Their are alot of good people here that try and help as much as they can. There is also some that jump on every thread, just to see their name attached to it. They give no insight or information other then what they read themselves.
I feel that is the biggest problem with the fourm experince. Anyone can post anything, let it be fact or fiction. If Joe Blow says Balls only eat Guniea Pigs between the hours of Midnight and Two AM. Some one else will post and say, "I understand that Balls only eat Guninea Pigs, and I believe it's only at night on the east coast".
There is no checks or balances.
Quite a few hobbyist, take the time and try to educate the best they can. But I believe it's a up hill battle. This hobby is growing by leaps and bounds, New people get into the "ball game" every day. They come here to find information, a friendly helper and someone they can share their interest with.
With so much interest in Ball Pythons, it brings on a negative side as well. People who want to cut corners, ones that want to prey on the uneducated, ones that like to stir up the waters for others, you could say.
With all that going on, some long time hobbyists just give up trying to swim the waters we call Kingsnake.com. Let's be honest, some folks just don't like the way this site is being run.
Me, I've been around since day ONE. I think Jeff had a great idea and as you can see, this site is #1 for reptiles on the WWW.
There is no close second. Alot of us use KS everyday, to either read the fourms, post ads, or buy something being sold here.
Only we can as a collective, mold this site into what we want/need.
If you find fault, email Jeff. Give him some suggestions, or comments. When you have questions, post them. If you don't get a reply, post again. If you don't like or understand the answer(s) you get, then ask for a clarification.
This forum is a tool, and like any tool, you have to use it to get anything out of it. Letting it sit on the shelf, it will only get rusty.
I have been laxed myself in posting recently. I will strive to do better.
In closing, the hobby is evoling, changing, growing. We as a group, need to be here for the new guys and gals, for they are our life blood (if your a breeder) and they will look to you for guidance.
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Ron Billingsley
www.ronbillingsleyreptiles.com

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