Does this annoy you?

**Muddy4paws** · 07-21-2005, 03:43 PM

I lurk around pettalk everyday its addictive but I've tried to join in with the topics but I never seem to get noticed so I rarely bother anymore but I still enjoy seeing everyone pets

**anna_66** · 07-21-2005, 04:17 PM

Nope, can't say it bothers me a bit. Although I'm not a lurker on pt (that's obvious

) I am at a mastiff board. There are times when I've had a question so obviously I needed to join.

What saddens me (not annoys) is when people join, you get to know them and their pups and they kinda fade away never to be heard from again. I know people's lives get busy, but I miss them

**pipersmom** · 07-21-2005, 04:38 PM

Some of us do not have time to post as much as we would want to. I look at the sight several times a day, but I can't sit on the computer at work and chat all day (much as I'd love to)!

At night, there are puppies to feed and walk, dinner to cook, showers to take, dishes to wash, laundry, and a myriad of other chores that get pushed to my next day's "to do" list. Every other weekend is spent traveling to the eastern part of my state to visit with elderly parents.

I think most of us who fall into the category you refer to love seeing everyone's pets and that's the BIG reason we come here. Everyone doesn't have the time that you might have. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

I wouldn't waste too much energy being angry with us. There are more worthy targets. ;-)

**catnapper** · 07-21-2005, 05:29 PM

I never stopped to think of it. I've joined several other message boards when I had a question pertaining ot whatever the board was. I posted, got my answer, never went back. So what if that's what people do? Not everyone is into sharing their lives with the whole internet world. Perhaps they just wanted to find out a specific thing about their pet... got their answer and moved on.

Also consider: not everyone is seen as being online. I myself am set to invisible. I show up as a "guest" when you check out whos online.

**jesse_3** · 07-21-2005, 07:49 PM

okay, shoot, I didn't mean like posting just one or two times, I meant joining, and NOT lurking, or posting. I don't mind if they are lurking, it honestly would be nice if they let us know they are lurking, lol!
I didn't mean this to be mean or harsh..I was just, I don't know, it was sorta dumb I guess. I am sorry if this angered anyone ( I think it did, as I read some posts..)

Finns Mom, I guess it is sort of a pet peeve. I know it's dumb, but, I weird..I guess I never really thought this whole thing through!-I should should learn to think MORE before I type..

Again, I am sorry for the little uproar..I do understand that sometimes there are good intensions for things, that never get accomplished. I do that quite a bit..I guess I wasn't thinking clearly.

Steph and Jes

ps. I didn't mean ANGRY, I meant, frustrating..

**finn's mom** · 07-21-2005, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by jesse_3
Finns Mom, I guess it is sort of a pet peeve. I know it's dumb, but, I weird..I guess I never really thought this whole thing through!-I should should learn to think MORE before I type..

Ah, i don't think you have anything to worry about. Someone truly being offended by what you originally posted (especially since you've apologized and explained a little bit more), is about as silly as you being angry at lurkers and non posters.

but, pet peeves usually are silly, I think you're fine. It's cool that you cleared it up a little more, though.

**rizzy** · 07-21-2005, 09:04 PM

I dont post when I dont know what to say but I enjoy reading others thoughts. Overall it doesnt bother me, but most of the time I dont even notice. ***Its okay to post your thoughts.

**carole** · 07-21-2005, 09:04 PM

I honestly don't think anyone was offended by your post, everyone was just answering your question candidly, as I said does not bother me one way or the other.,everyone is entitled to their pet peeves or things that annoy them, this is one that is yours and seems to be yours alone, but hey that is ok ya know.

**neko1** · 07-22-2005, 05:44 AM

What Carole said

**mruffruff** · 07-22-2005, 09:54 AM

What Pipersmom said.

Some of us are single, with multiple pets to care for as well as homes. Those who live at home don't realize how much time and energy goes into keeping the everyday stuff running and still hold down a full-time job.

I've posted a few times on other boards and drifted away because I just didn't have time. Some days, I can only lurk here and other days I can post a lot. Depends on how much work I have to get out for my boss.

I don't mind lurkers. I really think some people join without intending to come back. Those are the ones I wish wouldn't bother to join. Wait until you're sure you want to be a participating member, then join.

Mary

**Jennsen** · 07-22-2005, 11:37 AM

In some cases(threads) when I'm reading along with everyone's posts, I have every intention of posting myself but then I find a disagreement has started and it's getting a little heated, I change my mind and perfer to stay out of it.

But in general I try to post and reply to as many as I have time to do

**Freckles** · 07-22-2005, 11:46 AM

First I decide if I want to open a thread. If I can't tell what the topic is, I often don't.

If I do open the thread, I decide if I can add helpful information (or another picture of Freckles) and then post.

I don't really call myself a lurker, but a selective poster!

I approve of removing member names of those who joined 3 or 4 years ago and NEVER post.

**jesse_3** · 07-24-2005, 02:26 AM

Okay, I feel much better now

**Almita** · 07-24-2005, 02:31 AM

I know some of my friends just sign up but they never use it!! ahh! If I sign up on something I would stick with it.

**Vette** · 07-24-2005, 04:07 AM

The only thing i dont like.. is when people join to ask a question in any of the Health boards to try and avoid taking their pet/s to the vet and getting quick fix advise from us. and then never ever post here again or even lurk.