New Forum Poll

[Karen]

Just running a quick poll to see if people think having a new forum for the Pet Food Recall is a good idea. We'd put it down in Other, below General, because it deals with all kinds of pets, not just dogs or just cats. This poll will be up for a day, 24 hours.

If we create a new forum, I'd move all the applicable posts from Dog General, Cat General, Cat Health, etc. into it.

[wolf_Q]

I don't think a new forum is necessary....I think a sticky thread or an announcement would be enough. The actual sticky thread could be in general (since it's not just one type of pet) but there could be a sticky linking to that thread in dog general, cat general, pet general, etc. I don't think we need all of the previous threads, just a list (edited and updated) of all the foods on the recall and some links with more info. But I really don't care either way.

[lvpets2002]

I voted yes.. But this idea from wolf_Q sounds good..

I don't think a new forum is necessary....I think a sticky thread or an announcement would be enough. The actual sticky thread could be in general (since it's not just one type of pet) but there could be a sticky linking to that thread in dog general, cat general, etc. But I really don't care either way.

[Freedom]

I voted yes.. But this idea from wolf_Q sounds good..

ME TOO!!!

I am definitely one who has been posting recall notices in multiple places. Like this morning's salmonella recall. First, the existing threads were about the Menu Foods recall, so that didn't seem a proper fit. Second, this one covered treats for dogs, cats, AND FERRETS. The prior ones did not impact any other pets, that I remember anyhow.

Where the heck was I supposed to put it? I am not apologiizing for putting it in three places; I have said else where, I would love to have ONE place to put that stuff. That's why I agree that we need a place.

In any recall posts I have made, I have always included a link to either a news story or the food maker's web site. I don't just post and expect folks to take my word for it. I think this is important for however we do this going forward.

AND, the news today also said that there will be more foods added to the wheat gluten list, as more companies finish their research. So yup, everyone who said they thing this is going to continue, I agree with that too.

OK, Mayor, put on your thinking cap and figure out how we can make this easier on all of us!

[crow_noir]

Exactly! I felt so confused too! It fit everywhere and nowhere all at the same time.

I also agree about linking. Not only that, but it makes it a lot more legal if you want to include any quotes. (Copyrights and stuff.) I just call it common courtesy. Besides, sometimes the original article has extra links and stuff. Maybe someone wants to write to thank the paper for covering the story?

I get so frustrated when one of the mods on a local board copy and pastes the article and gives no indication where it came from. No link, no writer's name, no copyright!

Where the heck was I supposed to put it?... That's why I agree that we need a place...

...I have always included a link to either a news story or the food maker's web site. I don't just post and expect folks to take my word for it. I think this is important for however we do this going forward.

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[cali]

I vote yes. I dont like the idea of a sticky because as some other have said, I dont notice stickies anymore, my eyes austomaticly go below them, I never bother to look at a sticky.

[cali]

a sticky is one of those posts at the top of a forum that dont slide down.

[buttercup132]

I don't think a new forum is necessary....I think a sticky thread or an announcement would be enough. The actual sticky thread could be in general (since it's not just one type of pet) but there could be a sticky linking to that thread in dog general, cat general, pet general, etc. I don't think we need all of the previous threads, just a list (edited and updated) of all the foods on the recall and some links with more info. But I really don't care either way.

I agree with this.

[Lobodeb]

I don't think a new forum is necessary....I think a sticky thread or an announcement would be enough. The actual sticky thread could be in general (since it's not just one type of pet) but there could be a sticky linking to that thread in dog general, cat general, pet general, etc. I don't think we need all of the previous threads, just a list (edited and updated) of all the foods on the recall and some links with more info. But I really don't care either way.

Me too.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I don't think a new forum is necessary....I think a sticky thread or an announcement would be enough. The actual sticky thread could be in general (since it's not just one type of pet) but there could be a sticky linking to that thread in dog general, cat general, pet general, etc. I don't think we need all of the previous threads, just a list (edited and updated) of all the foods on the recall and some links with more info. But I really don't care either way.

I agree with this also.

[Randi]

I also agree with Wolf_Q. We could keep adding new Forums for this and that, and end up with lots of Forums. I think a new Forum should be for something permanent.

However, the subject of Pet Food Recall is very important at the moment, so a sticky may be a good idea. Then again, if this subject keeps popping up, a new Forum may be in order.

[Laura's Babies]

My thoughts are this...

HOPEFULLY, this recall is just a temporary thing that will pass and for those that wouldn't go to another forum, they may miss something very important. I think new forums should be left for permenant things.

[chocolatepuppy]

My thoughts are this...

HOPEFULLY, this recall is just a temporary thing that will pass and for those that wouldn't go to another forum, they may miss something very important. I think new forums should be left for permenant things.

I agree with this and I pray this will soon be over.I'd rather have it as a sticky.

[Craftlady]

my first post
I started the question about having a forum for this very important topic.
I voted for a special forum although in my post above link, I thought a sticky would do. As this whole mess has expanded and has a life of its own, there is to much important information out there to get lost all over the board.
As far as posting to much in one area, unfortunately with time restrants of peoples daily lives it's easier to post "new" then to hunt down a thread that you want to reply to.

[Whisk_Luva]

I like the idea... I may not live in America but I like to know whats going on over there and how there solving it. Also so I know if it ever happens here in England I know what to do.