larz1
Koi Kichi
Apr 23, 2007, 8:52 PM
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I've never experienced anything like what you talk about.
I came here several years ago as a complete novice in order to learn. I was treated well, never shunned, and made to feel welcome. Most of our Koi are ordinary pond mutts that could never win anything at a show, so if I post pictures of them I don't expect much in the way of comments. Honest comments on poor fish can cause hurt feelings, so many choose not to say anything as a courtesy in order not to offend anyone.
I am also a member of another board which will be brutally honest about Koi quality, no matter who posts the picture. The slightest imperfection will be observed, pointed out, and if anyone takes offense it is considered immaturity. It is also a valuable place to learn what real quality looks like so you can polish your eye for Koi and learn to appreciate the beauty of living art swimming in your pond.
If you CHOOSE to be offended here, it is your choice... but this is a very friendly forum for Koi Keepers of every stripe.
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You have a name we can adress you by?. DOnt worry about your mutts, most of us dont start with quality kois anyway. 
. New threads pop up faster than I can find time for, so I wind up not saying much most of the time
. Of course, I think personal junk creeps in anywhere a person might go
... humans are involved after all
