"LISTSERV list owners' forum" <[log in to unmask]> wrote on 04/04/2004 08:08:19 PM: > We have a couple of Vets, and one top researcher in canine health issues, > who post their views from time to time. Should someone take something out > of context, then post or publish the information outside of the list, it > could create problems for the original author, who's advice could lead to > serious injury or death to a dog. (Ask the other dog lists, and you'll find > some of our "pets" can easily reach into the tens of thousands of dollars.) > My advice to people when it comes to lists (or any other public forum going back to the days of dialup BBSes) is that the advice is worth every penny you paid for it. I've seen way too much bad advice out there over the years. This isn't to say that everything you read is online, but that you need to judge the source. If I'm concerned enough about something, I'll consult a professional on it.