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03-13-2007, 06:11 PM | #1 |
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| Warning For Threads About Animal Cruelty-- Please? I love animals, and it damages me emotionally to hear about animal cruelty news. I am sure I am not the only person significantly disturbed by these kinds of threads. I try to gauge the content of a thread by the title and avoid them, but I am not always successful. Even accidentally reading people's descriptions of animal abuse haunts me for days afterwards. Yes, I am aware that animals get abused. I prefer not to read about them because a lot of the time it is all done and there is nothing I can do. I know some members deal with their frustration by sharing it here, which is perfectly fine. I prefer to donate to organizations that have the strength to deal with these cases, and I'd rather not find out about it at all. Is it possible to ask members to use an abbreviation such as "AA" (animal abuse) or something similar in the title when they start these threads? Or, perhaps there could be a new icon to warn the other members about the content? What do you guys think? What do you say Admin?
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03-13-2007, 07:21 PM | #2 |
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| I do agree while its good to let people know and be aware of animal abuse cases, not everyone can forget after reading it. Some stories can haunt for months for those who cannot bear to read it and accidentaly reads it. Maybe its good to have some rating for cruelty stories. I really understand how some can fell after reading.
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03-14-2007, 02:07 AM | #3 |
Administrator | Yes, we agree that YT is most useful when thread titles are appropriately titled so that members know what they may be reading when they click on a thread. This is also helpful in future searches for topics as well. So please, everyone title your threads appropriately, it's in the best interest of everybody! |
03-14-2007, 03:24 AM | #4 |
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| It would be nice if the poster would put graphic thread on the ones that are too graphic. I have read and seen some disturbing pictures and videos on here that i would have rather not seen. I know it exists but there are some things i dont want to see with My own eyes
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03-14-2007, 05:43 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | MAYBE we can just ask Admin when we see one that's graphic and see if they can edit the post and put up a warning ? I know I've posted some myself and always warn people of "Graphic Content".....but to be honest - what may be graphic and extremely upsetting to some is educational (and still upsetting) to others....I get haunted too and badly....but we still NEED to talk about these things....if everyone ignored it nothing would ever be done. ooops - just saw Admins post. I'll shut up now LOL |
03-14-2007, 05:46 AM | #6 |
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| Maybe there could be a forum especially for graphic posts. |
03-14-2007, 05:52 AM | #7 |
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| I agree. I also donate $ all the time to various animal organizations. I wish I had the mind set to do physical support, but I don't. I am the same as Lolabella in that somedays the tiniest amount of info I read haunts me for days and days. Then I try to avoid coming on YT b/c those thoughts creep back into my head. I do like the Graphic Content idea. I hope people use that term wether there are pictures or just plain graphic text and verbage. Thank you, I really would appreciate it. |
03-14-2007, 06:52 AM | #8 | |
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Or, if we need to boycott a store for selling whatever item that resulted from cruelty, I'd like to know. I'd rather not know the details, but I'd want to be aware of the general picture, so I can do whatever is in my power. On the other hand, I would really not find out about what some anonymous psychopath did to a poor animal. Internet and the world is full of sick, sick stuff. It's okay to want to spread awareness about these things too. I believe I am aware enough of the evil in the world, and unless there is something I can do, I would prefer not to know about specific cases at all. That's all.
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03-15-2007, 02:48 PM | #9 |
My little Beach Bums Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern CA
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| I am so with you on that! Admin please.........a dog's head on a door step, give me a friggin break..............like anyone needs to read that when they log on......... Seriously, not fair for the weak at heart............
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03-15-2007, 02:51 PM | #10 |
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| i posted a thread a while back with some graphic stuff but i didnt know you could warn people with the warning sign! so im very sorry for this!! |
03-15-2007, 03:02 PM | #11 | |
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It's not your fault, things need to be discussed, I just wish people would be gentler with their thread topics, with a warning............and a different forum would be an added bonus........I do what I can financially to help, mentally I can't go there...........Wish I could.........
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03-15-2007, 03:09 PM | #12 |
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| How about if there was a specific place just to post about that....you know, like we have the garage sale thread, off topic thread, etc. I too hate reading about that stuff and normally will try to bypass a post if I see that is what it is about. I know it happens and it happens too much (shouldn't happen at all), but I just can't stand to read about it....and it isn't one of those ignore it and it will go away type things....I give to animal charities, etc....I just hear about it too much as it is! (yikes)
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03-15-2007, 03:37 PM | #13 | |
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03-15-2007, 03:42 PM | #14 |
Rachel & Tilula Belle Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern Ohio
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| A lot of titles could be thought out more/more specific. I see this all the time HELP!!!!! 1.Mom dog got a bad hair cut HELP!!!!! Mom dog died because I was on here asking what I should do when my 2.dog stops breathing instead of taking it to the vet rigt away HELP!!!! 3.I have a interview for McDonalds & dont know what to wear HELP!!!! 4.I cant remember what I was going to post I know I'm exaggerating but I think OMG what is wrong & then I'm relieved when its not a emergency but HELP!!! Should be 1. Buffy got a bad hair cut 2.I cant post right now because my dog is dying & I am going to the vet 3. Ah screw it I'm wearin jeans & a T 4. Should have never been posted lol And also In 4sale/wanted section some one will say Coming soon blah blah then start a whole new thread for the actual item & pics. Maybe its just easier to start a new one then look for the original. I dont mind the stories about accidents or abuse, I learn from them & it touches me & makes me feel emotions & makes me want to do something to make the world better. I am active in saving some of those pets. When I see a animal being mistreated I will stop & tell the parents & ask if I can take the animal. Its reality & throwing cash at people wont make problems disappear but isnt that the american way. There are alot of idiots in this world. And hearing about it helps people see how wrong it is. I hold Tilula a little tighter & remember not to take her for granted. It really starts w/children so if you wanna help next time you see a child let them pet your dog & remind them that pets are more helpless then babies & we have to protect them not hurt them. You can make a difference w/your words & actions & knowing how often & aweful these crimes are is the motivation for that. I know the donations help to. But a trip to your childs classroom educating them on how to avoid getting bit/attacked, what the pound is & why you should spay/neuter-pet population. And I have also did that. It takes time to research, plan & do it but so worth it. I could go on & on-sorry |
03-15-2007, 03:55 PM | #15 |
My little Beach Bums Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern CA
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| That's offensive. I have set up charity programs with my vet to help with rescue, and for people that can not afford to have their animals treated for whatever reason. I am hardly throwing cash around.............You can damn well believe if someone was abusing a pet that I was witness to I would be all over them, and have stopped many times when I felt an animal was being treated poorly. Don't be so quick to judge, I don't bury my head in the sand........
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