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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: SpecialRed on October 29, 2007, 23:30:08 PM
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Well to those who removed my post, well done!! Im sure having that power makes you feel special!
A cat jumping off a pole that does not get hurt!
a cat jumping a child gaurd that does not get hurt!
A cat getting a small fright that does not get hurt!
a couple of tree climbing rats that dont get hurt!!
Sorry guys but thats the last post by me! Im not a 11 cat person and dont base my life around them, Im not known as the crazy cat women from down the road but I do love my Cat but is it not about time some of the people on here loosen up!
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What post was removed and where was it?
Are you sure you actually posted what ever it was cos sometimes I have preesed wrong button and stuff never posted.
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MY post is there and its had its links removed by a person who I have never seen even make a post on purrs, as for the other saddo then they make my decision to get the hell out of here easy!! lol
Gill you seem fine like 98% of people on here but I dont have time for the 2%, I will find another site and thats me gone.
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nope the post was there its been locked ant links deleted, I personally never looked and I thought that option was mine to make, locking and deleting is not good and though that stuff wasn't going to happen again.
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Tell me, is this video offensive??????? Simple Yes or No answers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9SwUAXhxPQ
I personally think its an example of the agility of the cat, but apparently its cruel and mean!!
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offensive no, its a news item but yes to a bit unsettling. sorry no one word answer
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unsettling????
Its news, the war is unsettling but we get shown images of it everyday, a cat on a post, showing the unbelievable ability that cats posses in nothing but amazing!
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No to this video - Its something a cat did while someone was tying to rescue it - there was no cruelty involved and the cat didn't appear to get hurt. I am concerned about the level of censoring at times.
I didn't see the other vids so can't comment on those.
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ok Mark here is another as the mod in question seems to be sleeping! and if it was my cat I would have laughed!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6067987480536636701
and the cat was not harmed!
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That one is ok I see my boys do daft things like that every day
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Tell me, is this video offensive??????? Simple Yes or No answers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9SwUAXhxPQ
It's not a video I would censor but still quite upsetting to watch but in the respect that I'm now left wondering whether or not the cat actually got hurt after his jump. It's amazing what cats can do and what they are capable of when the adrenalin kicks in. When I saw it, I thought of Otis straight away, he got home still standing and had broken his pelvis both sides. I don't think you can give simple yes or no answers. There was no cruelty involved, it's a case of a rescue not going as planned, I just hope he was okay.
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Two mods, two opinions, one site! Point made!
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Part of the problem on a forum is we can't keep everyone happy. What doesn't affect one person may affect someone else so it's quite difficult sometimes as to what to do for the best. I hope the censoring of posts doesn't cause people to not want to post and I can understand how frustrating it is to have post deleted without a justified reason, but in some situations, censoring is needed to keep the forum running smoothly.
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ok Mark here is another as the mod in question seems to be sleeping! and if it was my cat I would have laughed!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6067987480536636701
and the cat was not harmed!
:rofl: Gotta love 'em :evillaugh:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9SwUAXhxPQ
Nope that one didnt bother me at all
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6067987480536636701
That did make me wince but i didnt think it was bad enough to remove or have the thread closed.
I too am sometimes frustrated about threads that get closed.
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I think its one of those ones where the cat is embarrassed that it missed the mark and starts cleaning itself trying to look nonchalant as if to say "I meant to do that" :evillaugh:
I guess it is hard to please all the people all the time though :-:
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i didn't like the videos, would rather not see cats possibly come to harm.
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I can't watch the ones posted below because i'm work and i can't get on youtube :tired: but i did see a couple on the original link and i just don't see the point of posting someting that is obviously going to get a reaction
But judging by the comments he made on the thread about Xmas arrangements I think getting a reaction is the name of the game
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I can't watch the ones posted below because i'm work and i can't get on youtube :tired: but i did see a couple on the original link and i just don't see the point of posting someting that is obviously going to get a reaction
But judging by the comments he made on the thread about Xmas arrangements I think getting a reaction is the name of the game
just read the other threads and i agree :tired:
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Not offensive links but I didn't like the first one. It was a cat obviously stuck on top of the post (hence the rescue attempt) and then jumping a long way in fear. My first reaction was not to marvel at the agility of the cat, but to wonder whether he was ok.
re editing and locking threads - the proportion of threads that are locked or edited is a tiny proportion of the total threads. When a possibly contentious thread is seen, whoever sees it just has to make a decision based on Purrs guidelines and their own feelings. There will probably never be 100% agreement on what should be edited and what shouldn't. Generally, threads are locked when they have become argumentative or the original post has long since been answered and keeping the thread open achieves no purpose. Links promoting other sites or regarding animals for sale are removed as per the rules.
