| Really?
Puking? Really? It's such a shame that some people insist on spreading their sour attitudes on to someone who is truely captivated by the one thing that unites all of us in this hobby...the love of Koi.
I've followed so many threads over that past few weeks and I have to say that I'm disgusted by the way that ADULTS are addressing eachother, let alone how some adults are responding to a young man who has done nothing but try to express his passion for Koi. Do we really think that this is the best way to attract new people to this hobby? This young man has demonstrated his willingness to learn about every aspect of the hobby, from learning Japanese to learning about the different types of filtration and pond building techniques, and what do we respond with? Puking? Snide remarks about Koi hobbyists being wealthy. It's sad to me, as a professional in this field, to see how a forum created to unite us in our common interest can succeed in breeding bad attitudes and what equates to a public *****-fest about every imaginable topic associated with Koi. I'm not saying that everyone is to blame. Unfortunately, there are just a few posters who for one reason or another find it necessary create to an unpleasant and aggressive atmosphere. What is the point?
It seems like there are some people who just wait for someone to say something that they can jump on with a snide remark or ridiculous comment and then see what chaos insues. It's sad really, because it has nothing to do with our love of Koi. This young man really wants to know why we love koi, outside of our opinions on pond design, media type, fall protocol preferences, blah blah blah. He wants to know the real reason we're attracted to these fish. Unfortunately, I think that some people have a passion for the conflict on the forum and not the fish.
Here's the thing, I realize that I'm probably going to be attacked for saying what I've said, but the sad thing is is that I'd be attacked or saying a number of things on this forum. I've never posted, eventhough I have alot to contribute regarding pond construction and filtration, because I didn't want to be a target in the shooting gallery that is what this forum often becomes. But it was the complete lack of respect toward a budding hobbyist that made me want speak up and say that we should really think about how these forums reflect on our hobby.
That being said, I hope to see you all at shows next year. I'll be the one with the big red target on my forehead. |