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Ellie May · 03-04-2008, 10:39 AM

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.

itsmeagain05 · 03-04-2008, 10:43 AM

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.

Proud Mommy · 03-04-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by itsmeagain05

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.

rockbaker · 03-04-2008, 10:45 AM

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

rockbaker · 03-04-2008, 10:46 AM

sorry (happen)

Nancy1999 · 03-04-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Betty'sMom

I don't know if there is a rash of meanness lately or what, but so many threads are about horribly sad things. Dead puppies, throwing them off cliffs, killing them, beating them...jeez. I realize that there are a lot of sickos in this world, but I can't read the stories. Just reading the titles get me depressed.

I understand how you feel, I really do, but it's important to read some of the posts that upset you because the only people that can stop a situation are the ones who are upset by it. For example, puppymills, I just can't stand the thought of them or reading about them, but one kind hearted member here, red98vet, got through all that and worked with a news company to expose the a certain puppymill. I'm sure it was very difficult for her to learn more and more about the conditions the puppies were exposed to, and I imagine it caused her many sleepless nights. However, without people like her this world would be a far worst place. We can make a difference.

KathyinCali · 03-04-2008, 12:30 PM

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?

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.

jp4m2 · 03-04-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Betty'sMom

I don't know if there is a rash of meanness lately or what, but so many threads are about horribly sad things. Dead puppies, throwing them off cliffs, killing them, beating them...jeez. I realize that there are a lot of sickos in this world, but I can't read the stories. Just reading the titles get me depressed.

I can't agree with you more!...I don't have a problem with it being posted but why can't it be put in the "Yorkie News" section at the top of the forum list...

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.....

MeganS · 03-04-2008, 02:14 PM

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.

yougetthesmiles · 03-04-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Betty'sMom

I don't know if there is a rash of meanness lately or what, but so many threads are about horribly sad things. Dead puppies, throwing them off cliffs, killing them, beating them...jeez. I realize that there are a lot of sickos in this world, but I can't read the stories. Just reading the titles get me depressed.

Ohh I know the feeling, reading the one about the guy that raped that Yorkie did it for me, I just can't handle all these stories. I literally hate going into the RIP section, it puts a bad damper on my day.

Nikki+2 · 03-04-2008, 02:24 PM

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.

For My Coby · 03-04-2008, 02:33 PM

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.

Sandysbabies · 03-04-2008, 02:44 PM

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.

MissSophie · 03-04-2008, 03:26 PM

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!!!

BabyFidgette · 03-04-2008, 03:37 PM

I haven't seen any like that. Anyone want to direct me?

03-04-2008, 10:39 AM	#16
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	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. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-04-2008, 10:45 AM	#19
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	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 __________________ winston & corky

03-04-2008, 10:46 AM	#20
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	happen sorry (happen) __________________ winston & corky

03-04-2008, 12:30 PM	#22
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	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? 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. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster Last edited by KathyinCali; 03-04-2008 at 12:32 PM.

03-04-2008, 02:14 PM	#24
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	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. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

03-04-2008, 10:43 AM	#17
itsmeagain05 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 62	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.

03-04-2008, 02:24 PM	#26
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	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. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

03-04-2008, 02:33 PM	#27
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	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. __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

03-04-2008, 02:44 PM	#28
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	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.

03-04-2008, 03:26 PM	#29
MissSophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 807 Blog Entries: 1	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!!! __________________ Sophie's Mom :

03-04-2008, 03:37 PM	#30
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	I haven't seen any like that. Anyone want to direct me? __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"