just a question

[buttercup132]

I notice that too.
Some people are NEVER on pt unless its to post pictures of thier dogs.

I dont reply to everyones picture thread(in fact I rarley do)
But I always reply on other things and rarley post pictures anyways.

[BC_MoM]

Yeah, I notice that as well. Sometimes I find it rude, too, depending on who it is and how they are.

I try to comment on people's posts if I want to post pictures of my own dogs.

I see it like this:

If you want comments on your pictures, you have to comment on others pictures.

[Vela]

I agree, I beleive you get out of it what you put in, if you want people to care about you and your dogs they have to get to know you. If someone doesn't ever post to anyone else's threads or pics, I don't think they have a right to get mad if people don't post to theirs.

[cali]

II often dont reply unless I have something specific to say, I usually think "What would I like to hear" I know that I like to actually READ posts, I know that I dont like it when the only reply I get is a smily face or "awww" because thats doesnt interest me, I like responses that actually say something , so I tend to look at other peoples pictures and only respond if I have something to say that the poster can actually read. posting only a smiley or one word feels really rude, as if the person couldent be bothered, I know thats not always the case but that is how I feel about it, so unless I have something important or more meaty to say, I dont reply.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I've only noticed a couple people doing that on here (it's a major problem at a few other boards though). I try to reply as much as possible to other people's threads, I hope I'm not considered one of those who post lots of pictures (and I admit, I do post pictures quite often) without commenting on anyone elses threads.

[caseysmom]

I've only noticed a couple people doing that on here (it's a major problem at a few other boards though). I try to reply as much as possible to other people's threads, I hope I'm not considered one of those who post lots of pictures (and I admit, I do post pictures quite often) without commenting on anyone elses threads.

Gosh no your not one of those and it was just that last week someone got all bent out of shape and I was just thinking how could they get so mad when they take to interest in us.

[K9soul]

Gosh no your not one of those and it was just that last week someone got all bent out of shape and I was just thinking how could they get so mad when they take to interest in us.

I know what you are talking about and I agree that surprised me. I was under the impression that since the person never participated in the board much otherwise, they didn't really care if they got replies or not. I'm not really sure what the person expected.

I don't really know who Rhi could be talking about though. I can't really think of anyone that seems to post 100s of pics of their pet/s and never respond to anyone else But then I haven't been keeping up a lot the past few months. And what does ignoring them do if they never respond? You can still see that there is a post made by them if they are on ignore..

[Daisy and Delilah]

As already mentioned by others; most of us know of a situation where this happened a few days ago. It involved someone who only posts pictures occasionally and doesn't participate on the board at all(to the best of my knowledge). The person posted pictures, waited for a few hours and got upset that there were no responses. I don't have a problem with someone posting pictures, without other participation, except when they get mad at the board because no one responded. Pet Talk was under great stress and strain during that time and it really sort of irritated me that this person was so inconsiderate and insensitive to issues involving most of our members. Even after being informed of the issues, the person never came back with a response/apology. Now, who was being rude there? Like any community, people are better received if others have had the chance to get to know them. It's so unfortunate that anyone has to be that touchy and feels the solution is to leave the board permanently.

That's really the only incident I can think of right off the bat

[BC_MoM]

You know, but there are some people here who don't post at all in other's picture threads. They don't even reply to questions in their own, and yet they keep posting more. For the person I'm thinking of, it's like they think they're better than everyone on PT.

Situations like that bother me.

[finn's mom]

I agree with the whole "you get what you give." I know I used to be on here all the time and used to comment a lot! I honestly never felt like I got from people what I put out, but, that wasn't ever too much of an issue for me. I still stop at Pet Talk daily, but, mostly to read my private messages. Every once in awhile (like today), I'll browse more than normal and I'll post a few times, too. There are also a few people that I will just about always post when I see a thread of theirs, simply because of individual experiences I've had with them, usually privately. It's not a snub to anyone if I don't post, I just don't allow myself much time online anymore (although I do find myself falling into that trap sometimes, and, I always regret it later!). I know that certain things bother some people, and, certain things bother a lot of people. I don't let myself get too backed up worrying about what others are going to think about my lack of posting lately. I honestly don't post hoping for reciprocation. I post because I have something to offer (or at least I hope so, anyway!). Anyway, I have posted some picture threads in the last few months, but, I typically post them because I get a private message requesting that I share. I haven't read this entire thread, but, I will after I post this. I just thought I'd at least put why I don't post as often as I used to, but, still will occassionally post photos.

[BC_MoM]

II often dont reply unless I have something specific to say, I usually think "What would I like to hear" I know that I like to actually READ posts, I know that I dont like it when the only reply I get is a smily face or "awww" because thats doesnt interest me, I like responses that actually say something , so I tend to look at other peoples pictures and only respond if I have something to say that the poster can actually read. posting only a smiley or one word feels really rude, as if the person couldent be bothered, I know thats not always the case but that is how I feel about it, so unless I have something important or more meaty to say, I dont reply.

Hmm.. I see what you're saying, and that makes complete sense! I kind of agree!

[Ginger's Mom]

Generally speaking, I agree with Vela. There are a few people who I believe may just be too busy, or not sure what to say, or just don't feel like "talking." If I believe someone is just using the board to boost their own ego without any real interest in dogs in general or this community, I will not open their threads. But, that is a decision I make on an individual basis after a period of time.

[cloverfdx]

But if people have time to post up 100s of photos of their own dogs, maybe they could spare a few minutes every now and then to comment on other peoples threads . I have the non commenting people on my ignore list so that does not bother me .

[Vela]

Well I also don't post to every picture thread, i have a family and work two jobs, but i try to input in other areas of the board as well. It's part of the reason i infrequently post pictures. Not that I don't want to but I'm very busy, and I totally understand only posting sometimes and if you feel you have something to say. I always enjoy all the pictures, even when I don't post to every thread, but there are only a few who post only pics and have no other input, it's not a big problem on the board here IMO. The only time I have a problem with it is when they get mad about people not replying, when they don't input otherwise.