auntiejude
New member
I have not founds it nearly as bad on Caudata.org, but over on Facebook I am finding there is a certain amount of snobbery among some keepers.
Today a newcomer posted an axolotl question in a general salamander and newt group, and someone posted a rather nasty reply. I have also seen people commenting what appears to be condescending remarks about axolotl keepers, using words such as 'amateurs' in a derogatory way, saying only kids keep axies.
Has anyone else come across this before? Is it common for newt, salamander and frog enthusiasts to look down on axie keepers? Is this only a problem on Facebook because of the nature of Facebook itself?
TBH all the amphibian people I have met face to face have been lovely - really friendly and eager to share their experiences and wisdom. Maybe it's true that the anonymity of the internet brings out the worst in people...
Today a newcomer posted an axolotl question in a general salamander and newt group, and someone posted a rather nasty reply. I have also seen people commenting what appears to be condescending remarks about axolotl keepers, using words such as 'amateurs' in a derogatory way, saying only kids keep axies.
Has anyone else come across this before? Is it common for newt, salamander and frog enthusiasts to look down on axie keepers? Is this only a problem on Facebook because of the nature of Facebook itself?
TBH all the amphibian people I have met face to face have been lovely - really friendly and eager to share their experiences and wisdom. Maybe it's true that the anonymity of the internet brings out the worst in people...