Thanks, Nat! That was very well said.Originally Posted by white cat lover
I have to admit - I post less because of some of the responses I've received & have seen given to others. IMO TCS has taken on more of a negative tone than I remember. There will always be purrsonality differences amongst people, we need to handle those differences with grace & respect.
The thing to remember is that we make TCS what it is. You catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Nasty responses get us nowhere, how can you educate someone if you drive them away?
This thread has had many hits, and many people posting in it. Now we all need to do our part, be more aware that w/o vocalizations our posts can be interpreted in many ways, and help keep TCS great. It doesn't matter how long I've been here, I'm always learning new things.We have a wealth of knowledge here, let's put it to good use!
And thank you, Lei, you've picked up on some good points that we all should keep in mind.Originally Posted by xocats
Thank you for posting this important thread Karen.
I really appreciate everyones feedback about this issue.
A wise member once told me, that if I become irritated by a members posts in a thread ...
"sit on my hands", instead of immediately replying.
A little time taken before reacting to something that irritates, can often bring clarity.
We came to TCS with a common cause...
to make a better life for our beloved cats.
That is a wonderful thing.
The people who, for whatever reason, cannot live within the community's rules simply cannot remain.
For the rest of us, respect each other and enjoy!
Meow!
There are many thoughtful posts in this thread -- which are in themselves examples of how we need to be when answering members' questions and concerns.
Thanks for posting this thread , Karen.