To Everyone on PT

[Argranade]

Yepo!

If you have a bad statement you want to say at someone PM it, don't do it on PT threads ... actualy you should not even down talk people even if you don't like them.

Treat others as you would want to be treated!

Still learing that saying myself!

[Dorothy39]

Very well stated Lady's Human ~

Yes, You are a very Wonderful Brother and Pet of the Day is certainly a Very Wonderful Place!!!

[gini]

Isn't it a shame that this has to be mentioned at all?

I have to admit that when I see certain names I simply avoid the whole thread. Who wants to take the time to read such nonsense?

No wonder Karen is feeling under the weather - the bickering must get her down. She is the moderator - not the babysitter!

LH, thanks for looking out for your sis! And also for reminding us that this is a family site!

[Bengalz]

Chivilry is still alive Karen is lucky to have a sweet brother watching out for her.

So right! Thank you Lady's Human for being there for your sister and for PetTalk This is a great site and is populated by a wonderful group of people. Karen and Paul have invested time, resources, heart and soul into this community. They deserve to be respected by all. It saddens me some days to see the nonsense that occurs in some threads and how it impacts others. My instinct is to stay away from those issues however, knowing they happen upsets me nonetheless.

I hope this thread is something of a wake-up call for those who abuse their privilege of being here.

Again, thank you for being so supportive - many here sincerely appreciate your thoughts and your feelings.

Betty

[RedHedd]

I have to admit that when I see certain names I simply avoid the whole thread.

I do the same. Life is too short ....

[Karen]

No wonder Karen is feeling under the weather - the bickering must get her down. She is the moderator - not the babysitter!

Thanks, but it was food that "got me down" - I have been being ambushed by new and unknown food allergies, so got allergy tests again yesterday, and in 2 weeks will have the more comprehensive list from the blood tests.

[BC_MoM]

I agree 100%. I think it's low to put someone down publicly.

[kimlovescats]

I agree! I know that I have been guilty a few times of spouting off in anger, and I'm really working on biting my fingers when I'm feeling upset! These days I try to get my point across in the least confrontational way possible. If I don't feel I can word my feelings appropriately, I try to avoid the offending thread.

Kim

[NicoleLJ]

AS you know I am new here and I just wanted to say that this place is one of the better boards to be on. Some boards can let things get way out of hand. It is really nice to see that so many people here can see when there is a problem and all work together to try and correct it and make things better. You all deserve a pat ont eh back.

And I agree with the taking problems to PM's. I just wanted to let you all know of the above first.
Nicole

[Russian Blue]

I haven't had a lot of time for the internet recently, so I guess I have missed the offending threads. Honestly, as soon as the tone of thread starts heading down I would avoid it anyways. I don't have the time for it. Period. My 'real' life is already full of negative people and situations at work that I don't need to add to them by reading or responding to these types of posts.

I come here for a break, not to get worked up over internet 'reality'. It's sad that a site like this ends up having some 'bad apples' but that is in every community (online and offline). It's up to each person to choose to respond to these types of posts or ignore them/report them.

[Felicia's Mom]

Karen, PT has grown so big and it must be impossible to keep track of all what goes on here. Perhaps you should consider having a few moderators again.

Let's all try to keep PT the friendly place it's always been.

I agree, maybe you should at least try more moderators.

[moosmom]

Amen Lady's Human!! I am guilty of flying off the handle and that's why I chose to take a break. As short as it was, it did me a world of good.

Karen and Paul do a wonderful job running this board. My hat is off to them.

BTW, I didn't know you were Karen's brother!

[lizbud]

Thanks, but it was food that "got me down" - I have been being ambushed by new and unknown food allergies, so got allergy tests again yesterday, and in 2 weeks will have the more comprehensive list from the blood tests.

Don't want to sound like an alarmist or anything, but with the chemicals
involved with producting food nowadays, it must be hard to find the source
of any allergic reaction. Good luck with the tests.

[Husky15]

Very well said. It's too bad some people come here just to cause trouble and lie to us.

I know Karen has been a bit under the weather lately so kudos to you for being such a great big brother!

Exactly what I was thinking. Agreed [on both statements].

[CathyBogart]

Good thread!

I haven't posted much beacause I've been feeling grouchy and snappy (nothing going on, just tweaking meds and studying) and didn't want to add to any trouble. Hopefully things will mellow out now.