what has happened here.... - Page 1

Hi all,

Some may know me while other may not.  ive not been to the board in a while now.  i havnt really been training since i have a new daughter to raise up.  recently ive been looking at the board and it seems that a lot of folks that used to post regarding training are not longer here. 

The last time i was here was just after the changes were made to the board, and there seem to be a large influx of folks that didnt really train.

So my question is, what happened? Im not looking for the personal attacks and character assinations that had happend in the past, but it seemed like the threads had a little more substance.

where did every one go??

W Scott, the ongoing antics of a few members have chased many posters away to other boards where their opinions are not countered with unfounded ridicule, foul and vicious language, threats, etc. and the ongoing drama that exists between a handful of the posters still here.

At least that is my take on it. I have seen a momentary bit of improvement and I hope that is sustained. It will be a great day when the flamers and spoofers retreat to some place where their ongoing competition for the title of Drama Queen can be sucessfully pursued and return this board to intelligent discussions of the present and future of the German Shepherd Dog.

Regards,

Bob-O

wscott-  I think they are still around lurking but don't post much because of what Bob-O stated.  Unfortunately it's true that's what happend and it makes it tougher now for people like myself who are new and want to absorb what the other's had to offer.  Now we're left sifting through the crap in hopes of getting lucky on a good day and someone posts something intelligent. LOL  I think one way to bring them back is to start threads that revert back to training questions, behaviors of dogs and things along that line because most of the trouble makers are too stupid to join into that conversation anyways or too narrow minded to actually sit back and learn something.  Good to see you back though and congrats on the little baby girl.

What other boards? I'd like to have something to read that I can learn from,  without having to sift thru so much garbage.

leftbarrelslam-  Have you tried DDRLegends.com?  I kinda liked that site.  Has a lot of working line folks and good info.

wscott00,
Good to see you post. Stick around and make it happen. Baby girl. Cool, that's worth taking a break on here.

glad to see you back.   I hope you stick around and help get training topics going again.

wscott00  It has indeed been a while... Welcome Back !!  and Congrats on your new addition that is so precious !!

Yes things here have become quite combative for whatever reasons... many of them the way I see it is that opinions vary and that clearly is NOT allowed or tolerated.    I think most people here do want to learn,  and do want to hear other peoples perspectives,  But that is often overshadowed by a few who would choose to "start a fight" instead of allowing a difference in opinon to be what it is...  Longing for the day when someone can post regarding a subject and NOT be stoned to death for thier comments....  I think alot of people are "Affraid" to post regarding subjects like training, breeding suggestions, kennel hints,  Temperaments,  or anything of the sort,  every word they write will be used against them or twisted into ones own agenda.   That is in MY opinion a BIG part of the problem....I too would like to be able to learn from those who care to teach,  I too would like to be able to offer my opinion on a thread without being crucified for it...  But we will see if tha day will come.

Truly Welcome Back,  and sure hope you will stay around,  You have been missed !!

You and Bob0  are two that I always watch for,  Your posts are NON combative, sensible, and Most informative !!!