I just don't feel welcome here . . .

[3goodeggs]

I am very sorry. You have been a member for a long time as well! I am not always on, and I seem to know very little about anything for sure. I can only give you my best guess or advice. But I find I am answering less and less because I am feeling profoundly stupid lately.

If you don't mind dumb answers then I will try to help. I realized early on that what I know about genetics does not apply to birds, so I can not answer those questions. Sorry.

I have noticed a lot of people requesting help for several days and it managed to pass through without anyone noticing. It seems that when I am on varies and I do other things. I am sorry that you feel unwelcomed. There are a mess of people on here... just keep asking and someone will notice and they will help. I promise. and you can PM me and I will see if I can direct you in some direction, or maybe I know who can help.
again, you are welcomed.

 

[MSDeb]

Sorry to hear that. I know quite a few new posts hit the forum every hour and many go unanswered. Don't know about snide or snotty replies, have not experienced that.

 

[shelleyd2008]

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Yes, poor Alex was attacked quite regularly when she first joined

 

[EmtheFishLady]

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I wouldn't take it too personally. Everyone is new, and everyone feels a little left out at first.

 

[GhostRider65]

OH My, sorry to hear this please don't feel bad theres many other threads here with awsum people who are so nice and helpful. Please don't leave us!
I have had that feeling only on a few threads where my chicks must not be good enough to answer questions about because there hatchery stock, but most everyone else here is wonderful, everyone has been helpful and friendly, some are pranksters, and jest comments aimed at a friend I'm thinking because no one ever seems to be mad. Mostly there are so many great people here, don't let the rotten eggs spoil your appetite. Kim

 

[KlaHaYa Gardens]

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All you need to do to fix it is talk to me!

I'll give you snooty answers that make you feel welcomed! --er "Snotty" answers. Sorry, I'm often accused of being "snooty".

Now, if you're being ignored, try a catchier title (or a really stupid title) something like "I don't feel welcome here . . ." Or, "My nose turned green and fell off after cleaning the chicken coop, what disease causes this?" Or, "Are all people who keep chickens "challenged"?" Those are bound to get a response!

Oh! Good for you! I see you tried my first suggestion and you look, you got some responses! (Aren't I smart?)

Now, I'd like to invite you to the poodle bashing thread (if you say anything that even hints you dislike an animal, people will jump ALL over it!): https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=494597


Oh, another tip: Some people on some forums prefer to see lots of smileys and excessive punctuation. (Not really my thing, but I recognize the necessity with some folks; it sort of equates to a prerequisite to communication.)

Like this:

(Psst, btw,

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[spiritdance]

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Actually, I just came from commenting on that very thing on two other posts where people were downright rude to OPs looking for advise ... it's great if someone knows the answer to a poster's questions, has sage advice, etc., and I've gained a HUGE amount of knowledge from this site and the wonderful people on here ... but there are those who think they have a right to pass judgment on others, and do so regularly. It's certainly NOT the majority of posters on here ... I LOVE the sense of community and shared passion that most threads demonstrate ... but I know what this OP is talking about. All I can say to the OP is, don't give up because of a few arrogant airbags ... most of us on here are more than willing to share what we know, accept kind advice from others, and be cordial in the process. I think you (the OP) have just had a string of bad luck, but don't let that drive you away. And for the record, I probably just P O'ed a couple of airbags, because I didn't just sit on my hands and fume this time ... I told them I found their attitude unwarranted. I LIKE the friendly, helpful atmosphere this site fosters, so I've decided I'm not going to sit quietly when others disrupt it from now on. It really doesn't take that much time and effort to formulate a post that considers others' feelings, even if one disagrees with an OP.

 

[jenni22776rn]

I am sorry to hear that..but I can relate...I stopped posting for a little while because some of the answers were rude and made me feel so stupid

..but I realized I was missing out...and there are so many helpful and nice members on here...I have just learned that the ones who think they know it all..want to make sure we all know they know it all!!

This is a great forum and I have learned so much...don't let the few get you discouraged...for the most part..the members want to help and are very nice!

 

[chickengrl]

wow, sorry you are feeling that way. I know I get a little passionate about some topics and try to pass hard earned/lived information to folks (respiratory issues) and hope I can help. I can only hope that I don't seem rude. I think I get a little TOO factual. Anyway, don't give up. I have found that most folks try to be helpful. Ignore the snotty ones.

 

[jenni22776rn]

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Actually, I just came from commenting on that very thing on two other posts where people were downright rude to OPs looking for advise ... it's great if someone knows the answer to a poster's questions, has sage advice, etc., and I've gained a HUGE amount of knowledge from this site and the wonderful people on here ... but there are those who think they have a right to pass judgment on others, and do so regularly. It's certainly NOT the majority of posters on here ... I LOVE the sense of community and shared passion that most threads demonstrate ... but I know what this OP is talking about. All I can say to the OP is, don't give up because of a few arrogant airbags ... most of us on here are more than willing to share what we know, accept kind advice from others, and be cordial in the process. I think you (the OP) have just had a string of bad luck, but don't let that drive you away. And for the record, I probably just P O'ed a couple of airbags, because I didn't just sit on my hands and fume this time ... I told them I found their attitude unwarranted. I LIKE the friendly, helpful atmosphere this site fosters, so I've decided I'm not going to sit quietly when others disrupt it from now on. It really doesn't take that much time and effort to formulate a post that considers others' feelings, even if one disagrees with an OP.

Very well said!!