[dog-man]

Originally Posted by fuzzie

Dog-Man, I'm actually glad you're still here. Someone mentioned before that the forum is generally one-sided on many issues, It's kind of nice to have someone around to challenge the "Alpha" opinion.

why, thank you Fuzzie.

that is one goal of mine, to allow certain ideas to be expressed and discussed openly.
not to be bullied by the "consensus" opinion on certain subjects.

[ACampbell]

I see nothing wrong with challenging opinions...but when it appears a lot of the time to just be for the sake of arguing with someone, it can get tiresome..I'm not pointing the finger at Dog-man in particular with this comment, it's a general comment and up until today I haven't read Dog-man's replies because he joined during the period I wasn't here...so I'm sure there's a lot I've missed and am definetely not going to dig back to see what it might have been.
Some of the issues have been beaten to death, nobody is ever going to agree, so why are we beating a dead horse here anyway?

[Quincy]

In every thread someone posts something that is "off-topic". Anyway, I like this rabbit in the video via this link:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE1QoPyKVBY
.

[Laurelin]

Off topic, okay.

The cake is a lie.

[fuzzie]

Omg, I got that game for christmas Laurelin. Best game/ hour of playing time for sure!!!

[poodleholic]

There are few true alpha dogs, and those that are do not fight and squabble and keep at it. A true alpha just is, and everyone else knows it.

[Pai]

Originally Posted by Laurelin

Off topic, okay.

The cake is a lie.

Oh, the cake is technically true. The lie is that you're going to get any.

[dog-man]

ok, i find the discussion to be pretty lame so far...

but i'll take the opportunity to state the way i perceive the situation.

it appears that some time back, a group of forum members might have decided (with private messages), not to participate in my threads.

some reasons they might have had:
1) if we don't feed the troll, he just might go away.

2) by responding, it only gives me more opportunity to spread my dangerous ideas.

3) they had a bloated sense of self-importance...if THEY didn't particpate, somehow the discussions would not have true credibility...and the reading audience would somehow perceive this.

i assume R-Bark was one of this group, and this pretentious attitude towards other forum members literally drips from his/her original post.

even though this group did not respond, and possibly used their IGNORE button to block my posts, i am SURE most were continually sneaking a peak at the proceedings.

now that many of my ideas have been become more accepted here, and i am not treated as a pariah (as much), R-Bark had to throw out a feeble swipe...which was then applauded by other dethroned self-appointed alphas.

actually, it has been a pleasure for these people to be gone.
previously, they had an occassional good point or challenge...but for the most part, it was just a multitude of personal attacks:

1) my manner and attitude was overbearing.
2) i am just a novice, and should spend my time learning at the feet of those more experienced here.
etc etc.

the strong points i made were rarely addressed.
a favorite tactic was to pick out the weakest point in my post...possibly just the wording...and then try to denigrate the entire post by extension...what a juvenile technique!

the difference between me and some other "alphas" here, is that i don't try to force others to believe in my opinions...i just want to open up new possibilities of opinion, that didn't previously get much play here.

don't hurry back.

[MegaMuttMom]

Originally Posted by dog-man

ok, i find the discussion to be pretty lame so far...

but i'll take the opportunity to state the way i perceive the situation.

it appears that some time back, a group of forum members might have decided (with private messages), not to participate in my threads.

some reasons they might have had:
1) if we don't feed the troll, he just might go away.

2) by responding, it only gives me more opportunity to spread my dangerous ideas.

3) they had a bloated sense of self-importance...if THEY didn't particpate, somehow the discussions would not have true credibility...and the reading audience would somehow perceive this.

i assume R-Bark was one of this group, and this pretentious attitude towards other forum members literally drips from his/her original post.

even though this group did not respond, and possibly used their IGNORE button to block my posts, i am SURE most were continually sneaking a peak at the proceedings.

now that many of my ideas have been become more accepted here, and i am not treated as a pariah (as much), R-Bark had to throw out a feeble swipe...which was then applauded by other dethroned self-appointed alphas.

actually, it has been a pleasure for these people to be gone.
previously, they had an occassional good point or challenge...but for the most part, it was just a multitude of personal attacks:

1) my manner and attitude was overbearing.
2) i am just a novice, and should spend my time learning at the feet of those more experienced here.
etc etc.

the strong points i made were rarely addressed.
a favorite tactic was to pick out the weakest point in my post...possibly just the wording...and then try to denigrate the entire post by extension...what a juvenile technique!

the difference between me and some other "alphas" here, is that i don't try to force others to believe in my opinions...i just want to open up new possibilities of opinion, that didn't previously get much play here.

don't hurry back.