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But judging by the comments he made on the thread about Xmas arrangements I think getting a reaction is the name of the game
What comments? I have managed to yet again be completely oblivious to things happening on here.....go me! :evillaugh: The link didn't work very fast for me, so I didn't let it run. I guess I'm just not interested enough in this debate - I expect there to be a degree of censorship on a site it's just how it is. Yes, sometimes it's petty, but there are more important things to worry about. Sorry if that offends anyone.
Aaah, just read the Christmas thread. SR, some people are just extremely worried about hurting peoples feelings - I would agree though that if what someone wants is a quiet Christmas with their cats, they should just say so. If people don't understand that's up to them.
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Generally, threads are locked when they have become argumentative or the original post has long since been answered and keeping the thread open achieves no purpose. Links promoting other sites or regarding animals for sale are removed as per the rules.
None of these was the reason to close the thread it was only closed out of personal choice, in my opinion people could look if they chose.
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This thread is a typical example of how opinions differ between members. We all have our own likes and opinions as on any forum and there are bound to be disagreements. That's why we do need some guidelines to make it fair and pleasent place for everybody.
All of the Staff at Purrs have guidelines on what to moderate and all the members were asked to read and follow the guidelines before you register for an account with us. There is a copy here http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php?topic=3024.0
As Susanne and Dawn have said Mods and Admins do also have their own opinions and try to make the best decisions for the whole member group, some maybe on the right track , some not and you have every right to say if your opinion is different. After all we are here for all of your best interest and to give you a nice forum to belong too. It helps if all members are aware of our guidelines when you register and if you are not happy , then it is completely your choice to join us or not. :)
One of the reasons we like to keep the forum on a friendly and welcoming basis is because it's the best way to help and give advice to members with cat or general questions and problems. The advice is taken in much more if given in a friendly way and therefore can help more.
Two of the other reasons are ... that we are a public forum free for all to read and children do read our posts and are members. For all our members to have a pleasant forum and a place for cat lovers to chat about all sorts of topics. This also helps to boost the fundraising, the main purr-puss (cuse the pun) of why Purrs is here. :)
If you are not aware of what are guidelines are , please have a read of them and help us to keep a friendly forum for all our members.
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i didn't like the videos, would rather not see cats possibly come to harm.
No cats were harmed, the first one was fine believe it or not and the second one, well its obvious its not hurt itself! I did put a comment on the title to saythere not harmed! Is that not enough!
I can't watch the ones posted below because i'm work and i can't get on youtube :tired: but i did see a couple on the original link and i just don't see the point of posting someting that is obviously going to get a reaction
But judging by the comments he made on the thread about Xmas arrangements I think getting a reaction is the name of the game
Im sorry if you DONT think honesty is the best policy!
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Hi SpecialRed, I'm not going to comment on the vidz you put up, But I will say that not all People
have the same Humor i.e. "what someone find's funny another may not" I personally don't want you
to leave PURR'S but that's up to you, but You must remember that everyone is entitled to their own
opinion, I know your hacked off with the Mod's deleating link's, but I think that just goes back to, not
everyone has the same taste It'appen's.
I work offshore, and every Job I do, I meet Differen't People, Some of whom I dont see eye to eye with >:(
but that is Life, and I wouldn't leave my Job just because of that, if you catch my drift ;)
I was going to say My Misty Fell from a Hight similar to the telegragh pole and ended up with a cracked tooth
and skint chin, I know cat's are resiliant creature's, but you can't say for certain that the cat was not injured !!
OOps I'm talkin about your vid :shy:
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After Charlies accident I dont think I could bear to watch cats falling from height, makes me feel sick (those of you who followed his recovery will know what I mean)
Hi Stu - hows you ???
