Quote Originally Posted by simplechamp View Post
IMO the problem is that most people who impulse buy pets do not know or admit that they made a mistake. That's the whole point of this thread, to help people realize the mistake and prevent it from happening again. I think "Bashing someone over the head" is a little bit of a hyperbole for what has been said in this thread. It might sound harsh to call people out like this, but if it's what needs to be done to bring the problem to their attention, then so be it. Sometimes people need a kick in the rear end to realize they need to change, because sugar coating it won't get results. People aren't going to change until they have a reason too, and they won't have a reason too until someone points out the error in their ways. I'm not going to be apathetic and believe there's nothing I can do. Like someone already mentioned, if one person reads this thread and doesn't go out and impulse buy a pet then it's worth it
Well then I'll just have to disagree with you.

I don't think an aggressive approach does anything but make the object defensive. Once that wall is thrown up, they never 'hear' anything. Not to mention some people just don't care, and no amount information or bashing will make them warm fuzzy people.

There are many ways to be successful, this is just my preference on how to deal with this type of situation.