Dog-man, I am sensing a little paranoia here. I put the ignore button on because you get on my nerves. I turned off the ignore button to read this thread.

The idea that anyone thinks that you matter enough to have a secret meeting to decide what to do with you is just plain ridiculous. I wish I thought I mattered that much

[dog-man]

Originally Posted by MegaMuttMom

Dog-man, I am sensing a little paranoia here. I put the ignore button on because you get on my nerves. I turned off the ignore button to read this thread.

The idea that anyone thinks that you matter enough to have a secret meeting to decide what to do with you is just plain ridiculous. I wish I thought I mattered that much

i am not paranoid...they really are after me.

the fact that there is such a thread here (which i did not start), shows that i am perceived as quite important here by some.

i did not say that everyone who uses their IGNORE button on me, and chooses to ignore me, is part of a conspiracy.
but i do believe there was a small group of "leaders" who made the decision together.
and whether it was made together or individually is quite irrelevant to me...good riddance to many of them.

[borzoimom]

Dogman- Hottie ignored Zubin basically. Only once in a while stepping in.. And whyyyyyy??? Because a true alpha is confident in their stands, and rarely feels to address anything unless it directly comes at him..
Same situation here- the " alphas" here entertained things for a while. Or do a true alpha of making points and stepping out after awhile ignoring the nonscense.
A suggestion- read your own posts- talk about personal attacks on people. I would suggest you hold up a mirror on that statement and gaze at the one you see in the reflection..
Again- assuming why people are not responding is- again- made an assumption by you.. And we all know what happens when one assumes right?? Quoted by " the Odd couple" Felix- " you make an ass- ( of) u- ( and) me"... If you slow down a bit on making assumptions about others, it would help quite a bit. But when the " other alphas" see constant attacks at " other alphas" its only a matter of time before " we" all get our hackles up.. And I wont speak for everyone else, but your writing style is very hard to read. No paragraphs, capitolization, and random bullet style of none related statements- . Reading your posts is like reading a large random tangents of thoughts.. The assumption anyone who is reading your posts must be a bunch of idiots, and that feels insultive..

[MegaMuttMom]

Originally Posted by dog-man

i am not paranoid...they really are after me.

the fact that there is such a thread here (which i did not start), shows that i am perceived as quite important here by some.

i did not say that everyone who uses their IGNORE button on me, and chooses to ignore me, is part of a conspiracy.
but i do believe there was a small group of "leaders" who made the decision together.
and whether it was made together or individually is quite irrelevant to me...good riddance to many of them.

You really are a piece of work.

[dog-man]

Originally Posted by MegaMuttMom

You really are a piece of work.

why, thank you.

[Motebi]

[LuckyLabMom]

While I haven't been here very long, nor participated in any dog-man debates (nor revealed my own status in the pack ha ha ha), I have seen and read enough to find this thread hilarious.

So thanks RBark, and dog-man, and everyone else for making us laugh despite the underlying drama, and for not taking everything too seriously.

[JenTN]

Seriously, they make meds that will help with the paranoia, dogman. A group of "Alphas" got together via PM's in a conspiracy to ignore your posts???? Give me a break! I am not an "Alpha" and I stopped responding because if I want to argue with someone of your wit I can turn around and argue with my 2 year old and my 6 year old. Nobody PM'd me nor did I PM anyone. Did you ever stop to think that people stopped participating in your threads because they got tired of self-absorbed tirades about how great your freaking overpriced mutt is and that all of our dogs are not nearly as "in tune" with their owners as yours? And BTW, I don't have a problem with mutts, I own one myself.

[War]

Thanks for the morning laugh I'm NOT taking sides here but Ive learned not to take ANYONE'S advice here .I read the threads for different ideas and opinions and or entertainment value .I then make my own choices based on what I decide to do.Anyway again,thanks for the chuckles

[Laurelin]

Originally Posted by Pai

Oh, the cake is technically true. The lie is that you're going to get any.

*cries*

Okay Pai, I've been meaning to ask... do you have any crestie pictures? I can't help but drool over your avatar.

[tirluc]

i think i missed something here.....or maybe just passed it by.....but it has been quite amusing to read this thread.....

[iwantmypup]

Originally Posted by fuzzie

Dog-Man, I'm actually glad you're still here. Someone mentioned before that the forum is generally one-sided on many issues, It's kind of nice to have someone around to challenge the "Alpha" opinion. Anyone ever notice that most people talk about him like he's "not in the room"?

Ys I have noticed people to that..I think its pretty rude.