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My dogs eat purina one now from time to time lol.
the petstore isn't just down the street so when they run out of food we don't always have a chance to run out and get it. so we stop by the grocery store which is just down the street and grab a bag of purina one. luckily they aren't sensitive to food changes.
People probably aren't thrilled about it... but unless they want to go buy it for me then they'll get over it.
they are also lacking in the manners department and aren't the best trained dogs in the whole world. but they're my dogs and I love them and if someone has an issue with that then it's their problem not mine
and I have also posted many threads that get no or very few responses. Like Coop said.... it's easy to notice your own threads getting ignored but you don't really notice that everyone has threads that get ignored
the petstore isn't just down the street so when they run out of food we don't always have a chance to run out and get it. so we stop by the grocery store which is just down the street and grab a bag of purina one. luckily they aren't sensitive to food changes.
People probably aren't thrilled about it... but unless they want to go buy it for me then they'll get over it.
they are also lacking in the manners department and aren't the best trained dogs in the whole world. but they're my dogs and I love them and if someone has an issue with that then it's their problem not mine
and I have also posted many threads that get no or very few responses. Like Coop said.... it's easy to notice your own threads getting ignored but you don't really notice that everyone has threads that get ignored
JRTs often come up in the 'never own' breeds. Doesn't stop me from posting about Dekka and the other JRTs I would never likely own a chi, that doesn't mean I don't love tucker pics!!
Just cause someone doesn't want to live with a breed doesn't mean they can't admire them. (there are loads of breeds on here I wouldn't want but love to see pics of)
I would never likely own a chi, that doesn't mean I don't love tucker pics!! Just cause someone doesn't want to live with a breed doesn't mean they can't admire them. (there are loads of breeds on here I wouldn't want but love to see pics of)
Cocker Spaniels are on my "probably never will own" list, but I was watching some show the other day with cockers on it, and I turned to Ian and said "wow, cocker spaniels are such a pretty breed."
I don't care if people like or dislike my dogs... I like sharing my pictures of them on here!
To be honest, I can't think of an "ugly" or "boring" breed... all breeds were created with a purpose, and I'm happy that there's a breed out there for everyone.
I have been a member here for 5 years, I hardly post, but I am a very active lurker. I post when I feel like I can contribute, but typically the things I would say have already been said. I don't go to chat because my computer doesn't like it either. I don't care if I do post something and it gets none to minimal response, I am not active enough to expect more. I don't think that it means people don't like my dogs, I think it is because people do not know me...plain and simple. Is it hard to become a part of Chaz? I don't think so, if you participate enough you become part of the 'family'. The only thing I do notice, and LOVE about it here is the passion for dogs. Sure, that passion can ruffle some feathers from time to time or down right feel like an attack, but it is because we all feel so strongly about the wellfare of dogs. Good nutrition, excersice, health, RESPONSIBLE breeding practises, etc... are what we stand for.
With that being said, I don't think it was right to try to cover old tracks, but Foxy DID admit that she lied. That takes tremendous courage. What is the whole truth to the story? Who knows... but we do know that Foxy has been a member and good friend to many for a long time. She said she lied, and I for one will wait for the rest of the story to unfold.
With that being said, I don't think it was right to try to cover old tracks, but Foxy DID admit that she lied. That takes tremendous courage. What is the whole truth to the story? Who knows... but we do know that Foxy has been a member and good friend to many for a long time. She said she lied, and I for one will wait for the rest of the story to unfold.
I love all dogs. I love the experience of all dogs. I have seen Doxies that would melt the heart of someone made of ice. I have seen a doxi so evil you would think it was born in the pit of hell. I love learning about different dogs. THat is what makes this forum the place I want to be. I care about all you people almost as much as I care about your dogs. I love the oldsters the most and feel the pain of their passing. I missed all the drama over this topic because I was busy with a rescue. I think a lot is expected of mods that should be expected of all of us. I have trouble with people that pop in..post a couple pics and are gone as compared to people like Sparks that are here for everyone as much as they are for themselves. Honestly, i don't always comment on pics of people that do that..it bugs me. I do not have a strong community in my "real word". I come here because I value the opinions of the people here on everything from politics to health issues. You keep me updated and in touch with things of importance that otherwise I might miss. THe fact that this kind of issue hasn't happened before speaks imo highly of the mods here but I don't see anyone saying that. Ree has shown more heart ..Barb, the tenderest touch of all, Bax and Coop a wealth of humour and affection, Eddie is the real deal of a true man and I believe that with all my heart tho i have never met him in life because of his interaction on this forum..I could go on and on and on.
The only inner circles I see are the ones that are quick to pack up, point blame, and feed on drama.
. All this pointing out of what is wrong, I don't see much seeing what is right. I have watched this forum grow from 14 thousand or so to what it is now. I have seen people I did not like and I don't pretend to come and go. I have seen good people stay and I have been grateful. THis forum works because of the people it is made up of. If there is a problem here and there, that's life too. I am sure things will continue and this will blow over, with maybe a couple new rules in place that weren't needed before but are now. THat should be the end of it, instead of dredging up no one posts on my pics, inner circles and the rest. THat is just clouding the issue. If you want people to care about you, you have to care about people. THat is about all I will say on that.
