Quality of herp forums

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Originally Posted by sweety314

I have < scratch that---HAD > been a member on a non-herp forum, and because I didn't jump thru the hoops, and then voiced displeasure to the admin, I've been called a lurker and other not-nice names.

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Wow, they attached a negative connotation to lurkers? Nothing's wrong with all you lurkers out there! They just sit silently in the background and gain knowledge on how to better care for their snake/future snake. (or whatever the topic of the forum happens to be) Nothing wrong with lurking! [BUT CLICK ON THE ADS OR ELSE!!!] (just kidding - have to say that else SOMEBODY will not see the sarcasm and get all bent out of shape about it)

This seems to be a pretty good forum in general, other than that one time the admin flamed me for not doing a search on a topic that hadn't been discussed for over a year.

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Originally Posted by TraconSnake

Wow, they attached a negative connotation to lurkers?
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Yeah, that was the NICEST part of the return email I got. Seems since they couldn't control or prevent lurkers and other "nasties" (I won't repeat what else she said) that was one reason why they moved. If that's how they want to run their little club, then I don't sweat having been :banned1: for voicing my opinion. Last I knew, this was a free country and my opinion is as important as anyone else's.

(I never could stand to be a boot-licker just to satisfy some group. :sigh2: Maybe that's why I do a good job here at work? :lmao: )

Hmmm funny but I see the guests (I hate that word lurkers) as more of a challenge, not a bad thing. Like..."hmmm why aren't they comfie enough to join or participate, what do I need to do so they feel this is a good place to be and sign up or post more". I'm so talkative and open I guess I forget some folks just prefer to be more in the background LOL.

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Originally Posted by cassandra

Group hug! :grouphug: :snake:

Well, as long Jamie keeps his shirt on...:zerb:

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Ya know, your typing says no, but your mind says YES! :twisted:

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Originally Posted by Jo

No matter what Admin and Mods do though folks, it's all about the members. On a daily basis you make or break this forum and it's heartwarming to see how good you've made it!

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Here here! We're just the janitors around here, and you guys hardly ever give us anything to clean up...so we're quite a happy crew most of the time! :D

Seriously...I lurk at other forums from time to time, but never feel compelled to join in because nothing feels as comfortable and homey as BP.net!

It sucks you in...can't resist it...who needs a crack habit when you've got bp's.net?!

If BP.net wasn't so special, I wouldn't spend several hours of my day, every day, right here. :)

This is by FAR, the BEST ball python forum, IMHO. People are wonderful, good advice is given, and there's a nice group of like minded people who are just getting into this hobby and venturing into breeding that we can network with when we start producing our first babies.


And established breeders to help guide us with our endless questions!

The second i found this website and joined, i have never even been to another forum. most people here dont try to purposely criticize you, and they give better info than books and pet stores!!! thanks BP.net!!!!!

Just to let everyone know, I scoped this site out forever before joining. Even though Lars talked about it so much. I have been on forum sites before that give more opinion than help. I LOVE THIS GROUP !! GREAT ADVICE!!:colbert2: Will be looking here for all my herp needs.