Why I Have Deleted Posts and Threads

[pomtzu]

I have waited a few days before responding to allow time to reflect on the OP, and the subsequent posts. This is what I think.

It is all too easy to sit back and say, "oh, let it go..", "be happy...", "can't we all just get along..." when the issue isn't one pertaining to you, personally. How many times have I vented something- be it on here or IRL, only to hear, "...just get over it..." and then laughed, inside, later, when that same person voices THEIR concern to me over something else. Funny how the import of something is directly related to ones own personal involvment in the situation.

I know exactly of what ES speaks. I have seen it on here for years now and it is usually the same cast of characters, so to speak. There is nearly a fear of some sort that prevents these runaway posters from being reined in. I don't get it.

Everyone is very quick to jump down ES throat about stuff. I stand in support of her and her post. She has been called names that have astounded me. I can't think of one single person that is attacked in the manner that she is. I have seen the posts/threads, and to say, "well, you give it out, so I guess you should take it" is just so wrong, as one can see in black and white the pattern of the conversation.

Frankly, 'who started it...' IS important. Any person lying on the pavement with a bloody nose would agree with me.

And I think that the best thing I can say right now is ---- "No comment!" ------ but only so I don't get told to "shut up" again.
(shaking head in disbelief)

[Randi]

I know exactly of what ES speaks. I have seen it on here for years now and it is usually the same cast of characters, so to speak.

Everyone is very quick to jump down ES throat about stuff. I stand in support of her and her post. She has been called names that have astounded me. I can't think of one single person that is attacked in the manner that she is.

Well said, Johanna! I certainly support her, too! It really is disappointing how some can get away with all these nasty comments to her, and she is not allowed to fight back or defend herself. Is that fair?

Some of us have known ES since 2002, and we know what she stands for. She is a funny, educated, catloving woman. She may not agree with the majority of Americans concerning politics, though, and that seems to be a big problem. Why let a few newcomers ruin the good atmosphere we had on PT!

[Barbara]

Well said, Johanna! I certainly support her, too! It really is disappointing how some can get away with all these nasty comments to her, and she is not allowed to fight back or defend herself. Is that fair?

Some of us have known ES since 2002, and we know what she stands for. She is a funny, educated, catloving woman. She may not agree with the majority of Americans concerning politics, though, and that seems to be a big problem. Why let a few newcomers ruin the good atmosphere we had on PT!

I second that. Only one exception- I know a lot of Americans who would agree with her concerning politics. The US for me is a nation which I admire for its history and its appreciation of independent thought.

[Karen]

No one is allowed to call each other names and get away with it. No one. I have scolded people via PM on both sides of the battle, asked that posts be edited, and done editing and deletion myself.

I never told anyone they could not defend him or herself. I have repeatedly reminded folks to treat each other with respect. I do not take sides with regards to politics or issues, I want everyone to be polite to each other.

Anyone who notices name-calling should PM me as soon as they notice it, as I cannot be reading every thread every minute.

Anyone who has been called a name should PM me, and tell me what thread it is in, before responding in kind.

This is Pet Talk. We have one thing in common - our love for pets. On everything we may disagree, but only if we can maintain our civility and respect for each other.

And agreeing to disagree on an issue is not "losing" - it is often the only resolution possible.

[Husky_mom]

No one is allowed to call each other names and get away with it. No one. I have scolded people via PM on both sides of the battle, asked that posts be edited, and done editing and deletion myself.

I never told anyone they could not defend him or herself. I have repeatedly reminded folks to treat each other with respect. I do not take sides with regards to politics or issues, I want everyone to be polite to each other.

Anyone who notices name-calling should PM me as soon as they notice it, as I cannot be reading every thread every minute.

Anyone who has been called a name should PM me, and tell me what thread it is in, before responding in kind.

This is Pet Talk. We have one thing in common - our love for pets. On everything we may disagree, but only if we can maintain our civility and respect for each other.

And agreeing to disagree on an issue is not "losing" - it is often the only resolution possible.

couldn´t have said it better...

[kokopup]

Nuf said

[Husky_mom]

I so understand being one of the parties involved is more difficult ... but it´s not like someone got punched in the nose... and even then.. the involved eventually would either ignore each other.. or laugh it out later..

name calling.. no matter how bad it is.. I think we are adults here to not make a big deal out of it... "yeah whatever you called me $%%&.. bye" no need to feed it up.. never start a fight but always end it...at least that´s what I would do.. even if it were me who got name called...

I do not like this kind of situations.. but I do find it easier to let go than let it escalade on you.. not leaning to either side.. but I think both sides need to work things out.. ignore each other... or simply let go.. and yes, that´s easy.. IMO

[Husky_mom]

the difference between assault and fight.. is that it needs too..

yeah someone starts it.. but if someone else continues it.. then it´s never ending story..

everyone can defend themselves and it´s their right to.. and no one is getting away with it..

if someone gets overboard I´m sure the mods will reprimend that person..

so (going way out of topic.. but as example).. if you got robbed.. would it be good to rob back .. is it fair to kill someone´s relative because someone killed one of yours?.. don´t think so.. many would think of it as getting back at them.. would you?

i know this is words.. words.. don´t pay attentiion to them... yes, you can defend and fight back but why in the same way.. is it really worhty?..

[RICHARD]

Being a character, I have to comment.


Patti Ann Brown from Fox News really does it for me.

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Anyway, it's like watching Fonzie 'jump the shark', We all know that Henry Winkler is an actor and there is no way that that Happy Days espisode is going to end differently.

The Fonz lives, Pinky goes on to get put in jail, long after the show ends, and Mr Cunningham does some commercials now.

You can only watch that episode so many times before you want Fonzie to crash the Triumph into the side of the pool and end up as shark poop.


Yes, it is an old standard and a classic in TV history! I just would not buy or record that episode, there are plenty of other shows to watch.

Who knew ritchie would grow up bald.