out after and now thankful as someone is always on 24/7 and can help and so thankful - I like to have fun with ge but the health aspect is the most important to me

[aquinn]

I found this thread in a search and read through the entire thing. It started off rocky but man, what great information towards the end. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond and put in their two cents. Not everyone has the same way of thinking or agrees, but reading all the posts at least allows us all to understand where others are coming from.

Really good information to keep in mind for the upcoming GE.