whats up with people?

[E.Crassus]

Ive seen a fair few "stupid" questions asked, and basically no question is stupid aslong as its an honest question and not something to waste everyone's time.
Ive found on the american forums that if a new comer to the reptile world asks something, that to "experts", seems stupid, they get ripped to shreds, im glad to say that doesnt happen here so much.
We were all new once, just have to remember what it was like, only through experience can you truely learn about a reptile and how it individually behaves.
and as for the idiots coming on here and other forums thinking they know it all, ignore them, simple and sweet, theyll get bored eventually, I would hate to see this forum shut down cause of it, its the best one ive been on.

[welshgaz]

Originally Posted by E.Crassus

Ive seen a fair few "stupid" questions asked, and basically no question is stupid aslong as its an honest question and not something to waste everyone's time.
Ive found on the american forums that if a new comer to the reptile world asks something, that to "experts", seems stupid, they get ripped to shreds, im glad to say that doesnt happen here so much.
We were all new once, just have to remember what it was like, only through experience can you truely learn about a reptile and how it individually behaves.
and as for the idiots coming on here and other forums thinking they know it all, ignore them, simple and sweet, theyll get bored eventually, I would hate to see this forum shut down cause of it, its the best one ive been on.

do you know what that was exactly what i was trying to say!!! You just put everything i wanted too but said it better........

[E.Crassus]

Thanks gaz, not to bad for me lol, usually my english aint up to scratch, being a teenager english isnt really needed lol.
I think when I want to get my opinion across i say things better lol.

[little_chrissy]

well said mel
totally with u on that one
ps happy christmas!xx

[cornmorphs]

what you agree that people shouldnt ask questions but they should just read books instead?

[wohic]

Originally Posted by cornmorphs

well once we get a few more mods it will be easy to sort out the problems. dont go mate, theres not too many sites that will be better than this, just avoid the losers.

*quietly volunteers*

[Dan]

I think there should be a happy medium.

Too many people rely on others for answers to questions that could be answered by going out and doing a bit of reading.
I know that by asking others they are trying to learn but i can't help feeling that a bit of personal research FOLLOWED up with talking to others for fine tuning should be the way to go about it.

I personally think that more and more with the new keepers the reptiles we keep are taken for granted. Nobody wants to learn anymore, they just want their pet snake and expect it to be all clear skies so when they get a problem they don't know what to do.

Yes, by all means ask others and talk to people just don't expect others to do all the work for you. Keeping reptiles is now and allways will be a serious committment, treat it as such and show your charges some respect by spending time getting to know them properly.

[cornmorphs]

yeh i agree with all that..
i just think being told to go and look in a book without any help in harsh

[spit]

I agree with Reticulatus,there seems to be more people wanting you to give them the information and never look in a book themselves.Just lately most of my customers have been like this,when i give them advice on how to look after the animals i usually suggest a book so they have knowledge there and they can find out more things but the usual response now is "thats ok i will just phone you"?! So i do think we need a happy medium where yes new folk can get questions answered but also they take the time to read a book or go on the net.

[cornmorphs]

yeh.. i know what you mean, i have a select few people that just ask me for info all the time and also ask for price lists every week, with no intent on actually buying anything or thanking me.. those types do get on ur nerves