I love the oldsters the most and feel the pain of their passing. I missed all the drama over this topic because I was busy with a rescue. I think a lot is expected of mods that should be expected of all of us. I have trouble with people that pop in..post a couple pics and are gone as compared to people like Sparks that are here for everyone as much as they are for themselves. Honestly, i don't always comment on pics of people that do that..it bugs me. I do not have a strong community in my "real word". I come here because I value the opinions of the people here on everything from politics to health issues. You keep me updated and in touch with things of importance that otherwise I might miss. THe fact that this kind of issue hasn't happened before speaks imo highly of the mods here but I don't see anyone saying that. Ree has shown more heart ..Barb, the tenderest touch of all, Bax and Coop a wealth of humour and affection, Eddie is the real deal of a true man and I believe that with all my heart tho i have never met him in life because of his interaction on this forum..I could go on and on and on.The only inner circles I see are the ones that are quick to pack up, point blame, and feed on drama.
. All this pointing out of what is wrong, I don't see much seeing what is right. I have watched this forum grow from 14 thousand or so to what it is now. I have seen people I did not like and I don't pretend to come and go. I have seen good people stay and I have been grateful. THis forum works because of the people it is made up of. If there is a problem here and there, that's life too. I am sure things will continue and this will blow over, with maybe a couple new rules in place that weren't needed before but are now. THat should be the end of it, instead of dredging up no one posts on my pics, inner circles and the rest. THat is just clouding the issue. If you want people to care about you, you have to care about people. THat is about all I will say on that.
I think your Chis are beautiful, and I am assuming they are not like all the other Chis I have met. Basically, I have met one nice Chi, and he was super fat. All he wanted was for me to pet him. All the other Chis I have never wanted to meet again. I know that is because of bad owners and crappy breeding. I still don't think I would ever own a Chi because of their size. I would like a dog that I can put my hand down and I can feel his head there.
I didn't mean to say that I feel disliked (if you're talking about me....lol). It's more that I sometimes feel like I'm on the outskirts of a seriously awesome party and I only get to peer in the window, I don't actually get to participate. That might be a tad overdramatic but hopefully it makes my point. I also just wanted to point out in my prior post how the new people are treated here. I don't think anyone intentionally ignores them or their threads but in the forum world it actually hurts to see your thread getting zero responses while someone else is getting pages of responses. And even though I think that sounds silly I can totally see how people feel that way because sometimes I feel that way too. It makes you feel unimportant and no one likes that.
To sum up my ramblings - I don't feel disliked, I (sometimes) feel unimportant or ignored. I can't speak for everyone else but from the things I've read it seems similar to what they go through.
To sum up my ramblings - I don't feel disliked, I (sometimes) feel unimportant or ignored. I can't speak for everyone else but from the things I've read it seems similar to what they go through.
Thanks for the kind words, Smkie (blushes)
So here we are. A family. We laugh, we cry, we fight, we forgive. Foxy is human and has her issues, sure. We all do and she made a bad decision and misused her privileges. That will be hashed out, believe me. One of the nice things that brought me back to Chaz after a bit of a hiatus was that we can move on from stuff like this.
It's been said by a few members, "This isn't the same place I joined." My question is, "Do you really want it to be?" If we don't change, we don't grow. I've learned tons about dogs and pet ownership in general from my time here. When we decided as a family that we wanted a dog, I didn't look at breeders although I did look at the SPCA. Ultimately we bought Xena at a pet store because "she was just so pretty." I also fed her Eukanuba. Since then, I've come to Chaz and other pet forums and understand why that is not the best choice of a place to get a dog and we've also experimented with more expensive higher quality kibble food. I've changed and I've grown. As a younger man, I'd notice the pretty girl walking down the street. Now I'm looking at the dog at the other end of the leash. If I was the same person I was 3 years ago, I'd still be willing to purchase a dog from a pet store.
As the members change and grow, so does the forum. Sure there are tight knit groups. That's going to happen in any social circle, whether "virtual" or "real world". Call them cliques if you like. Doesn't matter what you call it, it just is. My Xena threads and my family threads don't often get a lot of replies. That's OK. It won't stop me from sharing. If people want to look at them they will. If they don't, they won't. I've been involved in online communities since before some of you were born. Nothing much has changed in 25 or so years.
So here we are. A family. We laugh, we cry, we fight, we forgive. Foxy is human and has her issues, sure. We all do and she made a bad decision and misused her privileges. That will be hashed out, believe me. One of the nice things that brought me back to Chaz after a bit of a hiatus was that we can move on from stuff like this.
