Quote Originally Posted by dsirkle View Post
It has been discussed on previous threads how some people come down too hard on new people that may make some mistakes in husbandry or display a lack of knowledge. I agree that some people could take a better approach in adressing new or inexperienced people. One of the stated purposes of this site is to welcome people new to the hobby and to offer a friendly place to gain knowledge of the care of reptiles. We should all try to adhere to that goal.
At the same time people have come down hard on those who were not really here for information.
The only ones I have seen get spoken to harshly are the ones that ignored good advice and continued the same way they were going and posted additional questions relating to the problem or people that were "feeling" out the site acting like newbies.
I can't recall an actual post for help where the person was bashed. There usually are circumstances that led up to the reaction the got.