New Forum Poll

[elizabethann]

Still don't know what a sticky is.

[Alysser]

I agree with Wolf_Q wholeheartedly, but I'm confused on one thing. Will the new forum be used for the PETFOOD RECALL only? Or will it be on all of pet nutrition? If it's only for the recall, I really see no point in the new forum because the pet food recall will end eventually and the forum won't need to be used anymore. Also, pet nutrition falls under the catergory of health, so why can't we just continue to use the health forums?

[Logan]

Karen, I didn't vote, but I think if there was a special board or forum to go to in order to get the most up to date information, it would be worth it. I have one howling cat who misses his wet food, and he would appreciate it if I had the most up to date information in order to know what in the world to buy for him. I know his dry food is safe, but I'm scared of the pouches, even if the Whiskas that he was getting isn't on the list.

Whatever you decide is fine with me.

Logan and Butter, who is so pitiful right now

[Vette]

I also agree with Wolf_Q. We could keep adding new Forums for this and that, and end up with lots of Forums. I think a new Forum should be for something permanent.

Ditto

[Blue_Frog]

I think when it all comes down to it, the best solution is the one that will be easiest for Karen and Paul to implement. If putting all the current threads for all the recalls into a new sub/child board within the Other category works the quickest and easiest, then that might be the best solution.

I dont know if thats any easier than weeding through the numerous threads in all the different boards (Dog, Cat, Pet and Other) having to do with all the different recalls, then choosing one to the master to sticky in each board is the best plan.

[lizbud]

I agree with this also.

I voted Other for the same reasons.

Hopefully recalls won't become a regular occurrence.

[DrKym]

I don't think a new forum is necessary....I think a sticky thread or an announcement would be enough. The actual sticky thread could be in general (since it's not just one type of pet) but there could be a sticky linking to that thread in dog general, cat general, pet general, etc. I don't think we need all of the previous threads, just a list (edited and updated) of all the foods on the recall and some links with more info. But I really don't care either way.

I agree.

[elizabethann]

What's a sticky?

I said yes because I think we're only hearing the tip of the iceburg. I think there will be more information to come....like other foods being recalled....what really caused this recall....who is going to pay for this.....what will be done to prevent this in the future....etc.

Just my .02 cents.

[elizabethann]

Oh...and a petition. I'm still looking for a petition to sign! I think the FDA needs a separate fully staffed department to regulate the pet food industry. It's a multi-billion dollar industry and it needs to be regulated correctly.

If this were a baby food recall, we'd have more information by now and we'd know exactly what foods/treats were effected and who/what caused them to be recalled.

Grrrr......

[finn's mom]

I don't think a new forum is necessary....I think a sticky thread or an announcement would be enough. The actual sticky thread could be in general (since it's not just one type of pet) but there could be a sticky linking to that thread in dog general, cat general, pet general, etc. I don't think we need all of the previous threads, just a list (edited and updated) of all the foods on the recall and some links with more info. But I really don't care either way.

I chose other because I think this sounds like a good idea.

There are a lot of "yes" votes, but seems like a lot of people are saying this sounds like a good idea.

[Zippy]

I voted other because seen the food recall keeps getting bigger and bigger it might be a good idea to have another forum but then I think that would be to many forums.

[Freckles]

I voted yes to Mayor Karen's original concept.

[Kfamr]

I don't think a new forum all together is necressary. A stickied thread each in Dog General, Cat General, and General would be sufficient.

Maybe a link to each thread on the main POTD page -
DOTD links to Dog general
COTD links to Cat General
POTD links to General.


In Dog General, there could be a list of all of the affected treats and foods for dogs.

The same from Cat General, for cats.

General can have a link to menufoods.com, and the specific Dog/Cat stickies.




I'm on a few other forums who have close to 50 or so forums. It's very annoying, hence the reason I do not go there often. However, PT has been very "slim" and organized in forums. This recall won't be here forever, so there's no reason to has a seperate forum for it.

If someone creates a new thread you can just add it to the sticky like you did the graphics/signatures threads.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I don't think a new forum is necessary ...
I think a sticky thread or an announcement would be enough.

I don't think we need all of the previous threads ...

The heart of the problem is "ALL the previous threads"!

I jump on my soapy box again ...
When something "happens" - be it a Pet Emergency or a Nationwide Food Crisis ...
Some of us can't resist the *urge* to tell the world with a post.
Well, that's GREAT - create an Interesting and Informative Summary of The Problem
and use that as your thread Title. TELL a short story with the title - a good title
will ensure a lot of folks will read your message.

And if YOU think something should be "added", or YOU find "additional information"
on that same general subject,
PLEASE, Please resist the temptation to *>start ANOTHER new thread<*

ADD your new info to the existing thread!
* Everyone following the thread will see it
* It will up to the TOP of the thread lists
* It will increase the "replies" count - automatically increasing readership/interest
* Newest "stuff" will always be the most recent posted ... you don't *HAVE TO* read it all

If you've noticed ... the Pet Food Recall topic now has DOZENS of threads,
scattered all over the Board, with many repeats of the same info.

A "NEW Forum" won't eliminate this problem - better posting habits will.

Same Philosophy applies to more personal posts ... an all too frequent series >>>
* HELP - Urgent - Please Read ... story told of Fluffie "limping"
* Fluffie hurt her paw ... story continues (NEW thread) of hangnail discovered
* What should I do ... asks if PTS would be required , no reference to previous threads
* My Vet is closed - Oh Help!
* (A week later) We're home from the Vet
* (A month later) She's still limping ...

OK, a lil exaggerated, but not by much!

Pick a GOOD Title - tell a little "story" with the title ...
then STICK WITH IT and Keep it Going!

Our oldie of "Cinder wants to keep the Stray she "found"...
ref: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=3850
started on January 22, 2001 and ran for 2 1/2 YEARS on the SAME Title!

[Catty1]

Phred - I agree with you. I also think it is easier to changing posting options than people!

How about combining "Nutrition" or "Feeding" with the title of the Health forum?
A sticky could go in for Food Alerts only, and general health and feeding threads could carry on.

Just my 2 cents.