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While I can see why the word "warning" should be in the title, there is no reason not to post these things here. I know they are downers but what about all the threads for prayer requests? While they should be allowed, I think they could be called downers also. |
so i think if you don't like the title then don't read it! i pick and choose what i read. i appreciate everything that is posted but again i pick and choose. lets not sensor what we post. |
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Pretending they don't happy won't make them go away! People that love animals as we all do are the only ones who can change the mistreatment of animals....pretending it isn't there won't make it go away!... We need tougher laws and the humane shelters can't or won't help (many are run by the government and sell their "leftovers" to labs to be experimented on). It is hard to look at...but we need to be mad enough to help to change it! roxanne |
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It is actually in the YT list of rules that a "warning" be posted...What's interesting is that I've never seen the rule there before. It must be recent? :confused: I was in no way complaining about any member in my earlier post, just that sometimes I open something being caught totally off guard that is upsetting. Quote - Threads that may be upsetting to members (such as graphic puppymill videos) must have a WARNING title and a warning in the post itself, as that way members can choose whether or not they wish to see such content. I don't think posting a warning is censoring. |
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http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13 Some of these threads are just plain disturbing....It would be a tremendous help if is wasn't posted in the General or Off Topic sections because just the wording alone in the title is upsetting..... |
While I believe that there should be a warning in the title, I also believe that these things can be posted. Its up to each individual person...and I know its upsetting....but we kind of need to hear them. These things happen every single day -- and making rules against posting them isn't going to make them go away, its going to make us ignorant towards them. Its stories like these that make me want to fight for the rights of animals. They make me cringe...sometimes make me cry...and they stick with me for days, but that is what I personally need to get the drive to speak up about it. Do you think that people who buy a pet shop dog want to hear that their dog's parents are back in the puppy mill? Definetly not. But they need to. For me, this is along the same lines. I'm by no means saying that everyone has to read the stories, but I'm saying that we need to know that they are there and that its happening. |
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Some of these stories really do break your heart. Unfortunately that heartbreak is what makes us really want to fight for the animals. They sure aren't all living the pampered and loved lives our babies are. If you are particularly sensitive, just reading the titles is probably enough to "keep the fire" going so to speak. I know I can't watch ANY of the videos. I have in the past and they are too much for me. When they are posted I just read to see what they are about to make sure it isn't something I'm not already aware of. I guess it boils down to staying educated without completely scarring yourself for life and that threshold is a little different for everyone. |
Like when reading the newspaper, some days I'm emotionally fragile and can't read the "bad" news, so I skip those aricles. But other days, I am in the mood to "react" whether it's just in prayer, sending a letter or donation, or joining a protest. So I think people should keep posting and just offer us the choice with their titles. I, for one, would rather read a horrid title and have the choice to skip the thread or not. |
I was telling my husband some of these things I read on the forums and he said, WHy do you read that junk and get so upset? Don't read things that are so upsetting. But, I think you can learn alot of things just on some of the info on sickness etc. but I know when it comes to cruelity I can't hardly handle it. I know I am probably alot more sensitive than some people but it absolutely throws me into a depression. The meaness in this world is getting worse and I think will get worse with time. Its a shame when our children and elderly and animals are the bundt of alot of it. Its hard not to share something thats upsetting so there are really more than one way to look at it and then again I know like you and my husband are saying, read more up lifting things. THing of it is there are more bad things going on in this old world than good nowdays. Its a shame. I also heard about that little puppy but couldn't watch the video. How terrible. |
Thankfully there are people like those on this website that love animals. By the way, even if the story is horrible, I always have to smile at Wylie's Mom's avitar. He is the cutest little guy I have ever seen!!! |
I haven't seen any like that. Anyone want to direct me? :confused: |
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