My Thoughts...

[cissyann]

I really enjoy reading the posts in this community every morning. I have really learned alot about caring for chihuahuas, things to look for and I also love seeing the super cute pics. I have been a little disturbed by some of the bickering that seems to go on lately.
One of the reasons I have followed this site for so long is that there hasn't

Comments

[midnight_d]

I don't think that people were replying to her as if she was personally running a puppymill. That is deffinitely exaggerating what happened. People replied to her and told her that buying a puppy off the side of the road isn't a good idea and gave her GOOD reasons why. Buying a puppy off the side of the road is NOT a good idea, and anyone with half a brain and some education on the subject would agree. I feel like I was perfectly nice to the girl, I want to help her. Because now that she has the dog, it should be taken care of as well as possible.

I feel it is perfectly valid for us to be worried about the dog's future if she says that she is going to wait a month to give a dof shots it should already have, because she can't afford it (she said she didn't have the money, and wouldn't for a month).

Issues like this are important to us, and sure sometimes people can come off a bit harsh, but all of it is done with good intentions, and i think many people forget that.

I don't think anyone who comments with harsh words means that they think the OP is a total moron, but they react because they are concerned for the welfare of the dog. We are all Chi lovers here, and that is why we are here and are here to share our opinions and expertise.

[lovehustle]

sure sometimes people can come off a bit harsh, but all of it is done with good intentions, and i think many people forget that.

which is exactly what i said! "Excuse some of the ladies here, they are always a bit catty & rude -- but only mean well :)" finally we can agree on something ;D

[midnight_d]

I think saying that people "are a bit catty and rude" was a bit catty and rude. You could have reworded it and said "sometimes people come off a bit harsh, but mean well" it would have gotten your point accross and sounded a lot less bitchy/unnaccepting of good advise.

[lovehustle]

if you feel you have to butcher my words, feel free...

For the future, please don't purchase dogs off the side of the road.

That could have been said alot better, "it would have gotten your point accross and sounded a lot less bitchy/unnaccepting.."

Seriously, if you don't like it you CAN leave.
As is said often, if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

oh yes, I'm sure you could have reworded that and sounded alot less bitchy :]

[midnight_d]

Sure, I could have reworded those. But I wasn't the one accusing other people of being bitchy, was I? I'm just saying, if you're going to accuse other people of being bitchy, don't do it in a bitchy way, otherwise you're just as bad as they are (I am, whatever).

[alisha_stiletto]

..."Excuse some of the ladies here, they are always a bit catty & rude -- but only mean well...

Which was offensive to me, because for sure I dont feel like that applies to me - deciding to label people catty is a total judgement against them. Why is that even necessary?

I guess I looked at that post (pups on the side of the road...)as people being worried about the "impulsiveness" of it, the health of the pups - etc.

I think from my experience with animal communities - this is kinda the norm. People are just passionate about it.

[rozae]

and anyone with half a brain and some education on the subject would agree.

The "half a brain" part was unnecessary. This is the sort of thing that offends people. =\

[cissyann]

This comment is to the moderator, Rozae. I didn't know how to talk to you directly. I have decided I am going to leave this community. It is no longer anything but hurtful to me Thank you for your comments and support.

[rozae]

I am so sorry to hear this. I really wish you would reconsider, but I honestly don't blame you for making this decision. I do hope you change your mind at some point and return. Take care.

If you wish to speak with me privately I can be reached at rozae@livejournal.com or on AIM at alltuckeredout