I must confess that I find everyone a bit intimidating. I have relied upon this site, for the past seven years, for help with my flocks illnesses and injuries. I used to be far more involved, with other parts of the site. But, (and this is likely just me, as I have wrestled with some mental, and personality, issues, for ... ever.) I found that I was dreading getting responses and feedback on my posts. My birds are nearly as dear to me as family members. Certainly, their motives and behavior are easier for me to grasp. So, when people would be highly, and openly, judgmental, as they sometimes can be, of my stewardship of my flock, it would really crush me. I realize that this is my own problem, which us why I never raised the issue. But, over time, I just found that participation was too risky for me. I feel badly, like I am taking unfair advantage of this resource, only coming when I am at a loss, and need help. I always try, at such times to contribute where I can, to other posts. But, really, it is so difficult to discern the "tone" of comments. I suppose that, to folks who are here, participating, regularly, my questions may seem tedious, and probably duplicative of posts tjs
