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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Casey K." data-source="post: 95562" data-attributes="member: 1090"><p>I agree with your feelings on how newbies are treated.  I've seen it several times, myself.  Most people that come to AB for answers to their questions end up never coming back because of such.  I truly hope everyone eventually understands that as this hobby grows, we grow ourselves.  We learn from each other.  Even someone "new" to the hobby will have something to teach the old timers.  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Some people are arrogant and can't look past their selfish ways.  Knowledge should be shared and passed on to others.  This benefits our beloved pets.  I sit back and learn from the so called "ego boosters" in this hobby.  Several have tried to intimidate me, ridiculed me, lied about me, etc. etc. etc.  Well guess what?!  I'm still kickin', lol.  To be a strong hobbyist, you have to be able to look past the ignorance of others regardless their time in the hobby.  There are those that love what they do and do what they love.  Then there are those that do it for money and haven't a care in the world.  Me, I'm a mixture of love/money but not to boost my ego.  I have a family to take care of and it's a job for me but I still make it my hobby and enjoy what I do.  I try to extend my knowledge to others and help when I can.  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>

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