oh my goodness. a simple little joke making fun of myself has turned into a holy war. em is the initials for something another poster called me one day on this forum. i found it highly amusing that i would be called such a thing so i started making fun of myself . whatever conspiracy and clique you think is going on here is just completely ridiculous. i have not nor will i in the future stop giving advice to those that come on here asking for peoples help/opinions. whether they be new people or older ones. thru all of this i havent once ignored someone thread for help if i could offer something of value. i have however tried as hard as i could to stay out of arguments. i ahve often seen a few of you add things to the bottoms of your posts that i didnt understand and seemed to be in a foriegn language. did i make a big deal about it ? no. it didnt pertain to me, or maybe it did. it really didnt matter to me. because the object of this forum is to help people . as long as the main objective is being met then why are we having a zillion page threads on nonsense.

sorry to you all if this em was so offensive to you. again i was making fun of myself and no one else. maybe taking a break from this forum would be a good idea for me. at least i could get some things done around the house for once. just please back off the others that had joined in with me. i apparently am a bad influence and they should not have to pay the price for my stupidity.

enjoy the new forum. as the updates get turned on it should be fabulous. take care

Scout, don't you dare go anywhere.

Oh, why wouldn't we forgive you??? Don't go anywhere, please! If ADMIN doesn't pick YOU to be a mod, I may as well be out from the running as well!

---Allie the Chihuahua
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---Mönica the Kitty
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Scout, for whatever reason you decided to explain your self I will not ask. If the ones that critized us and made a big deal out of two letters and a number, called us names, had just taken the time to think they would have guessed what it stood for. I am surprised that the person that called you that did not even remember. Well, no I am not. The ones that said we were in a clique, cult, and whatever else are the ones that complain about everything anyway.Never at anytime did we use foul language, they can't say that. abbreviations are the same in my book. I did notice that you continued to answer questions in the same intelligent way as before. Another thing I noticed was that the people on this forum that I had respect for before the *EM*, were the very ones that said nothing about it. Kittys Mom and Pearl are the first to come to my mind. BCB did not comment on it either.There were a lot of others, because it was only a select few that said anything at all. It was a signature concerning no one, but you and those of us that were annoyed because of the name calling. If people want to say I in a clique/cult, whatever because I enjoy talking to you, and agree with almost everything you say that is their problem. The very same people that are so quick to judge and make everything about are doing the exact same thing they are accusing us of. I do not piggy back your comments and agree with you, because I am a follower. It is because you know what you are talking about. If it is said that I am in a clique, cult, gang, or whatever high school girl group, then so be. You stay put. You have done nothing wrong.

You are absoluletly right...the ones pointing fingers have done the same with no explanation. They tried to jusitify it last night because they knew it would come back and bite them in the butt while throwing a hissy fit. some have posted things I didn't get but didn't ask because it didn't pertain to me.

Your joke was funny and by no means do you owe everyone in the free world an explanation. A little joke among "friends" does not make it a clique...it was made in another pubic place for gods sake. You just had to be there.
Don't sweat it. We all know it gets heated on occasion and things flared up again. Hence, the reason for calling the mascot "Sparky"!!!!

Darn it! I had a question for Scout this morning!

Let me just say that I haven't posted much lately because of all the arguing. I would be really disappointed if Scout stays away, even if just temporarily. IMHO, she has lots of knowledge, has a sense of humor, and doesn't bash other people even if there is a difference of opinion. I am so tired of people arguing over this person should be banned, this person shouldn't have been banned, these people have a clique, these people have their favorites, etc.
IT'S A PET FORUM, PEOPLE! Talk about your pets, and ignore the rest!

While reading through all these posts. It all concludes to the same thing "bickering". Something like this should not even be included in this site. I am relatively new here, and cant believe what I am reading. Scout you should not leave based on what others are insinuating, when a group of people get together its only human nature to agree and disagree. Ultimately its your decision to take a rest, however by doing so it just continues. Reflect on whats important here and that is the well being of animals, you have good advice for those that are seeking. Keep up the good work, dont get embroiled into all this. :)

Oh girl, don't go anywhere! I know you didn't mean any harm! You have always been very helpful here to everyone and I hope this will set anyone's mind at ease if they were made to feel left out. These things happen. It will pass soon enough.

This is exactly what some would love to see and your going to let them? No Way! Get you but back here because catlover has a question for you and your wit and quick answers will be greatly missed.

Aisha still has stiches in her and if something happens to her your in BIG TROUBLE. lol
Sorry for the caps, please do not throw me off lol

cricketmom: I'm sorry, I made the reference to the "cult" thing. I wasn't serious. I was just curious why people were getting so bent out of shape over two little letters. It seem at the time there was about 3 posts pertaining to "EM." Again, I apologize. I was just being a smart @ss.

I do love a mystery, though. I kept wondering what the EM stood for. I thought mabe it meant "Friends of Emma." Or something to do with Emma. She was one of the little aliases visiting last week.

I personally hope you don't go anywhere. I so very much appreciate the help you have given whenever I have had a question.
This "junk" comes up on every forum...just let those that have issues have them. The purpose of the forum IS to provide help and information...you have never failed to do so.
Have a good day!
Cathy

Apologies excepted, Now can we talk about our pets? By the way......Are you really a vet tech?

I am just stunned. When I came on here and read these posts this morning I literally had to sign off and calm down before I replied. I am going to address everything I want to say right here and then that's all I'm saying. I am not going to let myself be drawn into an arguement, because that's what some people seem to want. I would like to give my side of the story. There are several things I would like to address that have been said and there is a very good chance I will miss something. If I find that I did I will edit this post.

