I am sorry but i am utterly disgusted

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Now i have had a chance to calm down a little i wanted to post up how disgusted i was with my post about skinny pigs which was posted christmas day.
The question was not answered and instead i had what i felt was a mini interrogation about both the new GP and my darling Walter (abyssinian) which i have only just had to have put to sleep at the tender age of 6 months.
Whilst i do understand and appreciate that some people were only voicing concern i feel that the manner in which it was done was unacceptable.
Not only did it open a discussion with presumptions about my late pigs condition it also led to believe that the new skinny pig, which was a surprise for christmas, would too become ill if not already be sick!
IF i had wanted opinions or a discussion on Walter and his condition i would have posted about it, i cannot believe that people would make their own assumptions on his condition and discuss it on the forum - on a thread that had nothing to do with him.
How incredibly insensitive of you all that partook in it, especially as the info on Walter was taken from his tribute on the Rainbow Bridge section!
I do hope that the next person who is upset by the death of their very much loved GP is treated with a little more respect.
And i would appreciate it if any further discussions on Walter were left off the forum unless instigated by myself. If any further assumptions on his condition wish to be made please PM amongst yourselves. 8...
 
I didn't read your post on Christmas day, but just wanted to say sorry for the loss of your little piggie Walter at such a young age. RIP poor Walter.:rose
 
I'm sure everyone appreciates this is a very difficult and emotional time for you, so soon after losing a beloved pig. I did not contribute to the thread but having re-read the thread in question however, I honestly and genuinely can't see what you are "disgusted" about - none of the posts in reply seemed in any way disrespectful to me, simply Suzy (one of the most experienced forum members) voicing concern for your new pig's welfare. Okay, sometimes posts can be quite direct but maybe this is a good thing on a forum such as this, rather than posters feeling they need to 'tread on eggshells' to avoid causing possible offence (which I'm sure no-one would want to see happen).

I hope upon further reflection you will see that you perhaps over-reacted to what were well-meaning comments.
 
I have also re-read the thread and cannot see that you were criticised or have any reason to take offence. I think Suzy was trying to establish the full facts so that she could give you an honest and balanced answer to your question. Being concerned about your new piggy's health is not the same as implying that you are mistreating it. I hope that you can see the difference yourself when you reread the thread.
 
Claire W said:
Same here although it is a shame that the OP feels let down by the forum. Sleep peacefully Walter xx
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oh gosh yes i agree completely, i see there were two threads, i feel that the girls were trying to help, LisaJazz offered her email and Suzy offered her help, I'm really confused and really hope the OP will read these comments and discuss.

I'm so sorry you were upset especially at Christmas and so soon after losing your boy. :(
 
I'm sorry, I'm confused about what you hope to achieve from this thread? You're understandably upset by the loss of your pet but nothing was said on the other thread that was anything but the truth or indeed good advice. Things are obviously still raw with you hence the upset but nobody has given anything other than caring, sound advice. As I'm sure you already know, skinny pigs can be more susceptible to infection than other breeds so seeing as you asked for advice from people who keep them, that was what you were given.

This is a public forum and people are free to comment on any thread they see fit. We keep an eye on things and, as I've said above, there was nothing on that thread that was insensitive, disgusting or presumptuous - words which personally I find a lot more insulting than the things said on your thread.

Please take a step back and try to realise people were only trying to help.
 
I do think the response was a bit 'stalkerish' - I mean the OP posted some questions about her new pig, then was basically investigated by looking up her other posts, and other things she hadn't questioned or asked about brought into it. I personally would be quite peed off if when I posted Gizmo came to live here, someone went and read through my old posts and asked if I should be getting another pig given how soon Whisks had gone etc etc. as frankly that side of things is none of their business.

I do appreciate people have concerns about what others do but to a new member it is a bit 'woah, is this the piggy police?!' when they are searched on and questioned out of the blue. The OP said the skinny was a surprise present so the whole 'why did you get this pig without a quarantine?' is neither here nor there to be honest.

The whole thing thoroughly confused me as I thought 'who the heck is Walter?!' and assumed the skinny had died within a few hours of being mentioned on the board! But then I read that post, I don't go wandering through all the past posted things by that user.
 
I still feel the same and stand by my feelings on what i wrote and i do not expect people to "tread on eggshells" nor did i say i had been criticised and i didnt say either that it was implied i was mistreating my GP`s . I also did say that i appreciate it was concern for my late and current little man. I was/am upset in the way that it was approached. As some of you have pointed out there are people on here who are direct, thats fine but on the flip side the ones that are direct need to also understand that there are people on here who are quite sensitive. And if nobody can understand why i am upset that the information about Walter was taken from a Rainbow Bridge tribute / post and used then well, i dont really know what to say to you all! I fail to see how anybody who has lost a pet wouldnt be upset about it.
 
i dont know what you mean, i read and commented on the wheek on walter post as i do with others, then i read the skinny pig thread but didnt post as i know nothing about them.

I am really sorry this has upset you. Most of us have lost pigs and yes, it is upsetting.
 
You posted about Walter and your questions about the Skinny pig 10 minutes apart when we clicked new posts both threads would have come up I did just have to check dates and times which is something I don't but I was fairly certain I was on when you posted and saw both post's in my new post's and wanted to clarify before posting.

Generally people do read both threads, I know I do even if I don't comment.

I do think you are over reacting, especially as I know there has been health issues with Skinnies from a certain supplier.
 
I agree with Walters perception of the posts on his thread. If it was my thread I would feel like I'd been given the third degree. Sometimes when replies are written they are not read in the same manner that they were intended, especially just after losing a Piggy and probabely not feeling at ones best. Yet I also respect Suzy's experience and genuine concern when posting her reply. None of this (my) post was intended to offend or point fingers.
 
I also felt it was a bit third degree.

If it were me I would have felt a bit under pressure. Not saying any advice wasn't just but personally to me it would have put me off.
 
The posts were posted in quick succession as it was christmas day, i had been busy since first thing, i wanted to type a tribute to Walter as i felt it fitting on christmas and exactly a week since he was gone, obviously i had no idea i was getting a skinny that day so wanted to also ask the question that came to mind about him.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, this thread is mine and i dont believe i am overreacting. If you do, thats fair enough.

I feel that i have posted my opinion and also now justified my reason for it.

I personally wont be explaining/discussing it any further as to be honest, although i am not looking for any support on my feelings, i do feel that as i am new to the group that i will only be getting more comments about me being in the wrong and i am not willing to keep trying to justify myself further.
 
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