Grrrrr..... I Hate Stupid People.

Funny - but my original reason for posting was to express my distaste of the OP referring to the lady in the store as stupid and a bitch - even tho it was not said to her face.

I don't believe that I posted anywhere to the affect that the dog shouldn't have been in the store because of his breed - I simply said that no dog would be allowed in stores in this area unless it was a service dog.

When someone starts out with a bad attitude (I hate stupid people - bad attitude!!!!), you can only expect it to get worse when others express opposition to the OP's increasing hostility. Selective reading really can lead to harsh words and will only continue to escalate and blow the whole issue out of proportion.

Perhaps if the OP had taken the time as SD did - to educate and enlighten - the feeling of ill will would never have gotten to be the main focal point of the thread. Instead, she chose to take everything as a personal assault on herself and on the Pit breed.

No one in opposition of the OP, ever bashed her or her dog, but only expressed their opinion/concern on the issue. My concern was not a Pit being in a store, but with being there for no good reason, other than the fact that the owner wanted him there. I would have felt the same if someone walked in with Lassie or Rin Tin Tin, or a cute little ball of fluff. Stores, other than the pet related stores, are no place for dogs. That fact, in no way, is bashing the poster or the breed.

Below is the response to luvofallhorses -

I didn't take Casey's Mom as being ugly against me or anything else, I am just saying what I feel. And I guess i will just watch where I vent is all, like I said it seems that people here do not take kindly to venting or ranting of any sort unless it is about something they want to hear. It's alright like i said after this round of answering I will be done with this post in particular as I feel that it has run it's course and noone is gonna like what I have to say from now on. It's alright girl, let them say what they want. ;)

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Originally Posted by HoochsMommiee

stupid lady i would of ask to come over and smooch him

he is adoreable looks very handsome in his camo

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Thanks HM, he would have let you too :D

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Originally Posted by StaffyDaddy

Isn't Phoenix a workin' dog tye? He's adba right? Chino is not fixed for health reasons until closer to 2 years, and since Loca is adba and going to do weight pull and conformation, she cannot be altered. However I could point out faults in Chino that most bybs would overlook, and would never breed in the first place. Overpopulation makes me sick. With any animal, cat dog or antyhing else

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Yes Phoenix is a wroking dog and is not ADBA registered, but registered yes, he cannot be fixed to be in confirmation at all, now to do weight pull yes he could be neutered but I do not breed him and he is a working dog. Why would I want to add to thte thousands of already unwanted dogs and cats in the shelters, I fight BSL for a reason and Phoebe and Phoenix are intact for show and working purposes :D

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Originally Posted by carole

I think things have got out of hand a bit yes, however i have been here a very long time, and know most of the posters,who have posted here and i respect them all,as a newbie it probably is a bit hard to take, but people are only voicing their views as they have a right to do here,see it for what you want, but try reading between the lines and see that most of them are just offering advice,and again i can only say this once more, personally i think it is up to YOU to educate people on your dog and breed,especially if you feel your breed is been given a hard time.
I am not a newbie to the forum world, I have my own forum, and yes people are allowed to voice their opinions but I am not, I got smashed for venting, even if I did say the lady was stupid, I NEVER said it to her face nor would I, I do have manners and was raised properly, I'm not a heathen. Advice, you call them all telling me that my dog's collar is to big and how can I put a camo jacket on him, and tewo colars is like I don't have control advice, I'm sorry I don't see it that way, and I didn't really post it for advice, lol. And you know you are RIGHT I should try to educate and I do, everyday, all day, Kids, elderly, ppl my age, older younger, I talk to them all, this lady was already prejudging my dog and myself, her remark said it all.

I can understand that you might feel you are being picked on, and that PT is not the place you thought it was going to be, but you are wrong there,by all means defend yourself ,your dog, but don't take it too much to heart, people mean well, and those who don't well you are best to ignore those.
I am not going to ignore when people call me irresponsible. Sorry I will defend myself to that, I work VERY hard at being a VERY responsible owner. SO yes when people attack my character then I get a bit defensive. lol.