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Hi Sheryl, I'm Fine-ish, got a phone call today from my work, think I'm going back offshore tommorrow :(
I have been Home for 5 week's and was kinda getting used to being a lazy :censored: .... But I don't want to go :sick: :rofl: :rofl:
(I still get paid when I'm at Home...but shhhh, dont tell anyone :shify:)
P.S. How's Charlie doing... :Luv:
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First vid wasnt offensive, Having first hand experience treating or helping treat injuries from cats jumping often far less height than that i felt naturally concerned and have enough knowledge to know that just because we could see it running away didnt mean there wasnt injuries. However i'd not have been upset or annoyed at the posting of the vid.
Second one again not offensive or anything although somehow it felt staged which led me to wonder if the cat had any problems and the owner knew that was going to happen, that is maybe my over active imagination though, but none of the vids offended me.
Hi stuart, LOL I remember that feeling well getting used to hubby at home after weeks then having to get used to being on me todd again, then him, coming back and it taking 2 wks of teeth gritting and arguments before getting once again accustomed to him being here :evillaugh: which company you work for ? My hubby with cnr at the mo. (sorry way off topic LOL)
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Can I have your job please Stu ???? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Hi SpecialRed, I'm not going to comment on the vidz you put up, But I will say that not all People
have the same Humor i.e. "what someone find's funny another may not" I personally don't want you
to leave PURR'S but that's up to you, but You must remember that everyone is entitled to their own
opinion, I know your hacked off with the Mod's deleating link's, but I think that just goes back to, not
everyone has the same taste It'appen's.
I work offshore, and every Job I do, I meet Differen't People, Some of whom I dont see eye to eye with >:(
but that is Life, and I wouldn't leave my Job just because of that, if you catch my drift ;)
I was going to say My Misty Fell from a Hight similar to the telegragh pole and ended up with a cracked tooth
and skint chin, I know cat's are resiliant creature's, but you can't say for certain that the cat was not injured !!
OOps I'm talkin about your vid :shy:
Stuart, I work with people I dislike and have never let it get in the way on me doing my job, but the difference is that people are disliking it based on nothing, the cat was DEFINATELY not hurt as I saw this on a program and the Video was actually submitted with the approval of the owner. I then looked it up on You tube to show peeps on here.
I do understand everyones opinions are different but it does not change the fact someone used there 'power' to delete something that (having looked at most posts) the majority did not find offensive. One mod said one thing and another disagreed, I got annoyed as there REASON for removing them was basically made up! The fact the links still work on here also baffles me but in the same way it must show the powers that be that MODs need to be as open minded as the people who use the site, judging from the responces.
Im now getting grief of another user for telling them to be honest, and feel like certain people are ganging up. Yes Im new here and dont know people and there circumstances that well but when someone asks for advice, and I believe its BAD advice then I will say something.
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Sheryl, You're welcome to it !!! ;D
Hi Lynn, working for BJ services atm but not enjoying working for them cause I'm home most of the time >:(
but then PURR's help's me wile away the time through the day :wow: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
P.S. what rig is your OH on ?? I was on the Murchison(cnr) for 2 month's all together, I liked tha Rig ;)
also got a phone call from aiken group today about another job...:wow:
A test to see if These link's are deleated ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV71mpbvl-g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Mq9Y4Vq4M
:evillaugh: :evillaugh: :evillaugh:
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SpecialRed,
I am sorry that you feel you are being ganged up on I'm pretty sure that isn't anybodys intention on here.
However to say things like "I can't believe i'm reading this!! You people are supposed to by adults!!" (Or words to that effect) about somebody who has posted for help regarding their ill cat is bad form in IMO. Not saying that you are not allowed an opinion but the way things are worded can sometimes read harsher than what they are meant to be
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No one is "ganging up" on you at all, if the MODs feel it necessary to delete something them maybe we should all just respect that fact, without them this Forum would not be the fantastic place that it is.
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I thought the ill part on the other thread was a fib to excuse the person who posted from spending Christmas away from their cats. I could've got it wrong.
The point is, forums have moderators. Sometimes they'll remove links and edit things as they see appropriate and we'll wonder why. If this is the case surely it's easier to send a PM asking one of the mods to explain the reasoning behind their actions? SR, noone wants you to leave due to a disagreement - they happen. I personally have no idea how many cats most people have on this forum or for the main part which ones are involved in rescue work. I come on here because the people like cats! Yep, I'm what's commonly known as a "simple soul!" :evillaugh:
Hope you're feeling less fraught about the posting incident by now. (Have a cuppa - that always helps me; see I'm simple!)
