I know some here, you see what's going on, and you want to talk about it. You want to commiserate, to get opinions, ask questions and vent. It's human. it's what we probably all want now and then It's really scary out there right now.
However, in order for this to be a safe place to learn about our birds, ask and answer questions, get and give advice, and make our birds lives better, we must leave the division and chaos "out there".
If people bring it in here, there will be arguing, fighting, hard feelings, and chaos. And in that the health and life of a bird may suffer. Their human may suffer.
I had removed some posts lately. I know this angers some. I hope they think about it and understand. The posts could and would, lead to discussions of an inflammatory nature. That isn't a good thing here. It doesn't help us or our birds.
I hope, that people will understand, and will agree with the necessity of making this a safe space so to speak, if not for us, then for our little ones. There are other avenues for talking about the chaos and uncertainty.
To be clear. Yes, you can talk about the corona-virus as it affects your life and health, but you cannot start posting conspiracy theories , racial commentary, or political commentary regarding it's origin, or conspiracy theories regarding the wearing or not wearing of masks, etc..
If the current situation regarding protests directly affects your bird's health, therefore your health, you may ask what to do. Though, the answer would be to go to an interior room block out harmful chemicals as best you can, and leave as soon as it's safe to do so and take pet to vet if affected.
But, the rights and wrongs, the actions of a person or political figure, or a protester, political party, group, country, your views on what should be done, all that which can lead to a division among the board members, therefore a risk of someone not getting the help or advice they need because of harsh feelings, that is not allowed.
As for our anxiety, fear, anger, sadness: All I can say, is look for the helpers, like Mr Rogers Mother said to do. When times are troubled, look for the helpers. If you can, be one, be one. If you can't, and you pray, say prayers. If you don't pray, send good thoughts.
Thank you all.
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