Before I leave...

[Jessika]

since mastiffcrazy i´ve been suspìcious about a few others, i can´t say names because i´m not 100% sure, but one i´m really confident is paws_on_me since he/she claims a dogue named hooch, but that dogs name is gary , so why pretend to have a dog!!!. more and more are jumping to my face since i see few posts, recently new, and they know how to post pics, signatures, and a lot os stuff that when you are new you have to learn or ask.

i really hate when they do that, if you dont have one, we dont care, just dont claim others dog in your name.

Just because you're new doesn't mean you don't know how to post images or signatures at all. I know before coming here I've posted on a NUMBER of other forums for at least a year or two so I already knew how to do that, and that in no way correlates that my dogs aren't mine because they are very much real and sitting next to me right now (well actually Charlie is outside digging... grrr lol).

So from that basis alone please don't assume that someone stealing or lying

And on a completely different sidenote, if you're suspicious that someone is lying or fake, don't discuss it here publically, bring it up with them privately via PM or contact Karen or another admin to let them deal with it. This is just asking for an arguement

[beeniesmom]

Just because you're new doesn't mean you don't know how to post images or signatures at all. I know before coming here I've posted on a NUMBER of other forums for at least a year or two so I already knew how to do that, and that in no way correlates that my dogs aren't mine because they are very much real and sitting next to me right now (well actually Charlie is outside digging... grrr lol).

So from that basis alone please don't assume that someone stealing or lying

And on a completely different sidenote, if you're suspicious that someone is lying or fake, don't discuss it here publically, bring it up with them privately via PM or contact Karen or another admin to let them deal with it. This is just asking for an arguement

I agree with you too. It's wrong to do it here.

[finn's mom]

This is just asking for an arguement

Unfortunately, this entire thread is. This happens every time someone is accused of faking pets or lying about things. It is never kept in private, it is always hashed out publicly. I wanted to say that, even though I'd promised myself not to post on this thread. Simply because threads like this only live because we keep harping on it. Instead of just letting it disappear, it just keeps getting pushed to the top. And, blech, I helped it with this post. But, anyway, that's all I'm saying about this situation.

[Jessika]

Unfortunately, this entire thread is. This happens every time someone is accused of faking pets or lying about things. It is never kept in private, it is always hashed out publicly. I wanted to say that, even though I'd promised myself not to post on this thread. Simply because threads like this only live because we keep harping on it. Instead of just letting it disappear, it just keeps getting pushed to the top. And, blech, I helped it with this post. But, anyway, that's all I'm saying about this situation.

True but pointing fingers and making false accusations doesn't only make the other person feel bad but makes you (the accuser, not YOU lol) look like an idiot as well, you know??

This thread wasn't too bad at first but now that people are pointing fingers its bound to turn nasty. It just amazes me that a group of such mature people can't just leave these matters to be dealt with by the admins instead of bringing it upon themselves to publically accuse people

edit: husky_mom I know you meant no harm by it you're just looking out for the well-being of the board

edit again: I just wanted to reiterate that this reply WAS NOT aimed towards one person, most certainly not you husky_mom, but just said as a statement IN GENERAL towards everyone. I just wanted to clear that up so no one has any misunderstandings!!

[lv4dogs]

Unfortunately, this entire thread is. This happens every time someone is accused of faking pets or lying about things. It is never kept in private, it is always hashed out publicly. I wanted to say that, even though I'd promised myself not to post on this thread. Simply because threads like this only live because we keep harping on it. Instead of just letting it disappear, it just keeps getting pushed to the top. And, blech, I helped it with this post. But, anyway, that's all I'm saying about this situation.

That is true in most cases, but in this case it was discussed privatly by a few. It was not brought out to the public until AFTER it was proved.
I agree with this for the most part, but I do have to say that I personally think that it should be brought out to the public ONLY AFTER it has been proved of course. That way we are preventing other failthful, honest members from being sucked into lies & deceptions.

I do agree that it is NOT right to point fingers if you have no proof!

[new mom to a veiled]

That is true in most cases, but in this case it was discussed privatly by a few. It was not brought out to the public until AFTER it was proved.
I agree with this for the most part, but I do have to say that I personally think that it should be brought out to the public ONLY AFTER it has been proved of course. That way we are preventing other failthful, honest members from being sucked into lies & deceptions.

I do agree that it is NOT right to point fingers if you have no proof!

I agree also with you lv4dogs............but for those of you who are confused please see thread "website" boxer_babe is Mastiffcrazy10!!!!! She posted pics as mastiffcrazy10 of her "dead dogs" in Pet General under "dog pics" on 08/13/2005 and oddly enough boxer_babe post the SAME pics on her website.

[bark_some]

actually...

my dog's name is HOOCH and my name is GARY

[CagneyDog]

actually...

my dog's name is HOOCH and my name is GARY

Yeah but the photo is from the main site http://www.puppydogweb.com/gallery/ ...i think

[Jessika]

I think everyone just needs to stop pointing fingers and making accusations

[CagneyDog]

Well i don't know. There are so many newbies that are suspicious around here I cant even keep track.

[buckner]

That is true in most cases, but in this case it was discussed privatly by a few. It was not brought out to the public until AFTER it was proved.
I agree with this for the most part, but I do have to say that I personally think that it should be brought out to the public ONLY AFTER it has been proved of course. That way we are preventing other failthful, honest members from being sucked into lies & deceptions.

I do agree that it is NOT right to point fingers if you have no proof!

I, like Kari, promised myself I would not post in this thread.. but I couldn't resist posting to such an ignorant comment.

My question for you, lv4dogs, is what proof do you have? Because you talked amongst yourselves (you and a few of the members, I'm assuming) and are comparing pictures, you've come to the proven conclusion that the person is lying? I'm sorry, but that's not PROOF. That's an opinion and an intuition. At PT, we can't prove if someone is lying or not because it's the internet. Simple as that. Unless you've found the same pictures on the net somewhere else and know the dogs and owners personally, there is no proof behind what you're saying. So please don't think that your conclusion from a bunch of PM's with other members is PROOF.

We recently went through a situation like this with another member and it turned ugly. Immediately jumping to conclusions is NOT the way to handle something like this. You may not like the person, but you can act civil towards them. You don't have to accuse them in a thread about you being suspicious about their animals. If you're THAT adament about it, PM the person in a civil way. Don't just post it and get other people to thinking the same thing. I was one of those people who accused people because my suspiciousness.. and on another board, I was leery of someone, until the truth DID come out and the fact is that I was WRONG. And I did hurt the person.

Just face it and realize that you'll never know the truth. Realize that the internet can be one big lie. Just have fun here, get to know people, post pictures and learn about other animals. We're a family here, if you have a problem with someone, please don't post it publicly.

Thank you, I shall now stay away from this thread. And I apologize if I offended any of you for any reason.


As for the real reason for this thread, I'm sorry you feel you have to leave and are no longer welcome. I hope you can look past this and remain here at PT. I hope you can remain friends with the people you've gotten to know so far. If not, I enjoyed your stories and pictures of your dogs.


EDIT - Someone brought it to my attention that I was directing my comment towards one certain person. Please know that "you" is a general you, and no one in particular. Thank you.

[Jessika]

Well said, Buckner