This member you keep pointing out in a negative way, has been a member here for many years, LOVES animals, CARES about animals and is here only because of her BIG HEART for those precious animals. Why the push to keep putting blame on her Who really has the vendetta?

MaryKay, I totally agree. Janie has the biggest heart of anyone that I know. Very rarely does a negative thing ever come out of her mouth. She is compassionate and cares deeply. I am sorry that shodan is/was having a bad day but Janie is fighting for her life every single day. She is in pain and has been told that she will have to be on chemo for the rest of her life. I would say that she is having LOTS of bad days. I agree that YT should be a place where people can come to learn about yorkies AND have fun but come on people some of these threads have crossed the line.

Let me start by saying that 1) I have not been offended by anything ever posted here 2) I have no personal issues with any involved party, although I suspect some may have one with me, and 3) I feel very left out not being an active part of the turmoil....for once.

Who are we really trying to kid here about what's going on? I've never been one to beat around the bush (that's what she said!). Some members clearly have a personal vendetta against Steve, and in return, he seems to have one against some people, either as a result of something they've said or disagreed with, or for something else altogether. (Don't know, don't care.) It's built up, there has been button pushing on both sides and now people are either lashing out, digging up dirt (which there always seems to be plenty of), getting their feelings hurt, being ganged up on, or leaving altogether. Nor is this simply about someone being offended over hunting pics. It's his whole attitude and the manner he posts in--and here's the thing, some love him and his attitude, some hate him for it. (And I'm sure that Admin's box is running over.....poor Ann.)

None of us are stupid or blind to the heated atmosphere that has been on YT lately. Why try to act like it's something else? Furthermore, I don't care who said what first. It's all a bit silly, really IMO. I just hate seeing some of the people leave who have left over this mess, and some of those who will likely leave if it continues.

Whether one is a vegetarian, meat lover, hunter, fisher or the president of PETA, none of it matters. We all have different beliefs and opinions. So, who cares if Steve likes to kill hogs. I love to fish, yep, I drown minnows. So what? It is my choice and right to do that. Just as it is yours to do what you like to do.

I just dont get some people. :confused:

Ok then I can post a picture of your dog claiming its mine, would you mind that?

Yes, there are personal relationships, with some people liking others above others. A lot of PMs flying around, with plotting and planning how to get certain banned, it's very evident, since those intentions have been made out in the open.

It doesn't matter how long one has been a member on YT. Totally not a reason for respect or have more friends.

However, I guess a few people missed what Anne posted or feel the post doesn't encompass them. I think it was meant for all of us. Be tolerant, get over it and move on.
And as Anne said there's enough subject matter on YT to find our glitch. And if one finds posts distasteful, move on. Or if YT is not for you, move on.

As stated on the original thread, Member A didn't do anything wrong (nor was there any bad intent) in posting what was posted. Member B did not do anything wrong in stating her opinion that a picture bothered her, that is her prerogative. There is nothing wrong with the way a picture can make someone feel.

They both deserve our respect and tolerance, not debate on who may have been more right or wrong...really, is there a conclusion there, other than more divisiveness?

There is this side to the story, there is that side to the story, and then there is the truth. And I can really only tell you 2 out of those 3, definitively.

We have to move on. Many members care about both of these members, and there is no solution that will make everyone satisfied here. Please try to accept both of these members of the YT community, even if they are different from you. :)