Sometimes I feel overwhelmed here

[K9soul]

I understand very much too. Sometimes I can only stop by and browse posts during the breaks while I'm working and it's a choice of view/read all the new posts or reply to a couple of posts and it's tough because I like to put a bit of thought and time into my replies. I also like to reply to DOTD if I can, but gosh if I spent as much time as I'd like every day reading and replying I'd never get much done!

I sometimes even feel kinda bad posting more pictures or videos when there are already so many out there. Of course I enjoy replies and comments as much as the next person, but I do truly hope no one ever feels obligated to reply or guilty if they don't

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I know exactly what you mean Chris, and I only try and keep up with the Cat side and General! There's no way I'd have time to devote to the dog side and the pet side, as much as I'd like to, it just can't happen.

This week I feel like I'm neglecting everyone becaue I just haven't been able to reply as much as I'd like to. I try to keep up with reading everything, but replying takes much more time. I feel bad when people post adorable pics and I can't reply, especially if there aren't that many replies to the thread to begin with.

I'm glad to see I'm not alone here.

[ChrisH]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I feel a lot better knowing I am not alone!

[tatsxxx11]

Feeling that way right now, Chris! So many new threads to catch up on! Having dogs, cats and guinea pigs, it's so hard to get to all the important catagories of all three, not to mentin the "General" catagory! I really hope to spend more time in the Cats section! My Mr. B and Oliver don't get the attention they deserve

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
...My Mr. B and Oliver don't get the attention they deserve...

Or the adoration, and love, and ear nibblies...

Jus sayin,

Wivvy

P.S. I WUV yous Oliiiiveeer!

[RobiLee]

Oh wow!! This is me also. I feel like I am so far behind. I also feel guilty for not posting more. I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way.

Jessica, I don't think you should feel bad about posting pictures and videos. I know I only speak for myself but I LOVE all the pictures. Everyones! I just love being able to see everyone's babies. This is one of my favorite things about pet talk.

Hmmm, maybe we shouldn't feel so overwhelmed and guilty. Maybe we should just enjoy Pet Talk and post when we can.

I Love Pet Talk

Robin

[sasvermont]

Chris, I, too, feel as though I don't contribute as much as I should, to this forum. I look at some of the threads and hardly have enough time to get through a couple and then something else calls to me....i.e. cleaning, other plans, my pets, homework in general...and I read...watch a little TV....music... I just don't set aside that much time for PetTalk.

Also, and I must say that this is MY opinion and not meant to be a condeming comment: I think there are many silly postings going on here and it floods the forum with posts that have no relationship to PetTalk. These folks need to either PM each other or go to another forum. That is my opinion - and I know that it is an open forum....BUT it is called PETTALK!

I think Pettalk serves a different purporse for some people. This forum has lost some of it's earlier members for obvious reasons.

I try to post when I have the time and think that what I might add, might be of some importance.

Here's to you ChrisH, for bringing up such a subject about this forum......one of my favorite forums...

I love all of the pets here, Ebby and Bob are two of my favorites....I have my favorites, just like everyone else does, I am sure. Malone is one of my favorite doggies...... and HH and Eddie....Filou and T.......and Mr. Magoo. Need I go on?

Here is is quality and NOT quantity!

[K9soul]

Originally posted by sasvermont
Also, and I must say that this is MY opinion and not meant to be a condeming comment: I think there are many silly postings going on here and it floods the forum with posts that have no relationship to PetTalk.

Are you speaking about here in the general section? I have always felt this section was a part to talk about anything that didn't necessarily have to do with our pets because all the other topics cover pets as thoroughly as is possible in my opinion. I always thought the General under the Other heading is just a general chatting ground about anything and everything. As far as the dog general, cat general, pet general, etc. topics, pretty much all the posts that I see are about pets. If you only want to read about pets, why not just stick to the pet forums and skip general? Unless I'm misunderstanding. And I'm not taking offense (I don't think), but just a bit confused if you are feeling like the topics in General should all be about pets when that is already covered elsewhere.

That said, occasionally even here it does seem a little overcluttered with posts, such as a certain person who was very obviously recently just trying to get a higher post count , But that was already addressed by many others in a different thread.

Anyway, I know for myself if I am limited on time and just want to catch up on the pet-related things, I stick to those forums.

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by K9soul
Are you speaking about here in the general section? I have always felt this section was a part to talk about anything that didn't necessarily have to do with our pets because all the other topics cover pets as thoroughly as is possible in my opinion.

Yes, I wonder about this, too - I like to sometimes come here to General just to post about silly things (like my cockroach adventure) and just anything, which I think is a great place to post because it is all friendly and fun - but sometimes the silliness does spill over into the Pet forums too.
I am guilty of this I know

This thread has been very good and interesting. It is good discussion. I gues PT is many things to many people. For me, it is the ONLY forum I go to and so it serves many purposes. I am relieved to read that others also feel a bit overwhelmed at times - when they are unable to post as much as they would like to. If I am in a bad mood or somthing - I tend to not post very much and then feel bad becauseI feel like I am neglecting folks. But then - I am usiually pleasantly surprised with a note from somebody saying where are you?? So, I get busy and try to post more! I hate to not comment on the many folks who share stories and pictures - but especially in Cat General, (where I *live*) - I almost always read every single post!! I have recently come to General to expand a bit. I tried DogHouse a few times and I like the bar but prefer to stay out of the "discussions" because I end up getting -not good!

[sasvermont]

I guess what I was trying to point out is that I think there are folks posting, it seems to me, out of complete boredom and flooding the forum with idle chatter. I know what the general section is for, and that I too use it from time to time..... I think some folks need to find other forums to disuss topics that better suit their needs. When I open Pettalk and see that there are hundreds of new posts, I feel overwhelmed and don't even bother. When I further investigate, I often see silly topics.... and ones that would probably find a better place in another forum.... I certainly know how to sort down topics etc. But thanks for the advice.

[sirrahbed]

Sallyanne - I think part of the problem right now is summer vacation and an invasion of trolls - could that explain it??

[trayi52]

I know I haven't posted in awhile, and haven't done much reading of posts. But my reason, I have been feeling so down, and depressed, I just have not felt like posting. I just feel so sad, one of my problems I guess, ME!

I usually love reading the posts, and looking at all the pictures of all the pets. But lately, I have just felt like I had nothing to contribute that would be worth reading. Even thought about leaving Pet Talk for that reason. Anywho, I know what you mean about feeling overwhelmed!

This is a very good thread.

Willie

[Pam]

Oh Willie please don't ever leave! I have missed seeing your posts and feel so bad that you are not feeling so well these days. (((hugs))) It is hard to keep up and I admit that I don't always do such a good job either. I tend to go to "View Today's Active Threads" when I come to Pet Talk and I know I miss some very good posts when I do that because they become "buried." Occasionally someone will PM me with something they feel I have missed so that I can respond. Please cheer up Willie! We love you! It's good to see you back at the computer!

[Randi]

Chris, I too feel a bit overwhelmed sometimes, when I log on. So many are joining PT all the time, and there are lots of new threads. At some point, it's just impossible to keep up, so I choose to open the threads in the cat Forums first, and then see if there's anything else interesting - when I have the time.

I do feel a little guilty if I don't reply to certain posts, but if I don't have the time, so be it. I think most people understand.

What I find irritating is sifting though all the threads which are posted out of boredom, with no real content! They just make it all slower.

John is different from me, he doesn't feel guilty about not replying to posts, unless they are his own threads. ..... See, I even had to post this for him

[isis]

I try to get on here atleast everyday, but i've been so busy. It's been awhile since i've posted here.




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