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I have read some posts and thought to myself "my God,if that were me, I'd be offended also".Just because of how some were worded.
I had something happen to me, and at the time....I was so upset that I thought about leaving the board.But, at the same time.....I have learned so much from members here and formed friendships also.I just let it slid and there WAS an apology from both parties,so we have moved on.
When I post to a thread, I try and put myself in the OPs position FIRST!Then I think how can I word what I want to say.
So many people come to groups looking for help and are disheartened by what others say to them.Be it breeding,grooming,the foods they feed.They are just looking for some help and info, not to be put down for their choices as pet owners and told they don't deserve to own pets.We all need to stop and think how it was for us when we first posted here looking for help.
I belonged to a dog board and it got REALLY bad!!! I mean to the point that I left that board and consulted a Lawyer for slander against me.
Even if we ourselves feel that the person is doing something wrong, we need to try and educate them on how to do it right.NICELY!!!
Weither a person declaws their cat,feeds poor food,lets them breed,lets them be inside/outside cats,can't tell the sex...........we need to be as friendly as we can and THINK BEFORE WE POST.
I had something happen to me, and at the time....I was so upset that I thought about leaving the board.But, at the same time.....I have learned so much from members here and formed friendships also.I just let it slid and there WAS an apology from both parties,so we have moved on.
When I post to a thread, I try and put myself in the OPs position FIRST!Then I think how can I word what I want to say.
So many people come to groups looking for help and are disheartened by what others say to them.Be it breeding,grooming,the foods they feed.They are just looking for some help and info, not to be put down for their choices as pet owners and told they don't deserve to own pets.We all need to stop and think how it was for us when we first posted here looking for help.
I belonged to a dog board and it got REALLY bad!!! I mean to the point that I left that board and consulted a Lawyer for slander against me.
Even if we ourselves feel that the person is doing something wrong, we need to try and educate them on how to do it right.NICELY!!!
Weither a person declaws their cat,feeds poor food,lets them breed,lets them be inside/outside cats,can't tell the sex...........we need to be as friendly as we can and THINK BEFORE WE POST.