FaceBook Makes Me Want to Scream Sometimes!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Since I have been on DK almost since DK became a website, I have watched many people (including myself) come aboard and be educated not only about all things Doodle, but Dog things in general.  I've often said that if it were not for DK, DH and I never would have survived two puppies, much less Liter mate puppies.  We have learned so much of what to do and what not to do.  We would probably be feeding Science Diet or IAMS as the last time we had a dog those were the go to foods.  I know we would never have gotten Pet Insurance and I'm not sure how we would ever have made it through a torn CCL surgery, much less Sophie's cancer and loosing Sophie without DK.  I know that we would never have AnnaBelle as it was only because of those here that I learned about her breeder and the wonderful puppies that result.  Yes, we have a lot of fun here, but we also learn and educate others.  With that said, I cannot tell you how many times lately I've just wanted to scream with the posts on FB on the various Doodle pages.  Sometimes it feels to me like we have lost the battle.  I get so frustrated when a question gets asked and 50 people jump in and say "I feed Purina and my dog is wonderful"  or "look how cute she is stealing socks by the dozens".    FB is a great social site and I love it for keeping up with our military friends all over the world, but as a teaching tool it, suc$s!  It is too hard to have a discussion educating people when they make these posts when there are so many people handing out bad advice.  5.5 years ago I would not have known how much of it is bad advice, but I feel like 5.5 years and three doodles, and DoodleKisses have given me a little bit of knowledge and I can see how bad the advice is.  The people don't have bad intentions, and they are trying to help, but ugh, it makes me crazy!  

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I completely agree.  Like I said above, keeping in touch with my Military friends all over.  We used to only write at the holidays, now we know what is going on year round and I no longer have to write in every single holiday card. 

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

We could start a collection of really stupid FB posts-would not be hard to do!  

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I like this idea! Maybe we can do it in the Warped Humor Group. :)

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Sheri, I feel the same way! I am sooo very thankful for the education I have received her on DK (and so are my Doodles)! And I have not been here nearly as long as you.

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

I totally agree Lori. I wished I had known about DK when my kitties were alive. I would have used the same feeding rules for my guy who suffered from diabetes. I was clueless about junk good for pets. I know better now because I all the smarties on DK.

[Miss Ellie]

Couldn't agree more Sheri...well said!

[jenn D]

I'm trying to respond to Karen but my iPad is being a dork. That apple story is so funny, I almost spit my coffee out on the iPad! Lol!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Me too, Jenn! I was laughing over that one for days! 

[Gail and Bailey]

I agree with all that has been said about FB!  It is especially bothersome when I see a person who belongs to DK get on FB and ask the same questions they ask here, and then take the bad advice from folks on FB who know nothing!  How can someone think a random answer on FB trumps the knowledge that can be found on DK??

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

That's one of my pet peeves too, Gail. 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Me  too!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I don't like Facebook at all. I never know what's meant for me, I never learn anything but something somebody wants to share with the planet. I don't even understand why DK has a Facebook page where Adina sometimes publishes things before here. I feel no need to share everything with the world. Facebook seems like a great place for scam artists and other people with bad intentions to learn about you.