There's really not much that hasn't been said here that I don't agree with. Jo and Tim hit the nail on the head..
I can tell you that when a person gets a new snake morph or not they are stoked, I am every time I get one in. I have normals that I show off as much as my morphs. So if someone gets an animal that I might not find attractive I might tell them congrats on the first morph or to watch out their addicting.
I'm not however going to be an ass and come down on the quality of their animal because its not what I could have picked up or not the quality of animal I own or produce. Their happy, they like it and that's whats important my opinion don't mean and shouldn't squat. They spent their money on an animal their excited about it, so I'm excited that the hobby has another enthusiastic member. So I congratulate them and encourage them. Being a wet blanket is what runs people out of the hobby.
I can remember when I got my first morphs I remember the encouragement I got from people I look up to in the business and still do. It really was a boost and still is. I like hearing people like looking at my animals it means that I have something to offer. People like to know that their new addition makes them one of the group. We don't need or want people in this hobby that have no qualms with belittling someones animals. You should want to encourage people and let them know that there room at the table for everyone not just those with the best looking animals.
Please people remember. Just because you can say it doesn't mean you should.
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