Why I Have Deleted Posts and Threads

[sparks19]

maybe after your remeberance post not being welcomed you could have started a new thread for those you wished to remember outside of the thread dedicated to one person

I know that is not the POINT... but things change... life goes around ... and starting a new thread for this one thing could have given those who have passed the recognition members feel they need.

[Karen]

As far as I know we have not changed the rules. We don't want any name calling by anyone, and I have spoken to people, and had them edit posts when I have noticed it. I do sometimes delete threads, and PM everyone who posted in it as a courtesy.

Be sure to contact me - anyone should contact me if they notice any name-calling between members. If a post upsets anyone, they can always contact me and I will do my best to ameliorate the situation.

We love you, and you are a valued member of Pet Talk. The Cat General forum always welcomes Eddie's and Edwina's posts, as well as yours. Edwina certainly has better fashion sense than I do, that's for sure.

[Barbara]

I am very sorry that it has come that far. I normally do not go into the doghouse for two reasons:
There are many discussions in a style of which I totally disapprove.
There are many informations about abused pets etc. that I do not want to have.
I know a lot about many problems of the world. There are even areas in which I try to help with solving them. But I chose Pet Talk to be for me a haven of fun, smart fun, laughter and love for pets, especially cats - not a part of problems and solving them. (Which of course will make me stay out of lots of threads )
Without you, Pet Talk will have lost a little of its fun and its intelligence.
But for me nothing will change because you'll be my friend and I can enjoy your fun and intelligence whenever I want (and whenever the 9 hr time difference allows it)
Lucky me

[lizbud]

maybe after your remeberance post not being welcomed you could have started a new thread for those you wished to remember outside of the thread dedicated to one person

I know that is not the POINT... but things change... life goes around ... and starting a new thread for this one thing could have given those who have passed the recognition members feel they need.

I am wondering why you had to post something critical of Sara? You seem
to be implying that your way is the one right way.

[pomtzu]

I am wondering why you had to post something critical of Sara? You seem
to be implying that your way is the one right way.

Oh for Pete's sake - just drop it.

Frankly - I didn't find anything critical after reading it over and over - looking for what was critical.

[caseysmom]

Oh for Pete's sake - just drop it.

Frankly - I didn't find anything critical after reading it over and over - looking for what was critical.

Ditto....

[Edwina's Secretary]

Sparky - please take your suggestions and arguments elsewhere.

Thank you.

[sparks19]

Sparky - please take your suggestions and arguments elsewhere.

Thank you.

okey dokey

[sparks19]

I do wonder if the reaction in that thread was due to the fact that even though it has been a few years since Corrinas sudden passing it is still quite a raw wound for many people. I didn't see the actual posts so I don't know but just an idea. I didn't know her as well as some people on here did but it even still saddens me deeply to think of her passing. I suppose that will always be the case though.

In all seriousness... I do think a thread for all those PT has lost would be a nice idea. I'm NOT being sarcastic. I do not know who they are and I would like to know who they are and maybe (if possible) go back and read some of their posts and learn about them.

[JenBKR]

In all seriousness... I do think a thread for all those PT has lost would be a nice idea. I'm NOT being sarcastic. I do not know who they are and I would like to know who they are and maybe (if possible) go back and read some of their posts and learn about them.

That would be a really nice idea. And FWIW, I don't think you were trying to be critical or mean in any way in your first post...just making a suggestion that was unfortunately misunderstood

[Edwina's Secretary]

Wow - talk about hijack a thread.

And people wonder why I delete stuff.

[sparks19]

I am wondering why you had to post something critical of Sara? You seem
to be implying that your way is the one right way.

uh? what?

I didn't post anything critical. it was simply an idea to give the members who had passed the recognition she feels they needed. I personally don't know who any of them are other than corrina and I'm sure lots of others are in the same boat. so a new thread when she felt her post needed to be deleted would honor those people and let those of us who didn't have the pleasure to know them personally the opportunity to discover these people that are gone but still remembered.

not sure what was considered "my way" I just thought it would be a nice idea so those people could get the memorial they deserve.

I did not post in the corrina thread as I really don't have words to express . I remember that time like it was yesterday and that was a very bittersweet card swap that year

[Edwina's Secretary]

maybe after your remeberance post not being welcomed you could have started a new thread for those you wished to remember outside of the thread dedicated to one person

I know that is not the POINT... but things change... life goes around ... and starting a new thread for this one thing could have given those who have passed the recognition members feel they need.

If you know it is not the point, it would be best not to post it.

[JenBKR]

Wow....I haven't really been around PT too much lately, not really for any reason, just been busy. But I am really sorry to see that it has come to this. I looked at the Corrina post, but the offending posts must have been deleted. Sara, you and I have had a few disagreements on here I think - nothing major. We may not always agree, but I respect and like you, and I am really sad that you are deleting posts. Sometimes it's hard when there are so many different opinions on any given subject, but we should all try to respect the opinions of others (myself included - it's not always easy!).

[moosmom]

Sometimes it's hard when there are so many different opinions on any given subject, but we should all try to respect the opinions of others (myself included - it's not always easy!).

I second that.