Am I the only one who feels this way...or has PT really changed recently?

[flamepony12]

Like Amber, (CamCamPup33) I agree but disagree. I am not sick of PT, I still love it. but I have to agree with PCB. Most of the time that I check PT, not much more is going on. Even though I only joined 7 months ago, I feel as if in my first month or two, PT was a huge, active place, a new thread everywhere you looked. I agree that a lot of posters that we have grown quite fond of have mostly become lurkers.

I also think that a lot of this "troll" stuff has been splitting pettalk up from a big family into little groups. The trolls come on here just to make trouble, and when they offend certain people, they cause fights between groups at a time. I believe that, even though it is something some might not be able to get over, this is why we have lost, or at least lost sight of, many fellow PTers.

I completely agree with what Corinna said, about Karen and Paul being wonderful moderators, and that it's their job, and that they pay a lot of money for us to have fun and get along. But I also have to say that on a forum that my mom posts on, Goldfish Paradise, has about 15 or more active moderators. If a troll comes in, they're out right away. We also have to take into consideration that we have about 7,500 members. Her forum only has about 3,000. I'm not saying we don't have enough moderators, I'm just comparing it to some other forums that are a lot smaller than PT and have tons of mods.

I also think that you shouldnt have to review posts right before you post them. Like PCB said, just post it and have some fun! I think it's sad that some people are afraid to post just because they think people will jump down their throats for it. I know it's not that simple, but I wish we could just stop ganging up on each other.

Since this is a family site, I completely agree with what everyone has already said about "censory". Also, so many people say, "Ignore the trolls", and "Just dont look at their posts", but end up looking and starting fights anyway. If you practice what you preach, you will put them on your ignore list. you will not be able to see their posts, and therefore will not be tempted to reply.

I think we should all give a HUGE thanks to Karen and Paul for making PT such a fun place to be. We all know how hard they work. -Cheers!-

*gasp* okay, i think that's all I have to say.

[carole]

I so agree with you saversmont, and Aly, there is indeed a time a place for everything, I am not even close to being a prude, neither am I without humour, what one might see as humour another may not, yeah so we could just all stay away from threads that bother us, which I do frequently, but sometimes I feel the need to say what I think, what is so wrong with that.

Gosh I hardly think PT is censored at all, we have all touched on some pretty controversial subjects, and like the rest I enjoy a good healthy debate, when it turns nasty or offensive, that I am not so fond of, but one weathers the storm, and trys to remember the old saying "like water off a ducks back"

I donot consider people who have different views on something being immature because they decide to post and say so, sometimes one could say maybe the thread starter was immature in the first place to start such a thread, knowing full well it may indeed start controversy, but hey that is what it is all about freedom of speech,which can be done with tact,maturity, and non-offensive if one trys.

I say BRING IT ON, I love PT as much today as yesterday, and I have no real complaints, I have learned much from my visits here, I have learn't to be more humble, less critical (NB: I say less,) more sympathetic, to laugh more and be darn thankful for what I have, so for me its been a positive place to be.

[wolfsoul]

I was #8 on the 25 top posters list just a few months ago. Now I am #15. I also feel that PT has gone downhill. I will continue to browse, and I will post sometimes, but lately for the most part I just don't find PT very exciting anymore. I used to be addicted, but now if I take a break, I don't go through "PT withdrawal" at all. I feel that we have lost alot of good members.

[lbaker]

Lighten up everyone. Tomorrow is the beginning of a brand new year. PetTalk is what you make of it and it happens to suit me just fine. Thank you Karen & Paul and I just hope we can all just enjoy the moments we have.

[GraciesMommy]

I have been gone for over a week and when I came back and come to PT I am overwhelmed by ALL I missed..granted I have only been here a few months...but I feel like I will never catch up on everything...lol...

[carole]

Ibaker you took the words right out of my mouth, my sentiments exactly.

[teenster3]

I haven't been on here in a VERY longggggggg time.

I actually just thought about unsubscribing to this site, when I came across this post.
I often visit another post now & thought why did I stop writing here?!

To tell you the truth I wasn't sure until I realized it was something that happened with the gift swap here that I wasn't impressed with at all.

There are a lot of sites I feel I haven't neccessarily made friends on but like to talk so I post on what I know or can relate to.

I think people need to post funny stories along with vents or posts that others can relate to.
Maybe something else to get your mind off of troubles or whatever the case may be.

For me, it's not been a good year & I'm looking forward to 2006 being over.

I did end up having a son last Sept., which is great news.

My dear, sweet, father passed away this past March 2006 when my son just turned 6 months old.

My grandmother isn't doing well & now my hubby & I have my own mother staying with us until she sorts out her life after losing my dad.
Also my aunt (dad's sister) passed away this past Nov.

I had a friend pass away last Christmas, 2005 whom I hadn't spoken with in over 3 years.
Still wondering why things never got resolved before her passing (she was only 31).

I still have my Lhasa (Wicket) & 6 Koi in the pond outside but we are down to 1 tank fish & when it goes, no more tank fish inside.
We also have my old dog (Yorkie, Tango) who my dad wanted to keep when I moved out a long time ago, is now staying with us as well, he is 13 years old & Wicket is 6.

So life here has not only been crazy, but sad, very sad at times as well!

I would very much enjoy talking with everyone here!

Maybe we could set up some kind of funny post to get others talking.

Just putting my 2 cents in I guess.

Tina

[joycenalex]

welcome back tina. sounds as though it's been a hard and full year.

[wolf_Q]

To tell you the truth I wasn't sure until I realized it was something that happened with the gift swap here that I wasn't impressed with at all.

Hi, welcome back. I know that you didn't receive a gift from the person who was originally supposed to send to you, but several members got together and sent you a package....I guess that wasn't enough to leave a good impression though...

[Karen]

Um, folks, remember - the original post in this thread is from 2 years ago ... and teenster, welcome back!

[borzoimom]

Well I will admit- there are some days its quiet, but thats only because I am on here every day.- but it never ceases to amaze me in one night- like dog general- the whole page will move in like 12 hours. I have found this a wonderful site, full of people, and totally enjoying it!

[gini]

Gosh, I was surprised to see this thread pop back up again.

All of us have such busy lives - me too - but I come here to visit with friends - see what is going on and I always walk away having learned something new, or had a good laugh, or at times, a good cry.

Yes, Pet Talk is "us" - we make it what it is - a happy place most of the time.

All you have to do is look for the new kitty or puppy pictures and you can't help but smile - and we have so many darling new babies to see.

I, for the moment, am totally enthralled by the anteater who has joined us.