Idk which one it is,...

[Raptor]

There's nothing wrong with finding the answer to your own question, just means that you now know the answer and don't have to ask or just want to verify it. Because if it's on this site or another then it must be true right, likely for some info but not always.

Considering the amount of websites that have the wrong information? I'd rather get it from a forum. With caresheets that are randomly found online, you have no idea if it was written by a person who's owned the animal for a few weeks, or a few decades. At least on a forum, the majority will know what they're talking about and give similar information while correcting the person who's wrong.

[bubblz]

This obviously struck a nerve with quite a few people like I said it would but, that's okay it happens.

Right about there. By accusing people of not being able to find 'basic information' when they 'should know how to operate a search function' is not directly calling someone stupid or saying their questions are stupid, but you are mocking them and openly critiquing how they navigate a website, how they operate within that website and you are judging their abilities or lackthereof by openly complaining about it. No, you did not call them stupid or say they had stupid questions, but if I were to be critiqued for asking a question, you can bet that I understand just fine that you think less of me because of my actions. And that is a negative response to someone who is trying to do the right thing and find answers.

You said above that:
So where do you propose people look for their information? This is what I don't get. People critique members for following a caresheet that has incorrect data. But if they come here and post, asking about 'basic information', you tell them you are tired of answering the same questions over and over.

So, where should they go? Should they spend hours upon hours of reading the internet, every article, multiple forums and multiple people to compare information and try and deduce which would be best? What if someone has a full time job, drives two hours every day to go to work and only has about 30 minutes of free time a night, which includes taking care of their animals? Like me? Am I supposed to spend hours upon hours trying to compare information, when I can go to this forum, post my situation and problem and get a more immediate response to a potential problem? Or would you rather I wait several days to try and figure out if my Ball has scale rot or a burn and compare websites that state different ways to treat it? What if I don't know if it requires a vet or not?

There are no stupid answers. Only judgmental people that forget there are people behind the screen, and that we don't know their stories. You have every right to complain, and I have every right to defend people's questions. We encourage people to take good care of their pets. So why would we turn them away and make them afraid to ask questions with threads like these?

We shouldn't be turning people away for asking 'basic questions'. Threads like these serve no purpose, other than to complain about people and their behavior, which isn't fair. Not everyone has experience, in reptiles or technology. And if that bothers you, then perhaps public forums are just too stressful for you, what with all the new members we're trying to get involved in the hobby and turn into a positive thing

I don't personally know you to think less of you or anyone else on here. But is it annoying to ask a question when the answer is right in front of you at times,... yes. The same way some are annoyed by my post . The rest of the comment is redundant and has already been explained some of which starts right after what you highlighted.

Funny how something so insignificant seems to bother you so much

Asking questions and sharing knowledge isn't it what a forum is about?

Here is a tip (because life is too short to dwell on the little things): If I don't like to answer or see the same question over and over again I just don't answer, and if it was getting to the point where it would bother me too much I would even re-evaluate my forum participation.



Or of course I could complain about it which I guess would be a better use of my time and probably would make a big difference and change everything.

We all have our days where things irritate us to a point where we need to vent, this one's no different. Most of your comment I also already acknowledged in previous posts. Except for re-evaluating my forum participation, look to the left and check my stats I don't spend much time here. That too goes back to my original post, last paragraph to be exact.

Haha, love the sarcasm alert sign. I needed that on one of my responses here, because it was clearly missed.

Also, new people and their "duplicate questions" are part of what keeps this forum so active with new stuff all the time.

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I totally understand and agree to a point, yes it keeps the forum active but not with new stuff.

Considering the amount of websites that have the wrong information? I'd rather get it from a forum. With caresheets that are randomly found online, you have no idea if it was written by a person who's owned the animal for a few weeks, or a few decades. At least on a forum, the majority will know what they're talking about and give similar information while correcting the person who's wrong.

And once again regurged info that I already mentioned. With a forum or most sites for that matter you have FAQ's, Important or Need to Know Info, Sticky threads or what ever you want to call it. Since people commonly have the same issues and the solution is the same. Why have it when few people use them. Other than for those who actually take the time to do so.

But it's not a different style of writing... it's intended for grammar use. You're using it improperly. (how is that any different than someone not using a search engine properly? )

:X

You can't be serious, even though I know you are. This isn't a English class, paper, business or even anything professional along those lines. Italics is a type / style (or what ever word you want to use ) of writing just like Arial, Calligraphy or Old School Graffiti. Which I also previously mentioned why I use it.

[kdreptiles]

Italics is a type / style (or what ever word you want to use ) of writing just like Arial, Calligraphy or Old School Graffiti.

Honestly, I was just bugging you to make a point lol. But now that you've replied seriously to it, I have to be nitpicky...

Those three mentioned are fonts.There is a reason why italics is next to bold and underline, rather than in the font section.

[Raptor]

This obviously struck a nerve with quite a few people like I said it would but, that's okay it happens.

Naturally. Rants like this have a good possibility of scaring away new members.

And once again regurged info that I already mentioned. With a forum or most sites for that matter you have FAQ's, Important or Need to Know Info, Sticky threads or what ever you want to call it. Since people commonly have the same issues and the solution is the same. Why have it when few people use them. Other than for those who actually take the time to do so.

I specifically said website, and most I've seen don't have a FAQ. There's a link to the caresheet and that's it. However, like I mentioned, these can be written by just about anyone. There's actually a website that ranks high on google that looks legit, but isn't.

[bubblz]

Honestly, I was just bugging you to make a point lol. But now that you've replied seriously to it, I have to be nitpicky...

Those three mentioned are fonts.There is a reason why italics is next to bold and underline, rather than in the font section.

Nitpick all you want fonts are still different styles / types of writing, you can use bold print or italics along with it making them apart of your specific style. I choose to use times new roman w/ italics for my posts nothing more nothing less.

Naturally. Rants like this have a good possibility of scaring away new members.

I specifically said website, and most I've seen don't have a FAQ. There's a link to the caresheet and that's it. However, like I mentioned, these can be written by just about anyone. There's actually a website that ranks high on google that looks legit, but isn't.

Or maybe even encourage some to look for answers to basic info before asking, now that the locations have been posted I don't know how many times. Since more than likely the same question was asked and answered recently, but then again, probably not.