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.