Quote Originally Posted by DaveyFig View Post
Josh, while I am sure you have seen it all in your long 5 month run on this site, isn't it a little bit silly to think that because YOU haven't heard of him that he has nothing to offer, or that his information is of lesser value than that of a veteran like yourself?
If you and the "newbies" haven't heard of him, then you are missing out. If this is the only site that you participate in, then perhaps you should venture out and see what else is out there. There are many different ideas about husbandry out there that you may never even read if you limit yourself to one source.
You keep hinting that if he had a site, or posts that he would have more credibility, and that all you have to go by is what he says. You also make mention that anyone could just make up a name and post whatever they want.
It's 2007, and the age of the internet is in full swing. It is just as easy to make up a profile, or a website as it is to make up a catchy user name. You say that all we have to go on is his name and his date of birth, so I was wondering, do you think it is difficult to make up a birthday when registering? I could come on here, and make up any name I want, and link to someone else's site, show pics, have a pretty avatar, and post nearly 500 posts in a handfull of months. Would I be looked at as more credible?
I think the best idea with threads like this is to look at the information given, and rather than attempt to discredit someone you know nothing about, share your own experiences. The better you support your ideas, the the better your side looks. You don't have to attack an individual to make your side look better. Simple proof of your success with your tried and true methods is often enough to lead even the newest of newbies to believe that your technique is the route they want to choose.
I know you mentioned in another post that I just showed up yesterday, and came only to support Gib. I would LOVE to hear why that was even mentioned. It's true, I did come here for just that reason. I wouldn't have known about this site if it weren't for your posts being shared in a group of experienced keepers. I think expanding the member base is good, regardless of how people get here. I am sorry that my first post was in support of someone rather than something on feeding, or posting a picture.By the way, I wouldn't have had a leg to stand on in my support in Chris if I didn't have 9 snakes from him. He sent me a group to see how I liked ball pythons.
You then mentioned Alicia (mooing). Again, I wonder what it has to do with anything? She has been here a while, and hasn't posted...and? So you woke a sleeping giant, and are upset by the outcome. Again, I'm sorry things didn't end up the way you had hoped, but that happens when you poke people. Alicia is one of those people who if you treat her right, will always be there for you, through thick and thin. She doesn't always have something to say, but when she does you can bet it is because she is passionate about what she is saying.At ties she makes me second guess my offline friends. You would be fortunate to have someone like her in your corner.
It really is too bad that you don't know of Chris. He really is a great guy, and I would bet that the reason he doesn't have a site is that he sells out every year without one. He doesn't post ads because he doesnt have to. He doesn't need a contact page on a glittery site for you to find him, because he is always around somewhere. I think he is estimating a year of 300 babies...I bet this time next year he doesn't have any left, and still won't have a site. I think I am rambling, so I will end this for now.
Davey Dude, use paragraphs man!!
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love you davey!