A word of advice

I have been coming to this chat site for the last 2weeks. I must say that I am completely amazed at what goes on here...people sniping at one another, vendors reputations being destroyed without anyone checking their facts ie: Fox Hollow Construction issue, and a complete disregard for other people's thoughts and feelings(Feed the photog issue). I feel like I am in junior high school.

Although I have been married before, the wedding was a very long time ago(and a lot different).It had been my hope to obtain viable and pertinent info from those sharing the wedding experience. While I have gotten some very helpful info,the majority of what I have seen on this site has been anything but. Instead, those who voice their opinions,including professionals, are castigated and vilified for them, making this rather an unpleasant place to visit. Certainly everyone should exchange info..but not insults.

A word of advice

Wendy - for whatever its worth, I have been participating on this board since late last fall and can tell you that the hostilities have surfaced only in the past few weeks.

Despite the comments you've referenced, there have been some productive conversations & it is still worthwhile to check in (I'm an idealist at heart).

But I do understand where you're coming from - and it is a shame........

A word of advice

I agree with Karen-- I have been using this board for quite some time and it has been only recently that this has been a "sounding" board for everyone's frustrations There are many girls on here with valuable information--don't let a few ruin it for you Laura

Ladies and Gentlemen,

As some of you remember, Mark and I "got it on" on this site some months ago. What this means now, is that we can all learn a lot. We vendors, should never lose sight of the fact that the Brides are calling the shots, and rightfully so. Regardless of the actual dollars, they are all spending their limit on this beautiful day. We should either respect that or find another line of work.

A word of advice

Certainly everyone should exchange info..but not insults.

My advice.....Grow up. Most of you will be getting married soon and will need to be able to effectively handle differences of opinion. Take it from one who knows..it is a huge part of any successful marriage. From what I have seen here, I have my doubts about some of you being able to do this. Luck alone will not suffice.

You talk about insults and the sniping yet you felt the need to insult people here anyway. I have been using this site for quite a few months now and have received and given opinions and information I found valuable. I have not seen any of the animosity the 3 of you talk about, but I don't read every thread if the topic isn't something I need. Opinions such as these however, in my opinion should be kept off the board as it's not related to weddings. If you have a problem with how people respond or talk to each other, kepp that private and in email. We don't all need to hear about it.