Just A Small Complaint....

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PumpkinButt

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You know, It's kind of ridiculous whenever I post on here, No matter what it is about, Someone always either Complains about what I am posting about, Or has a different opinion of how I am raising my Piggies...I just ask that you can only say something nice, Or don't say anything at all! (I am NOT trying to be rude or start a fight) But I do not like to come on to negative messages..:tu: Okay? Thanks!
 
That's rather rubbish :(
People do care, but sometimes the written word does come across the wrong way.

But yes, as you said and as my mother always told me, I'm sure other mothers have said the same 'If you can't say anything nice, or constructive, don't say anything at all'

Big Hugs! xx
 
TheFurryGodmother said:
That's rather rubbish :(
People do care, but sometimes the written word does come across the wrong way.

But yes, as you said and as my mother always told me, I'm sure other mothers have said the same 'If you can't say anything nice, or constructive, don't say anything at all'

Big Hugs! xx
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Thank you Sweetie! :D I understand, It just happens quite too often!
 
I thought you may be upset about people suggesting you use less water when bathing your piggies.
 
piggyfan said:
I thought you may be upset about people suggesting you use less water when bathing your piggies.
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No no, It has been more then that... Like since I do not let Peanut play with Pumpkin (Because he is a boy and she is a girl) Everyone started complaining to me, Because I do not want them to have babies, And when I bought Pumpkin a dress to be cute just to take a photo in, My POST ended up getting Deleted by an Admin because people started fighting so bad, So I feel like whatever I do someone has something to say about it, You know what I mean?:doh:
 
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No no, It has been more then that... Like since I do not let Peanut play with Pumpkin (Because he is a boy and she is a girl) Everyone started complaining to me, Because I do not want them to have babies, And when I bought Pumpkin a dress to be cute just to take a photo in, My POST ended up getting Deleted by an Admin because people started fighting so bad, So I feel like whatever I do someone has something to say about it, You know what I mean?:doh:
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I can understand how you feel. Please do not think anybody wanted you to let them be together as that would be dangerous and you are doing the right thing in keeping them apart.

I think in America people dress up pigs but in England it is not done so it is just cultural differences. Once a German woman went crazy at me for holding my pigs as they don't do that there. It was very upsetting and I am sorry you have been upset.
 
Well done for starting this thread.
I wasn't aware that you had received posts that made you feel this way . I am so sorry to hear this. It is so clear that you love Pumpkin and Peanut very much and you are looking after them very well.

I am also aware that some people have stopped posting after getting negative comments and this is the last thing we want.

Everyone's goal is the same - to provide the best quality of life of guinea pigs. We won't do that by offending each other.

P.S - I think you are doing the right thing keeping Pumpkin and Peanut apart - we don't want unwanted babies.
 
That's the nature of forums and online interactions. People have opinions and voice them. The key is how things are said and sometimes unfortunately the written word can come across harsher than it is meant to be and interpreted the wrong way.
Everyone on here knows how much you cherish Pumpkin and Peanut.
 
I'm so sorry this has happened to you. It's horrible when you receive nasty or unwanted comments. Be strong. IT was a very good idea to start this thread. The guinea pig forum is a very kind place, i don't think people meant to be mean or rude. Text can be mis leading and there are people with different opinions.
 
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I don't think anyone on guinea pig forum has been nasty and I'm a firm believer that text can be construed very differently from spoken word. I think if any issues are raised it is only helpful advice, even if it comes across as a bit narky. I'm sorry that you've had to post a message asking for it to stop as I know how it can feel when it seems like everyone is ganging up on you. :)
 
You take good care of your piggies, I have no doubt! I also don't think anyone was trying to be mean or anything but I can see why after your previous experiences you would be put off! I had joined a forum for labrador retriever dogs and I had been reading a post that someone had put up about their dogs jumping on people when they came into the house. Running between their legs, barking, etc. I replied asking what she had done with them as puppies and said that things that I didn't want my dog doing, I made sure she stopped them as a pup as it's easier to solve then as they like repetition and structure. Anyways, off this lady goes on a tangent, stating that her dogs are well trained and she never let them get away with anything as puppies.... Anyways, I felt a strong urge to ask her to define a "well trained" dog, because surely she didn't think that barking, jumping, and pushing people over is the definition of a well trained dog? Lol! But I just left the forum. I had joined just to meet other lab owners, and after that decided it wasn't really worth my time. Plus, I hate fat dogs... There were a lot of fat dogs on there. Nothing justifies a fat dog (aside from certain medical conditions- which are not as common as the lazy dog owner would like you to think they are!). But anyways, that could have been one of the threads I could have started on there! Would have been terrifying to see the end result :) I've learned that when you join forums, people are going to be giving advice, and that's good. If I don't agree with the advice, I just roll my eyes (yay for computers and not face to face- I had a roll my eyes moment this morning :) !) and thank them or just move on to the next reply. I'm glad that I haven't had any really upsetting replies and I'm sorry that you have in the past :(
I heard this quote from a program my mom was watching the other day and I laughed hysterically :)
"A missive composed by thumb cannot adequately convey emotion." It was about texting and so, so true !
Ps. I like the little capes that you can buy for piggies :) I imagine everyone gets upset about clothes because their little legs have to be poked through holes and such? Two of my pigs liked the little cape that I laid on their back yesterday when I took the photo shoot and little Vixen decided she just wanted to eat it! Hehehe! I don't like the clothes that arms and legs go through just because it's a struggle for me to get them on and the piggies are like, "Um, this.... is lame. I would like to go back to eating my hay now." Hahahaha!
 
I'm sorry you feel like this. People mean well, and sometimes the written word can be misunderstood or misinterpreted. But this is a forum where thoughts, ideas, beliefs and photos can all be shared and challenged. We don't all have to agree with everything we see on here, but it would be wrong to deprive people of the opportunity to disagree with what they see. The main issue as I see it is that sometimes people can be a little over enthusiastic or a little blunt. But we all express ourselves differently and sometimes it can seem that the responses are rude or over zealous. That's when the mods and admins tend to step in. Try not to take it to heart. We all love our piggies and want the best for them.
 
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