bugs in wellness dog food

[Dude and Bucks Mamma]

I understood the post just fine, and I don't use abbreviations. Ants in Wellness bags because of the holes. It's not rocket science to read that post, and in my opinion certainly not worthy of pile-on grammar lessons.

She was just trying to pass along some information that she thought would be helpful to people. Sheesh. Say thanks and move on. As far as I know, this board doesn't require a texting test to post.

For me, I felt like I was being yelled at. OP's first post was yelling and wording the post like people were telling him/her they were wrong when it was the lead post in the thread. I also gave advice in my post. Put the food into containers. Simple. No ants.

[xellil]

just to let u know if u have been having problems with bugs in wellness it is because they put tiny air holes in the bag n that is done by the manufacturer, so the food can breathe, but invites ants n other bugs. dont believe me? if u have a bag of small bites adult wellness turn bag over n look in corner , where bag is pleated in corner n u will c 2 holes. that is why bugs r in wellness food!

That's yelling? People make alot of posts here that others might feel are inconsequential or unimportant. But just because they say it with "u" instead of "you" doesn't, in my book, deserve what this person got.

Now, if one's purpose is to get rid of people who don't type up to one's standards, then I'd say this thread was a rousing success.

[SerenityFL]

I wasn't there to be a grammar nazi, I do not lie or make things up just to stir up a pot, as you are insinuating. I, LITERALLY, could not read it without it hurting my eyes.

If you can read it, congratulations but not everyone can without trying to figure out what the person just said. No, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to read English when spelled correctly and it shouldn't be that damn hard to spell out, "and", "but", "or", "are", "you" so that other people can easily read it.

When you are communicating, you want to communicate in a way that the people you are addressing can understand, EASILY, what you are saying. That doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out, either.

[CorgiPaws]

I don't know about all of you... but I'm a rocket scientist.

[Dude and Bucks Mamma]

What got to me was the "don't believe me?" part. I never said I didn't believe her. I think a much better way to approach the subject would have been something like this:

"I buy Wellness food for my dog/cat and I have been having some issues with ants lately. I noticed that there are tiny holes in the bottom of the bag. I contacted the manufacturer and was told that they were purposely put there to "let the food breathe", but the holes allow bugs to get into the food because they can smell it and are attracted to it. The holes are an easy way in for them. I just thought I would let others know so they can make sure they store the food so they don't end up with the same bug problems I am dealing with."

I agree with Serenity. Why is it so difficult to spell things out properly? Two more letters aren't that hard to type. My issue is that I simply cannot take a person seriously when they type in "chat speak". It simply makes one look childish. Along with the chat speak, the drama that was so infused into the posts was enough to make me roll my eyes and think, "Oh brother. It isn't that hard. Put it in a container." It is too easy to spell those small words properly for people to be lazy and use one letter.

[xellil]

Is the aim here to run off people? If you can't read it, don't read it and no need to respond. That person will probably never be back so no one's eyes will be offended by her again.

This is a board about dog food, for Pete's sake. People shouldn't be harangued for posting in a way that doesn't live up to everyone else's standards.

[CorgiPaws]

Is the aim here to run off people? If you can't read it, don't read it and no need to respond. That person will probably never be back so no one's eyes will be offended by her again.

This is a board about dog food, for Pete's sake. People shouldn't be harangued for posting in a way that doesn't live up to everyone else's standards.

Yes, xellil- the whole purpose was to run people off. You caught us.
You could take your own advice in that if you don't like it- don't read it.
I was being very HONEST in that I found it DIFFICULT to read. If you'd like to call me stupid for that, go for it. If someone wants to be taken seriously, they ought to put forth some effort in presenting themselves that way.
Not one person was rude until the OP flew off the handle like a lunatic. Quite frankly, at that point I really could care less if they're offended. The way they reacted to simple suggestions was asinine and uncalled for. They made blanket statements about the members here, with foul language breaking forum rules. Quite frankly, I don't really care that they're gone if that's all it takes to set them off.

[xellil]

She didn't start cursing until AFTER she was chastized for the way she posts. She was obviously frustrated at the personal attack.

I don't have to not read it - I could understand her fine. People were having a normal discussion/disagreement with her, until you all started ganging up on the way she posted.

Everyone isn't internet savvy, even though we like to think so. She came here to share what she thought might be useful information to others. Just because she didn't do it in a way you approve of doesn't mean she came here with bad intent, or to "yell" at people.

I know you think what you did is perfectly fine. I disagree. There is a real person behind the posts, who didn't deserve that.

[CorgiPaws]

No one "chastized" her for it. People made legitimate suggestion that she post in a clear easy-to-read manner. That is absolutely NO grounds to start cursing at people, and calling everyone names. I'm sorry- but it's not. At that point, I have zero sympathy.

Again, I HONESTLY found it DIFFICULT to read, and I can say that if I want to, I'm not "attacking" anyone in doing so! I read it several times before it made any sense at all. If they or you are offended by it then I have no suggestions- or apologies. This is a forum for crying out loud.
I'm closing this thread, because to put it simply: it's dumb.