Coolies

[avaloncoolies]

and to me only those making it difficult for me here on this forum are the only ones brainwashed, living in a cave and incapable of their own thoughts....many people have offered me support on the threads, and off of the threads, pms and facebook....thank you to those who will know who they are ...

[CharlieDog]

Oh thanks, I appreciate being called brainwashed.

[avaloncoolies]

and thank you for admitting to making it difficult for me here and throwing out veiled insults and digs

[AllieMackie]

Originally Posted by Shai

I don't know if this will help, but for what it's worth...

I don't think anyone here has any issue with you sharing your point of view. In fact, many are very interested. It's the constant well you've all been living in a cave and fed information til you're brainwashed insinuations that annoy people. Being exposed to new information, even if it's not information we agree with, is supported and welcomed here. Debates are one of the great things about this forum and in the best ones, all sides learn. But suggesting that the forum as a whole is ignorant and apparently incapable of independent thought tends to raise hackles. For good reason.

Just my two cents.

I'm inclined to agree. Whatever drama is in this thread is sitting between some pretty good discussion, not just for C/Koolies but for breed structure differences and other general musings. I've enjoyed it, even the (polite) debate.

[CharlieDog]

Originally Posted by avaloncoolies

and thank you for admitting to making it difficult for me here and throwing out veiled insults and digs

Oh none of my insults were veiled at all, nor any of my digs.

[Shakou]

Originally Posted by CharlieDog

Oh thanks, I appreciate being called brainwashed.

And I'm sure Shawn appreciated being called an "elitist bitch" and her dogs "turkeys". Amongst the many other colorful, condescending remarks her and her dogs have received.

For what it's worth Shawn, I get it, and I don't consider YOU to be the "stuck up", elitist one here. Chazhound has a long history of acting this way towards people that don't quite hit the "popular" role, so it's no surprise at all to me you're being treated this way. I think you're an extremely knowledgeable Coolie breeder, and think you're dogs are gorgeous. If anyone I ever know asks me if I know of a good Coolie breeder, I'll shuffle them your way. Have a good night!

[avaloncoolies]

Thank you Shakou MUCH APPRECIATED!!

[CharlieDog]

Um, no. You've got the wrong end of the stick there. And obviously haven't read the entire thread.

[TuffStuff]

Originally Posted by Shai

I don't know if this will help, but for what it's worth...

I don't think anyone here has any issue with you sharing your point of view. In fact, many are very interested. It's the constant well you've all been living in a cave and fed information til you're brainwashed insinuations that annoy people. Being exposed to new information, even if it's not information we agree with, is supported and welcomed here. Debates are one of the great things about this forum and in the best ones, all sides learn. But suggesting that the forum as a whole is ignorant and apparently incapable of independent thought tends to raise hackles. For good reason.

Just my two cents.

This.

And I'm sorry, but I have a hard time feeling bad for Shawn when almost every post she makes contains a snide comment about Linds, Sara, and/or their dogs. And that includes posts made long before this thread got derailed.

[AdrianneIsabel]

Originally Posted by avaloncoolies

and to me only those making it difficult for me here on this forum are the only ones brainwashed, living in a cave and incapable of their own thoughts....

My capability of thought has driven me to question your entire breed. Linds hasn't asked me to do this, in fact she's attempted to help me understand and encouraged I be more sympathetic of your stance. Sara and I haven't spoken about this off this thread (in fact, has she even posted here? I know Linds hasn't).

I don't care how backed into a corner you feel, insinuating that we're mindless drones is the fastest way to lose your footing in a debate.