I can tell you are a well rounded,sensible person,and really i am only trying to offer some support and understanding here,i hope you can see that, and not take my post offensively as it is certainly not mean't that way, your friend will know me here i am sure and know that i am not a stirrer.
I do not take it as stirring and I am just answering how I feel is all, and I thank you for your support. :D

Most of us here are passionate about our pets and what we believe in,and it gets voiced on the threads, sometimes not quite to our liking,we have all been there at times, it does not make PT a bad place, and it is getting a bad rap here in this thread.
And because I have pets and working dogs and love both just as much as you all do I am not considered passionate about my animals because he is unneutered or wears a big collar? I just wanted to share a vent and my happy family of fur,scales, fins here and it was ok til I vented, like I said I will remember to not vent here again ;)

I wish to say WELCOME to PT and I hope you will continue to post about your lovely dog, educate us,make us laugh,make us smile,hopefully not make us cry though,and share in the fun here, learn from others,get advice, give advice,give your opinions,and just enjoy what this special magical place has to offer.

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Thanks but as I said, I am nt sure that PT is right for me, I can only educate those who want to be educated and I for sure won't give advice nor opinions but thanks for the welcome I appreciate that :D

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Originally Posted by Queen of Poop

I've been watching the goings on here and I'm not getting into that at all. I don't need the extra stress these days.

Please allow me to say that I think your dog is beautiful and looks very cool in his camo jacket. I am missing my Sasha terribly and had I been in the store and seen you I would have asked if I could pet him. Given my situation, when my divorice is done and I can once again have a house and a dog I am contemplating a pit. I love them and know I could provide a good home. I thank you all for the information on both sides of the fence.

Please give him a big hug and kiss from me.

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lol, I didn't need the stress either but I got it, I am sorry you are stressed out and I love your screen name :D Phoenix says thank you, I think he's pretty sexy, lol. And hwen that time comes if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask me any questions, I will answer them to the best of my ability and as long as you are strong willed and bodied and pretty outgoing and athletic then yes the APBT breed is a good breed, it will do anything you ask of it, whole heartedly, just to please you to get belly love :D Phoenix says thanks for the hug and kiss :D

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Originally Posted by pomtzu

Funny - but my original reason for posting was to express my distaste of the OP referring to the lady in the store as stupid and a bitch - even tho it was not said to her face.
You know you wouldn't likeme at all then cause I am forever calling people names, oh wait even myself, that's right I cal myself names, I vent a lot and outloud, I have never been so directly rude to someone unless they were rude to me first, ever.

I don't believe that I posted anywhere to the affect that the dog shouldn't have been in the store because of his breed - I simply said that no dog would be allowed in stores in this area unless it was a service dog.

When someone starts out with a bad attitude (I hate stupid people - bad attitude!!!!), you can only expect it to get worse when others express opposition to the OP's increasing hostility. Selective reading really can lead to harsh words and will only continue to escalate and blow the whole issue out of proportion.
That was nt a bad attitude sweetie, that is the way you took it, again i will repeat myself, I won't vent again and I am sorry that I started this thread int he first place, I never meant to piss off or upset anyone by my choice of words. And increasing hostility, I don't think you are correct but ok and I answered everyone's post including yours and I never not once skirted around or selectively answered anything.

Perhaps if the OP had taken the time as SD did - to educate and enlighten - the feeling of ill will would never have gotten to be the main focal point of the thread. Instead, she chose to take everything as a personal assault on herself and on the Pit breed.
Oh my you are too much, I posted to vent and I never took the time because you all had already judged me, and SD came here to defend me and say in words what I obviously was nt able to say for the fact I was defending myself to you people. I only take attacks personal when they are and that is what this turned into.

No one in opposition of the OP, ever bashed her or her dog, but only expressed their opinion/concern on the issue. My concern was not a Pit being in a store, but with being there for no good reason, other than the fact that the owner wanted him there. I would have felt the same if someone walked in with Lassie or Rin Tin Tin, or a cute little ball of fluff. Stores, other than the pet related stores, are no place for dogs. That fact, in no way, is bashing the poster or the breed.

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Yes they bashed my dog, his collar and his jacket and his breed, and like I said I took him in because I could there is NOTHING wrong with him being in there, there is no sign no law that says he can't, ok ok I'm done, tired of wasting my breath :D

I should have known better than to try to talk reasonably to you and have you actually comprehend what I was saying. Again, you have turned the words to suit yourself. Enjoy that self made pity party. :mad:

If I may quote you --- "I'm done, tired of wasting my breath".

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I do agree that it is very stereotypical and discrimitory to be afraid of a certain breed of dog due to the idiocy of those who own them creating a bad name for said breed. However, you could have tried educating the owner that, even though some dogs of that breed are dogs that will attack others without provocation. The same way that some people think that every person in the world is bad just because a few or most are.

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Off topic:

To those who's emotions are getting flared over an event that someone posted on the internet, take a step back and calm down. For one thing, it's the internet, not real life; for another, arguing and flaming do nothing to help anything.