It's been said by a few members, "This isn't the same place I joined." My question is, "Do you really want it to be?" If we don't change, we don't grow. I've learned tons about dogs and pet ownership in general from my time here. When we decided as a family that we wanted a dog, I didn't look at breeders although I did look at the SPCA. Ultimately we bought Xena at a pet store because "she was just so pretty." I also fed her Eukanuba. Since then, I've come to Chaz and other pet forums and understand why that is not the best choice of a place to get a dog and we've also experimented with more expensive higher quality kibble food. I've changed and I've grown. As a younger man, I'd notice the pretty girl walking down the street. Now I'm looking at the dog at the other end of the leash.
If I was the same person I was 3 years ago, I'd still be willing to purchase a dog from a pet store. As the members change and grow, so does the forum. Sure there are tight knit groups. That's going to happen in any social circle, whether "virtual" or "real world". Call them cliques if you like. Doesn't matter what you call it, it just is. My Xena threads and my family threads don't often get a lot of replies. That's OK. It won't stop me from sharing. If people want to look at them they will. If they don't, they won't. I've been involved in online communities since before some of you were born. Nothing much has changed in 25 or so years.
That's still an inner circle. And I don't really think it's fair to invalidate everyone's feelings that they are left out just because it doesn't directly relate to this thread. I feel that it does relate because it all goes back to Foxy posting a lie because she was insecure and didn't want to get jumped on (despite the truth or not truth of that statement).
I generally don't post the way I really feel on here because I don't want to deal with the fallout but I'm a little fed up. I understand that sometimes posts don't get commented on and it doesn't really bother me. I DO care about other people on here or I wouldn't comment on their posts and keep hanging around.
I get what you're saying about everyone focusing on the bad. And it's true and it's been true for every thread of this nature I've seen. That doesn't mean that the mods aren't appreciated or that I don't appreciate the general feel of this forum. In fact the general feel of this forum is why I stick around, because I LIKE the way you guys interact and I like the way you help each other out and I want to be part of it. It just gets frustrating.
well Eddie I must say... even if some of your threads don't get lots of posts... Hannah ALWAYS notices your siggy lol. She loves it. she comes over and yells SWING.
I know I posted a thread asking for prayers for my mom. it didn't receive a lot of replies persay but I have no doubt that even people who didn't post were sending their good thoughts. I often dont' reply to a lot of the "need vibes" threads just because sometimes I just don't know what to say. but rest assured I'm still sending the vibes to that person.
I know I posted a thread asking for prayers for my mom. it didn't receive a lot of replies persay but I have no doubt that even people who didn't post were sending their good thoughts. I often dont' reply to a lot of the "need vibes" threads just because sometimes I just don't know what to say. but rest assured I'm still sending the vibes to that person.
You missed the point, which was that the harsh and quick to attack attitude that comes out here too often is so pernicious that even those who HAVEN'T done anything to be censured for know to expect it -- and the wise ones avoid it by not sharing it.
No, Chi thing ISN'T as serious as lying, and I never said it was; what I said was it was as strange (foreign) to me as other things are to others of you, but even so, Jessie didn't particularly care to say anything about it for fear of being jumped, did she? If this board has become that intimidating -- and here's the point -- maybe some serious thought needs to be given to dialing it back and treating others as you would like to be treated.
No, Chi thing ISN'T as serious as lying, and I never said it was; what I said was it was as strange (foreign) to me as other things are to others of you, but even so, Jessie didn't particularly care to say anything about it for fear of being jumped, did she? If this board has become that intimidating -- and here's the point -- maybe some serious thought needs to be given to dialing it back and treating others as you would like to be treated.
Its not so much the pictures. Its just part of it. Maybe I posted more when I first joined. But I think the reason I don't as much anymore is lack of some good friends who have since left the forum.
I try to get into the conversation in chat. I try in the fire hydrant, I try in the general dog section. But I never seem (in my opinion I guess) to have anything valid to say. Because im not in that inner circle and probley won't ever be. Im too shy or too anxious. I just feel like that nerdy girl that know one can stand because she is emotional. Or whatever.
Its really hard to put how I feel into words. I just feel like nothing I have to say is interesting or good enough to be said. I don't talk about my dogs in general because I doubt anyone would find our life interesting lol. So yeah I don't participate so much comments wise. I do try though. And I try and comment pic threads that have no replies.
And anyone who wants to point at me and say im just trying to cause drama. You are completely and totally wrong. I just saw a chance to be completely and totally honest about how I feel. If it upsets mods im sorry but oh well.
I try to get into the conversation in chat. I try in the fire hydrant, I try in the general dog section. But I never seem (in my opinion I guess) to have anything valid to say. Because im not in that inner circle and probley won't ever be. Im too shy or too anxious. I just feel like that nerdy girl that know one can stand because she is emotional. Or whatever.
Its really hard to put how I feel into words. I just feel like nothing I have to say is interesting or good enough to be said. I don't talk about my dogs in general because I doubt anyone would find our life interesting lol. So yeah I don't participate so much comments wise. I do try though. And I try and comment pic threads that have no replies.
And anyone who wants to point at me and say im just trying to cause drama. You are completely and totally wrong. I just saw a chance to be completely and totally honest about how I feel. If it upsets mods im sorry but oh well.
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