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Nikko's_human · 11-18-2005, 10:30 AM

Speaking as a new member and first time yorkie mom, sometimes our dogs do peculiar things. Sometimes I feel my Nikko is possessed or just plain abnormal because of the things he does. Then I come here and post my concern and people are gracious enough to respond and I learn that other dogs are doing the exact same thing and that it is normal and I shouldn't worry. It is comforting and its nice to hear from people who have been blessed to share their lives with their dogs for years and have the wisdom of experience. Although at times it may seem that the same topics are being discussed, I always look forward to new perspectives and advice, no matter how many times the subject is covered. If I feel I can contribute even the slightest bit of information to put someone else at ease, I am more than willing and eager to share it. Its a shame that people have become so cynical that even responding to another person's questions annoys them.

Francie · 11-18-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by wnalegria

Maybe it is just me because I am tired and don't feel 100% but we seem to be getting an increasing number of questions that are just plain stupid. I know the old saying no question is stupid but it has me bothered and tired.

There are a lot of questions being posted on here in a effort to cause problems. Members are posting questions that they know the answers too.
It just does not make sense- unless you are wanting to cause a rumble between members.

We have breeders/show people asking questions that they know the answers. too We are not talking about wanting a new spin on a idea we are talking common sense items. We have so called newbies stating they want to show or breed and want help evauluating thier dogs- and then the next word out of thier mouths they are talking about handlers they know. If you know handlers they can tell you if your dog is breeding quality.

It is almost like we have folks who are so starved for attention that they are making things up. This hurts that person who really has a good question and wants to learn. It turns off many of us so that we don't respond- cause we do it over and over for the crank questions.

Are we getting more children on the site- who are younger then they should be?

I feel like I have to be a detective and look at each question too closely and it does take the fun out of helping someone who really wants to learn.

Why would you assume that any question in here is not legitimate? With your vast years of experience, I'm sure many of these "stupid" questions, are no brainers to you. But that doesn't mean you can assume the person has some sort of personal negative agenda! Maybe they are newbies...and haven't found their way around yet...or maybe they are looking for another opinion..or maybe people might raise questions that might be a little uncomfortable for some in here...hey...sorry...welcome to America!

Whatever your "comfort level"...it is still the right of anyone on this forum to ask a question. If you don't want to respond to a question...simply don't answer it! End of problem...geesh....

Francie

SoCalyorkiLvr · 11-18-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bentley&BitsysMom

Like your little Christmas motif signature

Thanks!

SoCalyorkiLvr · 11-18-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

No one was rude to this poster so I dont know where you are getting that. There is a simple fact though that not all yorkies are meant to be breed since you think its okay to breed tinies I can see why you dont understand that.

I never said anyone was rude but comments like those in posts #4, 6 and 8 were not very nice in my opinion and could have been worded differently so as not to come across so harshly.

And come on...you KNOW I don't "think it's okay to breed tinies" and I am tired of having to correct people who continue to state this. I have said over and over again that I would not breed any of my babies because the risk is too great regardless of size...I just wouldn't risk losing one of them, that's all. But, I have nothing gainst the breeders who make this choice despite the risk.

The other thing I have said repeatedly is that I know there are breeders who successfully breed yorkie females who are under 5 pounds including some vets, and I have never seen any imperical or scientific studies or data to support the mantra that so many chant on here about how "unhealthy it is to breed a tiny" and I just refuse to participate in the breeder basher

that goes on in this area.

I have found in my own research several quotes from reproductive specialists who seem to disagree that it is any more dangerous to breed a 3 lb yorkie than a 5 lb yorkie, but I have never said "it is okay to breed a tiny". I leave those decisions and judgments up to those who know.

txshopper73 · 11-18-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Francie

Why would you assume that any question in here is not legitimate? With your vast years of experience, I'm sure many of these "stupid" questions, are no brainers to you. But that doesn't mean you can assume the person has some sort of personal negative agenda! Maybe they are newbies...and haven't found their way around yet...or maybe they are looking for another opinion..or maybe people might raise questions that might be a little uncomfortable for some in here...hey...sorry...welcome to America!

Whatever your "comfort level"...it is still the right of anyone on this forum to ask a question. If you don't want to respond to a question...simply don't answer it! End of problem...geesh....

Francie

I agree with Kathy. Certain things have been discussed here time and time again. It is sometimes very difficult to determine if a topic or question is legit. It has been known that some people come here to troll and become members just to cause trouble and arguments. There are certain subjects that I no longer post on because of it. Once people have been here a while and they'll start to notice certain things and certain phrases that can only mean bait posts.

Kathy, I back you up 100%.

admin · 11-18-2005, 11:19 AM

The nature of Internet forums is one that will bring about the same questions over and over. We do tell new YorkieTalk members that they can search for their question before they post a new thread, but sometimes newbies may miss that. A member is always free to ignore or reply to a question as they see fit. One helpful way to reply may be to seach the topic for the original poster and then give them a few YT search results in a reply to their thread, gently reminding them that the search feature is available for their use.

Diego · 11-18-2005, 11:19 AM

Sometimes it look like a circle , always the same questions going round and round and round .

I like when peoples have new questions , not only the ones that turns to vinegar most of the time .

11-18-2005, 10:30 AM	#16
Nikko's_human Proudly owned by Nikko Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 768	Speaking as a new member and first time yorkie mom, sometimes our dogs do peculiar things. Sometimes I feel my Nikko is possessed or just plain abnormal because of the things he does. Then I come here and post my concern and people are gracious enough to respond and I learn that other dogs are doing the exact same thing and that it is normal and I shouldn't worry. It is comforting and its nice to hear from people who have been blessed to share their lives with their dogs for years and have the wisdom of experience. Although at times it may seem that the same topics are being discussed, I always look forward to new perspectives and advice, no matter how many times the subject is covered. If I feel I can contribute even the slightest bit of information to put someone else at ease, I am more than willing and eager to share it. Its a shame that people have become so cynical that even responding to another person's questions annoys them.

11-18-2005, 11:19 AM	#21
admin *Administrator* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Posts: 3,246 Blog Entries: 3	The nature of Internet forums is one that will bring about the same questions over and over. We do tell new YorkieTalk members that they can search for their question before they post a new thread, but sometimes newbies may miss that. A member is always free to ignore or reply to a question as they see fit. One helpful way to reply may be to seach the topic for the original poster and then give them a few YT search results in a reply to their thread, gently reminding them that the search feature is available for their use.

11-18-2005, 11:19 AM	#22
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	Sometimes it look like a circle , always the same questions going round and round and round . I like when peoples have new questions , not only the ones that turns to vinegar most of the time .