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SpecialRed,
However to say things like "I can't believe i'm reading this!! You people are supposed to by adults!!" (Or words to that effect) about somebody who has posted for help regarding their ill cat is bad form in IMO. Not saying that you are not allowed an opinion but the way things are worded can sometimes read harsher than what they are meant to be
This is the last time I go over my point, It was NOT aimed specifically at the person who posted, but more at the People offering bad advice (lie etc) who I presume are responcible adults. My opinion was to be honest, and I think we can all see that my advice was the best advice as thats exactly what they did! I persally think I hit the nail on the head with my statement.
Rant over for good!
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Rant over for good!
Are You Sure ????? :evillaugh: :evillaugh: :evillaugh: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Im getting a headache! :rofl: Must be all the brickwalls!
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Im getting a headache! :rofl: Must be all the brickwalls!
:evillaugh: :rofl: :evillaugh: :rofl: :evillaugh: :rofl: :evillaugh: :rofl: :evillaugh:
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i didn't like the videos, would rather not see cats possibly come to harm.
Totally agree.
It was me that posted saying I didnt like the video links, and so what I have the right to speak my mind!
Who would post such stupid video's of cats possibly hurting themselves on a cat lovers site??? :-:
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but at least you had a choice to see them, I chose not to but deleting everything is just daft, what next book burning?
I too am a cat lover but have a good laugh at you've been framed cat pieces
and so what I have the right to speak my mind!
and someone removed everyones else's rights
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well i guess you could be had on a technical loop hole there cc :sneaky:
Some would say this is primarily a rescue forum so since that cat was actually trying to be rescued (mmmmm that doesnt sound right..ok someone was trying to rescue that cat :evillaugh: ) so technically i suppose a few folk would say it had a place for anyone who wanted to watch it ;)
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Ok so in the cat getting rescued vid, I knew the only way was down- which I expected. I preferred that to the bloke putting that wire around its neck!!!
2nd video- a cat that jumped over a baby gate, missjudged and landed on its back- it lay there looking quite disorientated.
3rd video- a cat that got a shock, sped off the bed straight into a wall, head first with quite a bang.
As you know I'm not the mod that removed them, and I didn't ask for them to be deleted.
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have a good laugh at you've been framed cat pieces
Trust me they wouldnt be seen on YBF!
All I can say is afterwards I was left feeling is that poor cat ok.
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Let it go I say, I figure everyone has made their point.
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I didnt see any of the videos cos I chose not to and from ccs description I think I would have gone the same route as Christine to be honest, cos I do not think they have a place on a site like this, which is about rescue and helping cats.
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The third video was on YBF as had seen it previously on youtube and then YBF
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If ya's had of seen then you would be feeling the same as me.
Ok so if we want to watch things like that we can go to youtube ourselves, we dont need them put up on here do we.
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:rofl: I was splitting hairs :evillaugh:
Didnt see the 3rd one but actually just incase peeps dont know or realise what the guy was trying to put round the cats neck would have been a proper cat catcher tool i imagine and had he managed to sucessfully loop it over then yes for a few split seconds it might have been rather tight round the cats neck but just till he had grabbed its scruff and pressed the release button. (better than it jumping of falling) They arent particularily the nicest of things and i didnt like to have to use them but sometimes are necessary in some situations. (sorry it just occured to me that some folk might have thought it was some type of homemade thing)
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cos I do not think they have a place on a site like this, which is about rescue and helping cats.
But does have a non cat chat forum
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Lynn- it was not the first video that was the problem it was the 2nd and 3rd.
Right can I just clear up what was really going on?
If that were your cat you would be holding it saying omg are you alright and feeling major guilty.
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I wish you would have seen them, I feel like a right moaning b*****d but really they wernt nice.
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Guys.... let it go.... this thread is just going to go round in circles which then does result in it being locked. Move on... peace!
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If that were your cat you would be holding it saying omg are you alright and feeling major guilty.
I did exactly that when Marco the dafty ran into the bathroom too fast and banged into the bath panel, picked him up and made a fuss but it still looked a bit funny
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That 3rd one off the bed does make me wince yes but is all over the internet and was once on YBF
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Let it go I say, I figure everyone has made their point.
