In Reply to: Education posted by Kifkaf on June 21, 2000 at 19:50:59:

: Well, I'm going to start a new thread. Haven't done it in a while, but I think there is a need - seems that we have too many chiefs here and not enough indians.

: In light of all the recent differences of opinion on breeding, neutering and euthanasia, I can see there are alot of passionate people on this board. This is a good thing. But haven't you guys heard yet that you can catch more flies with honey???

: Education is the key here. Instead of getting all hot and bothered about messages here, can't you guys seize the opportunity to HELP, rather than HINDER??? Offer advice and EDUCATE the newbies or those that are having valid problems. This is a place to GAIN INFO, not to get slammed. And sometimes its not WHAT you say, its HOW you say it. When someone is personally attacked, then they retaliate, and the original problem doesn't get solved. And who suffers for it? The glider.

: I, myself, have dealt with alot of people over the years with rescues, babies, new pet owners and people who just email me with questions. Sure, sometimes I think "God, what a moron", but I offer the advice in a way that is acceptable SO THE ANIMAL WILL BENEFIT. Meaning, not to upset the owner and run them off, because then the animal suffers. You have to sort of "reel them in" and set the hook with a solution to their problem. There is no way to reel a person in that has just been blasted for asking a question, let alone setting the hook. Granted, some people just don't want to listen, but at least you can feel good that you TRIED.

: I don't recognize alot of your names here anymore - I know Bourbon, Jane and a few others - but the names are about all that has changed here. I left this board a while back because of all the bickering that was going on - I came back because Bourbon kept getting on my case about it. But I'm starting to regret that I decided to stop by, because the whole point of this board gets lost in all the arguing.

: I'd like to propose that we all make a pact to not freak out when someone asks a question but see what we can do to help instead. At all costs, lets remember the advice from Cynthia - GO FOR THE GOOD OF THE GLIDER. That is our main concern here, and when we get mad, that does not get accomplished. I'd like to stay and do what I can to help people, but I'm afraid I can't if this keeps up - I simply don't have the patience for it. So what do ya say? Anybody in agreement?

: Ok B - how'd ya like that one??? Can ya back me up here?

: KK

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• Re: im a new owner and that's great advice..i need all your help.... Kifkaf 19:29:12 06/22/2000 (0)