susanne
dB
Okay, I'm as neurotic as the next person...actually pretty much a social dolt. I've shown all of 3 times, this being our first year. My horses are first and foremost pets; two adopted out of love, one that I purchased because I fell instantly in love with him. I have no mares, so I obviously have no foals to talk about. I guess I should feel left out...
But honestly, I cannot fathom somebody feeling left out because others are proud of their accomplishments, or because others post topics related to their particular interest.
When I first discovered this forum, my main interest was learning about nutrition and general care of horses. I wasn't interested in posts on showing, driving, or reproduction, but that did not make me feel left out -- instead, it worked its way into my conscious mind and helped me discover the many things one can do with minis.
I'm very sad that some have felt so unwelcome that they chose to leave, but nobody is doing anything wrong by discussing ANY topic, so long as its fit for a family forum. Nobody can second-guess what will wound someone else's feelings, and we'd go nuts trying. The only thing we can be responsible for is doing what we know is good and right.
But honestly, I cannot fathom somebody feeling left out because others are proud of their accomplishments, or because others post topics related to their particular interest.
When I first discovered this forum, my main interest was learning about nutrition and general care of horses. I wasn't interested in posts on showing, driving, or reproduction, but that did not make me feel left out -- instead, it worked its way into my conscious mind and helped me discover the many things one can do with minis.
I'm very sad that some have felt so unwelcome that they chose to leave, but nobody is doing anything wrong by discussing ANY topic, so long as its fit for a family forum. Nobody can second-guess what will wound someone else's feelings, and we'd go nuts trying. The only thing we can be responsible for is doing what we know is good and right.