Why I Have Deleted Posts and Threads

[Catty1]

No, there is no excuse for a rude reply...the only mitigating factor here was that Wom had not been a participant in this thread. And he should have checked instead of doing a knee-jerk response. I messaged him on FB and hope that will do it.

[wombat2u2004]

I say what I feel.....same as everyone else here does.
Ya don't like it.......don't read it.
To all my old friends.......hi....I still love ya all.
To all my old critics......go stick ya head in a bucket of sand.
Wom

[wombat2u2004]

Oh, Karen and Paul,
Thankyou so much for your wonderful Chrissy card, beautiful artwork, I loved it.
Wom

[Karen]

Rudeness is not acceptable. I did not take it that he was attempting to start an argument, just saw it as a comment, and knew he had been away for a while and didn't know much of what has recently transpired.

Never, ever post that you think someone is trying to start an argument. Even if that was not the poster's intent, that's a sure way to escalate the situation. The better thing, if you think someone HAS posted just to make trouble, is to PM me.

[Cataholic]

^^ Calling someone "Dragon Lady" is seen as just making a COMMENT?

I can call someone an AH, and it is "just making a comment?"

Come on. That is such baloney, and you know it.

[Karen]

No cussing is allowed on Pet Talk, you know that. And I think "AH" is much ruder than "Dragon Lady."

[Grace]

I think they are both offensive. Actually, Dragon Lady might be more so - it is a very personal comment/attack. AH is used so much in the world that it is impersonal.

JMHO, of course.

[Cataholic]

Oh. I see. Some people are allowed to call others names. Some people are allowed to say AH. Some people are allowed to post offensive posts.

It is just so hard to follow these rules.

[Karen]

No one is allowed to call names, really. "AH" spelled out is not allowed, and neither is the abbreviation, if I catch it. I try to keep the same rules for everyone. Yes, I sometimes make mistakes, but you can always PM me if you have a concern. I think that "AH" - although too commonly used, is far more offensive than "Dragon Lady." As I explained to the person who was called a "Dragon Lady," I have always seen it it as sort of a back-handed compliment, connoting a woman who is admirably strong, but with whose opinions you may disagree. I think Margaret Thatcher, for example, was often called a Dragon Lady in the press, again, particularly by those who disagreed with her.

When in doubt, PM me. Or use a word or phrase you know is less offensive. And of course, posting in anger is never a good thing. It's best to be avoided.

[Cataholic]

Oh, brother. Right, it is a backhanded compliment.

Good grief.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Don't post your problems with the moderators out in public. It seems like this is a discussion best left for PM. I don't see a double standard here...anyone who breaks the rules gets a PM and a chance to modify posts. The OP was not innocent and blameless. Posts directed at her just didn't materialize out of thin air. I agree she did it more elequently but she did dish out harsh opnions too. Thats my opnion.

[caseysmom]

The OP was not innocent and blameless. Posts directed at her just didn't materialize out of thin air. I agree she did it more elequently but she did dish out harsh opnions too. Thats my opnion.

I couldn't agree more, like I said before if you can't take it don't keep dishing it out.

[Cataholic]

What the OP did or did not do is not the issue here. It is the post by Wom calling the OP a name. Without any provocation.

This was commented on by a poster that has no horse in this race, so to speak.

That any one can defend his uncalled for blatant violation of the "no name calling" rule is ridiculous.

Oh, and djfry? This is just my opinion. <wink>

[caseysmom]

While I agree with you somewhat pettalk is not a democracy its run by two individuals that give up a lot of their own time to keep it running so if they interpret something a certain way that I don't agree with it I guess I figure its their business and their forum.

[Cataholic]

CM, I do agree with that, too. Their forum, their rules.

Whether I like or agree with them or not. I will, however, continue to post my opinion-as others see fit to do- until I am booted off or prohibited from doing. By their directives, not some other posters.