Ashley Caspillo-SakaraGT4/Sakara *Possible Buyer Beware!*

...and you can pretty much copy/paste Sally_Dog's comment for a follow up I agree, it IS frustrating to see someone act like there's nothing wrong on the ONE forum the info can't be shared, when there are problems to be addressed.
I don't agree with, but will respect the decisions on RTB and others that wish to follow suit.

Yes but the problem I have with Ashley is that she is not just a bad breeder, she is a manipulative bad breeder who can fool people into thinking she is a trustworthy! Especially if they are new or just reading her posts on RTB.net. That's why in my mind it is so important for those new in this hobby to be made aware of this vitally important information. I may be beating a dead horse, and this may be my last kick at it, but that is my stance and I think it is worth beating the dead horse on this because it pertains to the life and death of people's collections.

Originally Posted by amercnwmn

They were closed BECAUSE we brought it to the attention of the members the snakes were NOT properly QT'd and kept with a snake that died of reported IBD. It was considered "off topic" in relation to the auction threads. The other thread regarding IBD was also closed.

The posts on the first thread were deleted regarding the IBD, and the threads remain.
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So let me see if I understand this (as I cannot view the deleted posts...)

Posts indicating the boid up for auction might have been exposed to IBD were deleted, and the reason given is "not needed"?!?!

So people who may not have ever heard of the BOI are bidding on an animal that may wipe out their entire collections, and are forced by moderators to remain blissfully unaware?!?!

Donnie clearly you can see where I am coming from with my accusations?

Allowing Sakara to reopen an auction allows me to believe you tried to mislead us with your claims that her auctions were closed. Closed but allowed to reopen at her discretion equal not really closed.

I am not saying RTB.net needs to do anything to spread the word, but allowing the conversation to take place takes less effort than supressing it does.

Donnie was NOT the Admin responsible for the deletions, and I don't know that he was even aware of it untill after the fact.

But THAT is one of the reasons I know people are getting the impression RTB is shielding Ashley.

I don't believe they intentionally shielding Ashley, but from THAT instance, I can see why people feel that way.

Originally Posted by amercnwmn

Donnie was NOT the Admin responsible for the deletions, and I don't know that he was even aware of it untill after the fact.

But THAT is one of the reasons I know people are getting the impression RTB is shielding Ashley.

I don't believe they intentionally shielding Ashley, but from THAT instance, I can see why people feel that way.

No, he is just the poor guy that had to come over here and take the beating for all the rest. He is a stand up guy for that.

As I said I do not think they are shielding her either, but they appear to be trying hard to act as though nothing is wrong.

Again, Donnie, what has me riled is that posts that contained information of possible IBD were deleted in an auction thread related to that snake. I understand it may be TOS to allow "conversation" posts, and not strict bids, but COME ON! That is a perfect illustration of a zero tolerance policy at its very worst.

For the record..

I know it might *seem* like RTB.net is trying to shield Sakara, what they are really trying to do is avoid drama, which I can totally understand.

Personally, as long as all future ads from Ashley are deleted immediately upon posting, I see no problem in the way RTB.net is approaching the situation.

Originally Posted by DavidBeard

I know it might *seem* like RTB.net is trying to shield Sakara, what they are really trying to do is avoid drama, which I can totally understand.

Personally, as long as all future ads from Ashley are deleted immediately upon posting, I see no problem in the way RTB.net is approaching the situation.

Absolutely.

I recognize the user name. I live in Austin as well, and purchased a corn snake from her a little over a year ago.

Originally Posted by windowswisher

I recognize the user name. I live in Austin as well, and purchased a corn snake from her a little over a year ago.

Did you have any problems with the snake? Any mites?