First of all the em thing. Several people were in the chat room on Sunday when tp was down. There were even people there that I didn't know. There was no secret or conspiracy, or anything else. It was right there on this very public forum. Some of us were teasing Scout and called her a name (in fun, which she knew). Scout, in her good sense of humor decided to use that as her signature. I think the rest of us did so too, because we started it with the teasing. It had nothing to do with this forum. It had to do with her as a person. The reason it wasn't explained is because even though we all knew we were joking, if you weren't there at the time it would be hard to explain without it sounding like we were being mean, which we were not.

Secondly, I deeply resent being accused of not answering posts. I have continued to answer posts that I was able to. Someone mentioned that a new poster even mentioned not being answered. Well, if you go back and read that post you will find that I answered her and told her (or him) that I was sorry, the reason I didn't answer was because I don't know anything about that type of dog, actually I had never heard of it before. I did not want that person, or anyone else, to feel like they were purposely being left out. Several other people explained the same thing and then that poster said she understood. Eventually someone came on that was able to answer her questions. That is what this forum is about.

Next I would like to address the issue with the chat room last night. I was on with several people and I asked Scout about Ariel's stitches because she has a hard red lump at the end of her stitches and it scared me. She was just spayed on Monday. After that I said I was going to go watch NYPD Blue and I would check back in after the show. When I did there were different people on, but I had no problem talking to anyone, and Frosty, I had no idea you were the moderator of that chat until this morning. However, I would like to tell you my experience. I came in and Frosty said hi Gina. I said hi what's up? Oh nothing we were just talking about nothing. We chit chatted for a minute and then nobody said a word. I kind of felt uncomfortable because it seemed like as soon as I came in everyone shut up. I said well, ya'll have a good night, I'm going to go to bed. The response I received from mandy and stormy was well, yeah you go do that. That made me feel like crap. Obviously I wasn't wanted there. So I left. Then I came here looking for answers about Ariel, and then I went to bed, only to wake up to this mess.

I agree this is a pet forum. I don't think anyone's posts have gone unanswered and I don't think anyone here can say that they are even able to answer every single post. We can't all know everything. That's what this forum is for. To learn about our pets.

I am d*mn tired of people jumping on Scout and I can only hope that she does not leave. Many of us have been accused of being a Scout follower. Did any of y'all ever think that it is because she has a wealth of information, is always helpful and willing to offer her advice. I'm not saying she's the only one, but she is the one who is being picked on.

Bronwin, I read your post this morning and I hope you decide to stick around. We can always use someone with your experience and knowlege here.

As far as the off topic posts my feeling is this. There are sometimes good reasons for off topic posts. You cannot deny that people come here for information on their pets as well as sometimes they need support. I think that is ok, sometimes it is easier to talk to people you don't know. However, a lot of the off topic posts have been to complain or criticize either this forum or other people and that is not useful or necessary.

No, everyone here cannot be friends, just like in the "real world" everyone does not get along. However that does not mean you can't treat these people with respect. That should be demanded of everyone.

This is not a forum about new posters and old posters and somehow that keeps coming up. Of course the people who have been here longer will have more to say to each other just because they know each others personalities. That does not mean anyone new cannot jump in. When I first came here I posted and asked and read and I never felt left out when I didn't know what was going on because I knew that I was new.

It seems lately there are people here that are trying to split the board to side with one side or another and that is wrong. The whole board is about our pets.

well put GIna

harley: I don't know if you're asking me if I was a vet tech or not.

I was one up till '93. So you can say I'm a retired tech. Reasons being the hours were long and the pay here was terrible. I figured doing rescue and lobbying for animal issues was more important.

My hat's off to any techs here on the forum because it's because they're the real heroes in a animal hospital.

I was wrong, I have one more thing to say. I jusr this minute saw the posts from doggie girl begging to be in our group and saying she would hate everyone else. In this case I want to say thank you to all who stuck up for us and realized that we never said any such thing and that Aisha does not hate pit bulls. Obviously this was meant to stir things up and I'm sure once Min is able all of this garbage will be deleted, so before that happens I wanted to say thank you all for not falling into that trap and realizing what was really happening. It is much appreciated. And Thanks Aisha.

I am thinking the same thing. Let's set up Aisha seems to be the hot topic of the day. I can take it, really I can. If others fall for it so be it. No, I do not hate pitt bulls. Remember helloooooo I have a German Shepherd!!!!!!!
Just as mean lol.

If people are being sincere and truly want to be my best buddy, hey, thanks! I feel special lol but if it is a set up I do not appreciate it. But like I said I can take it and most know my take on the subject. I have signed all the right petitions, there was a phone poll here in Ontario I called. I do not want a breed to be on a hit list that is wrong. But see here we go again making this a breed thing why????

Oh well, i am tired of defending myself on this forum. If someone has anything serious to say I am game.

Aisha, no need to defend yourself. Everyone knows doggie-person, whatever their names is, is trying to stir up trouble. Besides, you have your own viscious dog...why would you talk about anyone else's? =0)


Oh, and I wanted to say I agree with Gina's post 100%, well said.

Aisha, I feel bad for you and Scout! You 2 have really been getting beat up lately, and neither of you deserve it. (and that's quite a fan club you have! wonder why she attached herself to you?) But just keep your sense of humor-this, too, will pass.

I know the smart ones do not believe a word of any of this but still.......

Whatever, I am strong and tough and tomorrow it will be someone elses turn lol.