You get more bees with honey then vinegar. I think that when a newbie posts something wrong, invalid, or just plain idiotic, they'd probly be more apt to listen if they didn't feel they're being jumped on. IMO, all this results in is them becoming pissed off, resentful, and less likely to post again. Which also probly means they'll continue their ways of poor husbandry.
It's when the newbies stop asking questions that it becomes serious. Because then they'll never get the correct info. And when they hand out the bad advice, it can be beneficial for them, the person they were helping, and anyone reading the thread.
I am also extremely glad to see that this thread stabalized itself from becoming a flame. I'm proud of ya'll.
05-19-2004, 03:31 PM
gozetec02
I still like the hats. If its ok with you i think i will wear one when i am online.
05-19-2004, 04:55 PM
sophie42204
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Originally Posted by gozetec02
I still like the hats. If its ok with you i think i will wear one when i am online.
LMFAO!! Thanks for the laugh, Damien, this thread really needed it!! :lol:
05-19-2004, 05:36 PM
gozetec02
Hey dont knock the hat. Pretty soon people will respect and even fear the hat.
I am going to add in my signature. "Beware, the hat is watching you". My own police hat.
05-19-2004, 05:43 PM
sophie42204
You are too funny! And I so feel the sarcasm....comes through loud and clear!! LOL!
05-19-2004, 06:30 PM
JamminJonah
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Well I've read this whole thread and didn't even use a bookmark! I guess what it boils down to is answereing questions when you should be asking questions - I admittedly am guilty of this - there are times I got too gung ho and tried to answer when I should have asked - thankfully I was corrected. I totally understand everyone's point of view and take on this subject and it is very interesting indeed but I guess all of us new guys should keep in mind that it's okay to ask questions if you aren't 100% sure of the answer. And, as Will stated snake/herp keeping is a trial and error kind of thing and at the same time there are ways to do it right and ways to screw it up. haha.. kind of a contradiction there but so it goes. In essence - Don't be afraid to ask questions guys! If you don't know the answer echo the question or wait to see the reply from some of the pro guys around here if you read enough posts from the past you will see who here is really a pro. Anyways I still love the community and the friendly manner in which most posts are handled! We'll get through this and I think we all learned/ got something out by venting like this :)
05-19-2004, 06:53 PM
gozetec02
Nonononononono. Its all about the hat man the hat.
