Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger*

[Daisy and Delilah]

I have to admit that I sometimes get upset and embarrassed for some of the comments that are listed under those for DOTD, COTD, or, POTD. I see it as strictly a place for praise for the pet and owner. After all, it is a great honor and a very important day in the life of that pet and owner. Comments that judge or criticize are totally out of place and not necessary. Thanks for bringing this up. It needed to be said

[Killearn Kitties]

I totally agree with you. Not only is a negative comment not appropriate when the animal is being honoured, but also because it is not going to change the person's mind about an issue. The only effect it can have is to upset the person who should be having an exciting day.

[chocolatepuppy]

.."if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all"

I agree. Especially for our DOTD, COTD, and POTD!

[moosmom]

Daisy and Delilah,

I have very often gotten a bit upset by some of things said in COTD. But I'd rather start a thread on it than put a damper on the honor of being COTD.

[anna_66]

Sara I'm very glad you've said this. It happens all too much and I hope that the same ones doing this, see this post.


Also if I may add...
I've been quite discouraged here lately when people are posting happy things such as picture threads and things like that, when other members have negative comments. If you have a problem with something that memeber is doing please be courteous and pm them.

[Randi]

I totally agree with you. Not only is a negative comment not appropriate when the animal is being honoured, but also because it is not going to change the person's mind about an issue. The only effect it can have is to upset the person who should be having an exciting day.

I couldn't agree more!! I remember when Fister was COTD and I would certainly have been disappointed had I got any negative responses! C/P/D of the day is a day to celebrate!

[BC_MoM]

People were criticizing someone's COTD because it's an outdoor cat? Oh, my.. I'm ashamed, PT!

What about barn cats? They live happy happy lives running around the stables, chasing mice, running around outside.. sounds great to me!

But if ever do have a cat, it WOULD be an indoor one.. I wouldn't want it to run off or anything.. unless I knew it would come back or if I lived in the country.