I Agree, Life is too short to be (http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/culnara/eusa_wall.gif) and (http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/culnara/argue.gif) or (http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/culnara/duel.gif)(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/culnara/boxing.gif) All the time :(
should be More (http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/culnara/smiley256.gif) and (http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/culnara/02-1.gif) , Some People (http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/culnara/dontknow.gif)
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I disaprove of quite a few of those vids on you've been framed , esp the ones where people obviously get very hurt & the wee kiddies that get major skelps on the head/face by swings etc (you know the type) not funny at all in the slightest.
However a few weeks ago a racoon stole a mat in a house through the catflap...now that was bloomin hilarious :rofl:
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A test to see if These link's are deleated ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV71mpbvl-g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Mq9Y4Vq4M
:evillaugh: :evillaugh: :evillaugh:
What about the ones I posted, no one has commented on them yet ...... :'( I'm away for a Sulk !!
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Damned annoying stuart :rofl:
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Stuart- those were very funny, things we like to see.
The one's that were posted by SR were of cats hurting themselves.
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The racoon one sounds very good ;D
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This thread not locked yet :)
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Oh great....well let me just say how much of a goody two shoes I am for not joining in :evillaugh: :P :rofl:
But not wanting to spoil thiings here but I chose not to look ;)
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well let me just say how much of a goody two shoes I am for not joining in
Me to. but I will say I was CC on this.
I do feel however now that this really has come to its conclusion.
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I never looked either, I'm just objecting because I'm a miserable B(*&^%$d
no not really I object to the censorship :)
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You were CC on this. whats CC CatChat?
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I think Ela has missed a "With" before the CC (?) She admitted she never knows what she is talking about the other day :rofl:
I object to the censorship :)
So do I but I think people would of been upset by these video's :shy:
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I agree with you there and that is why I choose not to view them but if we start the censorship were will it stop or what do we ban next CAPITAL letters in subject lines :)
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There is no censorship on Purrs but there are rules of behaviour and once something goes beyond what is loosely termed acceptable action is and will be taken ;D
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I agree with you there and that is why I choose not to view them but if we start the censorship were will it stop or what do we ban next CAPITAL letters in subject lines :)
Yes ban the person who does this :evillaugh: :P only joking lol! ;)
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But this doesn't meet that criteria :)
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I agree with you there and that is why I choose not to view them but if we start the censorship were will it stop or what do we ban next CAPITAL letters in subject lines :)
Yes ban the person who does this :evillaugh: :P only joking lol! ;)
so was I :) much good is done by the person to let a netiquette breach be taken to seriously that they were ostracized :)
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The one's that were posted by SR were of cats hurting themselves.
argghhhh! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Good job you never saw the episode of YBF with the cat and the fan!!!!
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Stuart- those were very funny, things we like to see.
The one's that were posted by SR were of cats hurting themselves.
argghhhh! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
it's not that funny.
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the fact 5 videos has caused all this is actually quite funny!
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nope the one with the cat and the fan isn't, but I read it was a fake for motorola advert
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Its a fake, but I didnt think it would go down well! :-: :scared:
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the fact 5 videos has caused all this is actually quite funny!
well hopefully you won't do it again in the future bc personally i don't find it at all funny, this is a friendly forum and i'd rather it stayed that way.
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I thought you like cats Special Red? How come you can have a laugh watching cats get hurt :-:
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nope the one with the cat and the fan isn't,
Rob have you seen this video? Do you think it funny? This is what SR calls funny :-:
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Gosh this thread has grown since 4pm. One thing good it has done is to prove to everyone that we all have our own opinions and sensitivity levels.
All it takes to keep Purrs a friendly forum is to continue as we have done, to be a little considerate to all members. :) We have many friends on here and is more of an internet home to pop in and share sad stories, fun times, our views and to support the wonderful rescues.
I think we have exhausted all we can say about this and it can't do us all any good to keep any ill feelings going so will lock the thread shortly. :) As Stu says life is too short to continue upsetting ourselves with this thread so lets say we agree to disagree. :Luv:
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3,2,1 .. no replys so thread gone to sleep. Just a little last something to make ya smile :)