Pet peeve, literally and figuratively

[F, Calla & Luca]

People come on DK all the time to ask advice. Sometimes they are new and sometimes old members. All fine. But if you come on because your dog is really sick and ask advice and don't give any feedback that is very frustrating. We care about your pet even if we don't know the dog. We like to learn for future reference. If your dog, heaven forbid, died we can understand your delay in responding but otherwise it really is bothersome and downright rude.

I am sure other have pet peeves on DK, feel free to vent.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I feel exactly the same way, F.  Here's what I keep telling myself about these situations...DK is kind of a "Doodle slice of life".  There are going to be some people who use the site like they use lots of other web sites....for information.  They will not get invested in the other DK members or their dogs...they are just looking for information when they need it.  I'm one of the "invested ones" who has gotten to know so many of the Doodles and their awesome owners (friends), but I think I just need to accept that not everyone has the time or interest or inclination to participate on DK the way that I do.  That doesn't take away my frustration when I'm wondering what happened to the sick Doodle, but I think it just "is what it is".

[F, Calla & Luca]

Group theory is that all groups are a slice of life in a way. But people don't have to post a discussion, they can just do research. But to my mind if you do post a discussion asking for help then common courtesy, which I guess is not so common, is to get back to people. I no longer read posts of certain bloggers who just want to post about themselves and have no interest in others.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

I have been looking for a response and worrying about the doodle.  I agree it is very frustrating not getting any response.  I just hope that the dog is OK.

this is the discussion being referred to:

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/sick-doodle-dc?x=1&id=...

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am sure we all hope that.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Me too.

[Camilla and Darwin]

I agree!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Agree! I miss stuff too, but when everyone rushes in to support you and your very sick dog, you could at least post an update. I guess some people don't get that we are invested (I like that word Jane) in our friendships and our dogs here. And I think there should be a big DELETE button for bloggers for profit.   

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Just in case:

I might be a bit of an offender, I had posted in someone's post that Daisy had a 3 week issue with on and off diarrhea, I did not specifically request help from DK but I just realized some may have worried. If you were not one of the lucky ones who received a PM that she was doing fine or the ONE who I dragged into our dilemma one raining frantic phone call that I personally followed up with I am sorry and Daisy is fine.

Unless I have a specific need I typically post in the middle of the night (like now) but only to give my opinion or to enjoy what I have been missing during the day.

I miss you guys all so much. I hope you all know that.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

We miss you, too!! We liked your old "job" better :) Glad Daisy is fine!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Of course we do. Miss you too Lisa! I have a crazy work schedule too. Love my work but it sure gets in the way sometimes :) Early morning and late at night are my usual DK "catch-up times" We should have a "retirement envy" group -- but no one would be there :)

[Camilla and Darwin]

We miss you too!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Yup.