And the emotions start flying - this is why PT is less active than it was before.

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Originally Posted by Hellow

To those who's emotions are getting flared over an event that someone posted on the internet, take a step back and calm down. For one thing, it's the internet, not real life; for another, arguing and flaming do nothing to help anything.

And the emotions start flying - this is why PT is less active than it was before.

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That reminds me of a cartoon.:D


http://www.reallifephotos.org/wp-con...8_05/wrong.jpg

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Originally Posted by Catlady711

That reminds me of a cartoon.:D


http://www.reallifephotos.org/wp-con...8_05/wrong.jpg

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Heh, XKCD.

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Originally Posted by Hellow

Heh, XKCD.

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ROFL. I had to google XKCD to find out what sort of acronym that stood for. Then I found out that's a page full of comics like this one. I got this one from a friend on another message board. Never did know what it was called or where it came from.

I think Phoenix is a very handsome man. Welcome to Pet Talk to both new members I see have posted here. It's good to have new people in our neighborhood.

I can understand the hurt you felt when someone criticized your handsome boy. However, some people are scared of dogs, no matter what. Above all, the media has helped to poison the public's opinions about Pitties more than anything. After all, we never get to hear the dogs side of the story. I firmly believe any breed could be aggressive and bite somebody without proper training.

Seriously, I am in the older age group too, and, back in the day, people were many times uncertain about any dogs and biting seemed to be more common then. This was before so much training was available. Depending on where the person lived could have been an influence on their perception as well. That may sound weird, but, believe me, things were alot different 30 years ago with domesticated animals.

I know you were proud that so many people commented and praised your beautiful boy. Please try not to let one person bother you, not knowing much about this lady. She might have underlying issues, fears, etc.

I'm glad Krista invited you to join. She is a wonderful person and a great friend of all dogs, Pitties especially.:)

Just wanted to say i have no problem with your responses to my threads, you have alway's answered honestly and with respect IMO, and I thank you for that, you have every right to feel as you do,I just hope you can move on from here and stay with us, it really is a great place, but it is up to you of course, but lurk a while and read other posts and enter in the fun of it all, try putting this one to rest if you can,and i think that cartoon sums it rather well, still we are all human, and we defend ourselves when needed, I understand where you are coming from,anyhow take care and pets to your precious boy,

P.S can i suggest you visit the thread what PT means to me, it really is nice thread and very touching and you will see that PT is a very special place with very special people,don't let one bad run spoil what could be a wonderful future here at PT.

Aww thanks, Daisy and Delilah. :o Yes I love the dogs especially pitties, I am glad to be their friends and help out the homeless dogs and cats. :love:

Okay, I am going to say this...

I do not see anyone on here saying that pit bulls are mean vicious animals. We are not uneducated people on here... so do not think we are bashing his breed. We are not STUPID... as some of you may call us.

As for apbtmom and her two friends... you three banding together will not make what everyone else is saying sound like we are talking bad about the breed. I think we know a bit more than you give us credit for. I think part of your problem is automatically assuming the world is out to get you BECAUSE you own a pitbull. It's like you are trying to make a big deal BECAUSE your dog is a pit bull... I thought you wanted breed equality? I think we need to stop blowing this up when it just started on people telling you not to call a lady stupid because you don't know her predicament. We all just need to stop and see that people are not complaining about your breed of choice... it's about the WORDS you use against people... You don't know her... and you don't know why she thinks the way she does... so I don't think you have the right to call her stupid. But I DO believe you never called her a bi**h...

I thought you would be nice and take some constructive criticism.

As for staffydaddy, you are stereotyping against small breeds. Thank you for the posts, but we ARE dog educated here. That is why people join this forum.

I hate to sound like a bi**h... I'm definitely never like this... but I think these things are what is being said and you're turing them to make it sound like we don't know pitbulls... but we do.

Well... Some of you were pretty harsh. :rolleyes: She didn't say it to her face. She was just venting. I'm done with this thread.

I'm sorry. I did edit my post because I came off way too mean. I was being hassled by my husband and was a little on edge so it came off way meaner than it was supposed to. If anyone read it before I edited. My apologies.

And she does feel the need to defend her position. Well I feel the need to defend my position because I don't appreciate being told I am uneducated about dogs when they literally are my life, as I am going to school for them. And I don't appreciate people calling my friends on here uneducated, as I have met quite a few of them and they are all very knowledgable people.

Wow, I thought this thread had turned nice and would drift off , someone's having a bad night.