DON'T KILL THE MESSENGER

[Pam and Ginger Snap]

Hi All,

I have been on this site for a year and a half. I have gotten some great advise and made some nice friends.  I have gotten great grooming tips, food advice, lots of laughs and a few tears.  However, I have noticed recently when people ask questions, there is a tendency to be a little forceful with answers.  A lot of people are asking  questions or looking for solutions for real problems....aggressive dogs, food issues, re-homing issues...and instead of lending a sympathetic ear and helpful advice, there seems to be some quick responses with judging comments.  Often times I feel sorry for the person asking the question, and some of the answers are mean-spirited.  Some are very helpful.

Sometimes people don't see previous posts.  When someone re-posts something, or asks a question, again...the poster is not doing it to be a pain...maybe they just didn't see the original post.

I like this site. I like knowing peoples stories, and their pups.

I hope that this post can make people think twice before they post an answer to a post, where the poster is seeking advice.  The advice might be something that the poster does not like, but it can be stated in a kinder way.

For example, I am really nervous that people are going to react harshly to this post.

[BG and Gavin]

8 weeks old!! What kind of *&%#ing idiot would do that??  My weekend is off to a bad start. 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

This is nuts....how long did they have the puppy...an hour?? Why don't people know that puppies go through a biting stage??

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

As F posted earlier this week: God must really like stupid people because he sure made a lot of them!!!

This is just outrageous!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I didn't post it but it too true ; )

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Thinking of you first again..:) Think you did:

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/lessed-are-the-cracked-for...

 Number 12. Okay, I didn't have it exactly right but close!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

OMD....Ricki, If you keep posting fact after fact, you are not going to get your HOKUMS :)

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

What was I thinking??

[F, Calla & Luca]

I thought you meant in this discussion : ) You are correct!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

F, She really wants a HOKUM. Couldn't you oblige her? LOL

[F, Calla & Luca]

Sadly they must be earned : )

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Sounds like a challenge!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

You are tough!