Don't worry, I didn't take it the wrong way. See, I think with this post you are doing more of what should be done: trying to maintain an atmosphere of civility. Yes, newbies ask some dumb questions, but don't we owe it to the animals that they own to try and help them before we drive their owners away? Keep in mind, most of these newbies are probably 15, you are going to make them cry!

Yes, I am guilty of defending my girlfriend. See, my girlfriend is a tad more sentimental than I am and likes to relate personally stories with more depth than I would. Unfortunately, she learned the hard way that there are a lot of elitists out there who would trash us for our decisions. I still stick with our decision that was the subject of our introduction to this board. It was better for our lizards and better for us.

The way I see it is people get their jollys but slamming newbies. So I am playing into the circle of life here. By posting, I am allowing the next angry person to vent their frustrations with me. I am up for a lively debate as much as the next fellow. Try not to be to mean though...I might cry.

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