Why can't we help?

[kwillia (Premo)]

Originally Posted by changeling

You aren't being very helpful...

[migtig (Premo)]

lab pitt mixed in need of new home
That's the only dog thread changeling posted in

[changeling]

Originally Posted by migtig

lab pitt mixed in need of new home
That's the only dog thread changeling posted in

Read that thread, you may see what I mean. Obviously those weren't the responses she was hoping for, and in fact weren't exactly helpful and were slightly mean at times. I know I joined in like the rest of you, but why do we do this? In the words of Rodney King "Can't we all just get along?"

[nomoney]

Originally Posted by migtig

lab pitt mixed in need of new home
That's the only dog thread changeling posted in

Oh how I laughed and laughed when I posted that pic. It still made me chuckle.


If that's the one thread she's talking about...what/ are we supossed to find that person a new home for her dog? Are we supossed to do the searches on the net for info on new homes or on how to post in classifieds? I don't get it?

[nomoney]

Originally Posted by changeling

Read that thread, you may see what I mean. Obviously those weren't the responses she was hoping for, and in fact weren't exactly helpful and were slightly mean at times. I know I joined in like the rest of you, but why do we do this? In the words of Rodney King "Can't we all just get along?"

Okay ms. green peace wanna be. Even though this is the internet, these are REAL people posting. And guess what, not everyone here or in real life agree with everyone else, nor do they all get along.

That person was told only the truth. You're fault for being so thinned skin. Not ours.

[Mikeinsmd]

Originally Posted by changeling

I've noticed recently that everytime someone asks for help they are attacked and forced to explain their incompetence. Can't we just accept that sometimes we all may need guidance. I thought the forum was made up of people with a wide range of experience from which we could garner assistance. Can we just stop the attacking and maybe help with the problem at hand. Not trying to be negative but I think this discourages people from asking for help for fear of criticism. Just a thought.

First, I've said this many times and I'll say it again for your benefit since you don't read here often.

Anybody stupid enough to bring their personal problems to an internet bulletin board gets exactly what they deserve.

Here, read the definition of "personal":

* Of or relating to a particular person; private: “Like their personal lives".
* Concerning a particular person and his or her private business, interests, or activities; intimate: I have something personal to tell you.
* concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality.

See a pattern here???

If someone has serious personal problems, they need to seek PROFESSIONAL help. Not a bunch of maniacal strangers on the internet.




Now, lay on Mikeys couch and tell me all about it.

[dems4me (Premo)]

Originally Posted by changeling

Seriously, I was just trying to get a point accross...and point made. I don't know about the rest of you but I have to get to work.

I kind of agree with you and its not just in the animal forum. WhenI ask a question generally I get abut 20 - "you're and effing idiot posts" but out of that I find about 1 or 2 posts that have a good idea or suggestion. And folks on here will probably start looking up posts to say "I DESERVE the way I was treated on here" crap. Its not so bad one on one but then everyone on here tends to try to be liked by the next person thereby agreeing and joining in on the flame fest. I kind of take the crap with a grain of salt, but for other people and newcomers its the gang mentality still. And, if thats not enough people bump my threads several years later just for more ridicule and harrasment. Not only is mean, childish and a 12year old mentality it can also be hurtful at times. It gets old afterawhile and sometimes you want to go to other forums and speak with adults instead of the juviniles that can only find like minded people in this forum and I have gone on to another forum. Take the goat thread for example, of which my friend is now being called a "dummy" (not once but twice) although she NEVER made any name calling of her own - is exactly my case and point and then everyone gets in her corner - how do you think this makes the newcomer feel ? (Certianly NOT welcome). I will never recommend a friend on here ever again quite frankly and have basically stopped coming onto the forums or associating with people on these forums except for a select few. JMO

[kwillia (Premo)]

Originally Posted by changeling

Read that thread, you may see what I mean. Obviously those weren't the responses she was hoping for, and in fact weren't exactly helpful and were slightly mean at times. I know I joined in like the rest of you, but why do we do this? In the words of Rodney King "Can't we all just get along?"

I must disagree with you. All of the responses to her original post were very informative and helpful. The parts you considered to be "mean" were simply where folks were trying to educate her to the fact that she didn't think "dog ownership" through when she decided to get one... what's wrong with that...

[kwillia (Premo)]

Originally Posted by dems4me

I kind of agree with you and its not just in the animal forum. WhenI ask a question generally I get abut 20 - "you're and effing idiot posts" but out of that I find about 1 or 2 posts that have a good idea or suggestion. And folks on here will probably start looking up posts to say "I DESERVE the way I was treated on here" crap. Its not so bad one on one but then everyone on here tends to try to be liked by the next person thereby agreeing and joining in on the flame fest. I kind of take the crap with a grain of salt, but for other people and newcomers its the gang mentality still. And, if thats not enough people bump my threads several years later just for more ridicule and harrasment. Not only is mean, childish and a 12year old mentality it can also be hurtful at times. It gets old afterawhile and sometimes you want to go to other forums and speak with adults instead of the juviniles that can only find like minded people in this forum and I have gone on to another forum. Take the goat thread for example, of which my friend is now being called a "dummy" (not once but twice) although she NEVER made any name calling of her own - is exactly my case and point and then everyone gets in her corner - how do you think this makes the newcomer feel ? (Certianly NOT welcome). I will never recommend a friend on here ever again quite frankly and have basically stopped coming onto the forums or associating with people on these forums except for a select few. JMO

Dems... go back and read your "I have a question..." threads... you have to admit you rarely thing them through before you post them and we have no choice but to think you do it for the entertainment value...

[nomoney]

Originally Posted by dems4me

I kind of agree with you and its not just in the animal forum. WhenI ask a question generally I get abut 20 - "you're and effing idiot posts" but out of that I find about 1 or 2 posts that have a good idea or suggestion. And folks on here will probably start looking up posts to say "I DESERVE the way I was treated on here" crap. Its not so bad one on one but then everyone on here tends to try to be liked by the next person thereby agreeing and joining in on the flame fest. I kind of take the crap with a grain of salt, but for other people and newcomers its the gang mentality still. And, if thats not enough people bump my threads several years later just for more ridicule and harrasment. Not only is mean, childish and a 12year old mentality it can also be hurtful at times. It gets old afterawhile and sometimes you want to go to other forums and speak with adults instead of the juviniles that can only find like minded people in this forum and I have gone on to another forum. Take the goat thread for example, of which my friend is now being called a "dummy" (not once but twice) although she NEVER made any name calling of her own - is exactly my case and point and then everyone gets in her corner - how do you think this makes the newcomer feel ? (Certianly NOT welcome). I will never recommend a friend on here ever again quite frankly and have basically stopped coming onto the forums or associating with people on these forums except for a select few. JMO

ON the majority of your threads, you deserved a smack upside the head for being so blonde. Don't deny that you didn't.

As for your friend with the goat...yes I called her a dummy....(oooooooohhhhhhh......that's sooooo insulting.........when I was in third grade). Get over the fact that she's your girlfriend and read it from every one else's perspective. She allowed an animal to go for so long without even having contact info on hand for professionals (something you should have when you own animals no matter if you need them at the time or not). She waited until the animal was hobbled to post for help on a friggen message board. So yes, my opininion-dummy.