Has Pet Talk Changed?

[Nomilynn]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
It has definitely changed!

Negative:
I'm going to step outside of my comfort zone to say this (and will probably receive some nasty PM's but...) I also disapprove of the 'newer' kids of pettalk. If they have something to say and can contribute it a positive manner, I'm all for 'em being on the board. But there are those who continually 'get my goat' by posing under different names/ages/etc. or joining in just to fight/argue/ridicule. (I think it's only fair to add that --while I don't have solid proof-- my instinct tells me not all the 'posers' on here are children.) These are the members I would like to see relocated to other areas of cyber-space.

As Aly said, a growing community cannot exist without a few tempers flaring. And there's not an easy solution to making it all just "go away."

Bless you Zip for saying what I was thinking in a manner that wouldn't get me kicked off the board all together In addition to what you have said, it seems like many of these "newbies" aren't always here for pets either, but use these boards as their own social gathering place (PM's people.. use the PM's!!!! )

I would have to say I liked it better even as soon ago as before Christmas. The whole feel is different now, but I can't really describe what that is.

However, with all the people that join here every day Karen and Paul do a great job. Maybe it's a good time to "hire" some more admin! And, if nothing else, the wealth of information I have learned from this site about pets far exceeds the annoyances that sometimes crop up.

[captain]

I love Pet Talk, and the way everything is set out. I have been addicted to the Dog of the Day forever, and only recently (1 year ago) started commenting in the Pet Talk forum.

I have to agree - seems that people are getting nastier / or less tolerant.

In general though, everyone seems to be really friendly and helpful. Lets hope it stays that way.

[primabella]

i don't know what other layout there was. the forum hasn't changed from when i joined. i hope i'm not one of those "young ones" who seem to piss everyone off

i love pet talk. i guess people who post under different names and ages get me mad too, but there are a lot of good things about this place i think zippy-cat said it the best

[Pam]

Originally posted by primabella
hope i'm not one of those "young ones" who seem to piss everyone off

MOST DEFINITELY NOT! You are a terrific member and I personally enjoy reading your posts and getting to know Mickey! (Love your signature!)

[Soledad]

Cookiebaker - I meant exactly what I said! Just that I've received mean PMs and I would rather not have to look at them.

Also, I wish some people had better grammar, spelling and punctuation. Not out of snobbery, but there are some posts on here that are barely comprehensible.

[popcornbird]

Primabella, you are definitely one of my favorites. I don't think you've ever pissed someone off!

I never intend to piss people off, that's why I've decided not to have anything to do with controversial threads anymore. The thing that I believe has changed the most is that people have become less tolerant of the beliefs of others. Karen and Paul definitely do a great job moderating, and I know they do the best they can. I was wondering if we can add a new board (like marketplace) for things in the news, etc. so that people that don't want to get involved, don't go to that board.............but then again, it might be a bad idea because curiosity can get even those avoiding such threads in the board. All I know is that this is a great board full of pet loving people, and that's what makes PT the wonderful board it is. Anyone that is compassionate enough to love an animal is a very softhearted and loving person. I hope things get better on PT from now on. I'm sure our love for pets can get us through all the hurt feelings of the past, and we can get back to talking about our pets and being friends.

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by Pam


MOST DEFINITELY NOT! You are a terrific member and I personally enjoy reading your posts and getting to know Mickey! (Love your signature!)

I agree!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Originally posted by primabella
i don't know what other layout there was. the forum hasn't changed from when i joined. i hope i'm not one of those "young ones" who seem to piss everyone off

i love pet talk. i guess people who post under different names and ages get me mad too, but there are a lot of good things about this place i think zippy-cat said it the best

Same here! How old are you, primabella? I'm 12.

[aly]

Sarah - you are very mature and not annoying in the least bit. I love all of your posts and love seeing your beautiful Sadie girl

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Thank you Aly! I didn't think I was annoying, but if I was, I would want to fix that.

[zippy-kat]

Sara, Primabella... you two are most definitely treasured members of this community!

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by Nomilynn

I would have to say I liked it better even as soon ago as before Christmas. The whole feel is different now, but I can't really describe what that is.

Yeah, this thread has me thinking about it.....it seems since the new year everyone's been even more angry....well, at least it seems that way to me.

I'll admit, I'm one of them that's been on the crabby side lately. I'm sorry. It's just that some people drive me crazy....and I'm sure I drive others crazy too! Anyway, I think we *all* need to start being more tolerant of eachother.

Let's make Pet Talk the *happy* place it normally is!

[Kfamr]

I know alot of people dislike me on the board, but I hope you're not talking about me. As my mom always says "i'm not here to win a popularity contest." Geez, my mom is so smart.

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by wolf_Q




Let's make Pet Talk the *happy* place it normally is!

AGREE!

[Former User]

Originally posted by gini
Since you first joined Pet Talk has it changed?

Are you happy with the changes?

If you could change anything about Pet Talk, what would it be?

(The word "improve" needs to be added here as well!)

Yes it has. I joined in August 2001.

Some changes are for good, but some not. I for example don't like how some people register with several names, why isn't one name enough? I also don't like that the people who have been kicked out, have signed in with new names and many of them. I won't put any examples, but few of you know what I mean.

If I could change PT... well, I'd probably add few more moderators. I'm not saying Karen and Paul are doing a bad job at all, acutally, you guys do an excellent job, as your forum is quite big! But few moderators more would be great, it's easier to keep control when there's more eyes on watch. And I would also get involved to this "hot" threads really fast and either lock them or remove them before flaming gets going on.

I agree with Noah's Mommy, you really have to be careful here now with what yousay, and I hate that. What happened to the fun people used to be here, when almsot anything was allowed? In good taste, that is