If you post on this site - PLEASE READ - Exclusively Setters2024-03-28T20:21:34Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/if-you-post-on-this-site-please-read?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A897825&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDee....you are a tonic!
I see…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-03-02:865021:Comment:9022952012-03-02T11:25:43.514ZTorie Lancasterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TorieLancaster
<p>Dee....you are a tonic!</p>
<p>I see you are from Scotland, that explains it .........great sense of humour, helpful and friendly.</p>
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<p>Dee....you are a tonic!</p>
<p>I see you are from Scotland, that explains it .........great sense of humour, helpful and friendly.</p>
<p> </p> Too late for cleaning Sue....…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-26:865021:Comment:8983812012-02-26T00:21:20.934Zeva ciechonskahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0gijg39gsgi1q
<p>Too late for cleaning Sue....open a bottle. I have and it is all looking rosier already. Bleedin hell I have just seen the time!!!!!</p>
<p>Too late for cleaning Sue....open a bottle. I have and it is all looking rosier already. Bleedin hell I have just seen the time!!!!!</p> Now I'm feeling lonely Eva...…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-25:865021:Comment:8981992012-02-25T23:53:50.966ZTorie Lancasterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TorieLancaster
<p>Now I'm feeling lonely Eva......</p>
<p>I'm sitting here with a glass of plonk, all on my own, even my dog has gone to bed without me!!</p>
<p>Now I'm feeling lonely Eva......</p>
<p>I'm sitting here with a glass of plonk, all on my own, even my dog has gone to bed without me!!</p> What a bunch of sad old tarts…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-25:865021:Comment:8983772012-02-25T23:35:39.760Zeva ciechonskahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0gijg39gsgi1q
<p>What a bunch of sad old tarts are we!! It is Saturday night, we should be going out for a nice drink, meeting our friends having a special meal.......and what are we doing? We are arguing over a bunch of emoticons!!</p>
<p>I am now going to cuddle a dog...........</p>
<p>What a bunch of sad old tarts are we!! It is Saturday night, we should be going out for a nice drink, meeting our friends having a special meal.......and what are we doing? We are arguing over a bunch of emoticons!!</p>
<p>I am now going to cuddle a dog...........</p> Torie,
I do understand what y…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-25:865021:Comment:8981082012-02-25T23:25:49.462Zeva ciechonskahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0gijg39gsgi1q
<p>Torie,</p>
<p>I do understand what you are saying but that was not the gist of my comment. The point I was trying to make is that in all communication, whether it be by public discorse or by the written word there will always be those who participate and those who just prefer to listen or, in this case, read. The subjects of forum debates on this site are many and varied and there is plenty of choice for members to get their teeth into. None of us participate in every discussion, just in…</p>
<p>Torie,</p>
<p>I do understand what you are saying but that was not the gist of my comment. The point I was trying to make is that in all communication, whether it be by public discorse or by the written word there will always be those who participate and those who just prefer to listen or, in this case, read. The subjects of forum debates on this site are many and varied and there is plenty of choice for members to get their teeth into. None of us participate in every discussion, just in those we find interesting or can give help and advice. There is something for everyone.</p>
<p>There will be many who may never gain the confidence to share their opinions with others or will, eventually, as they gain in experience but, nevertheless, would still enjoy reading all the debates. </p>
<p>This is a democratic site and everyone is entitled to freedom of speech and freedom of expression. Permission doesn't come into it. The fact that those who participate may not agree with each other is what forms the basis of debate. We have already seen that what some members find petty or insulting works in reverse for others. Your argument is very potent but it applies to both sides, not just one or the other.</p>
<p> </p> I am sure Sue that the others…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-25:865021:Comment:8982882012-02-25T23:20:55.162ZTorie Lancasterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TorieLancaster
<p>I am sure Sue that the others who use them as you do will agree with you. I know I do. Unfortunately it's not the issue but never mind.</p>
<p>I am sure Sue that the others who use them as you do will agree with you. I know I do. Unfortunately it's not the issue but never mind.</p> Thank you Sue......but I have…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-25:865021:Comment:8981842012-02-25T22:57:19.230ZTorie Lancasterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TorieLancaster
<p>Thank you Sue......but I have seen them before.</p>
<p>I have these on my computer also and have used them in the right context when conveying how I am reacting to something someone might have written.....but......I would certainly never use a emoticon or :)))))) if I was expressing my opinion to another person/s regarding the way they replied to someone else, especially if the reply was erring on the nasty side.</p>
<p>Not cool at all and only shows the person/s to be ill mannered.</p>
<p>Thank you Sue......but I have seen them before.</p>
<p>I have these on my computer also and have used them in the right context when conveying how I am reacting to something someone might have written.....but......I would certainly never use a emoticon or :)))))) if I was expressing my opinion to another person/s regarding the way they replied to someone else, especially if the reply was erring on the nasty side.</p>
<p>Not cool at all and only shows the person/s to be ill mannered.</p> Hi Sue
Sara did not write tha…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-25:865021:Comment:8983692012-02-25T22:35:28.003ZFinding_Beauhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HammerBeau
<p>Hi Sue</p>
<p>Sara did not write that bullying was included in the UK Kennel Club Code of Conduct. She wrote: “<i>The Kennel club warned members</i> to watch their conduct on internet forums otherwise they could be taken to task over it”. I read the link you attached. The UK Kennel Club Code of Ethics section is 4 pages long, 1 page talks about Harassment which is a criminal offence and 2 pages talk about Social Media. The word ‘bullying’ does not need to be used.</p>
<p>I am a member of a…</p>
<p>Hi Sue</p>
<p>Sara did not write that bullying was included in the UK Kennel Club Code of Conduct. She wrote: “<i>The Kennel club warned members</i> to watch their conduct on internet forums otherwise they could be taken to task over it”. I read the link you attached. The UK Kennel Club Code of Ethics section is 4 pages long, 1 page talks about Harassment which is a criminal offence and 2 pages talk about Social Media. The word ‘bullying’ does not need to be used.</p>
<p>I am a member of a Canine Control Council in Australia. The President has included messages in the monthly journals <i>warning members to watch their conduct on internet forums</i>. This has been ongoing for years. The Code of Conduct was updated to reflect the expected behaviour of members on internet forums. The word 'bullying' was not used.</p> Eva,
I personally don't think…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-25:865021:Comment:8983682012-02-25T22:18:14.064ZTorie Lancasterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TorieLancaster
<p>Eva,</p>
<p>I personally don't think that one can even compare speaking in public with contact through a internet forum where most people will never even meet their ES friends.</p>
<p>Perhaps some are in denial and can't see there is a problem at all and other's would like to express their opinion but somehow feel slightly intimidated, so keep in the background.</p>
<p>Sadly, until these members gain confidence and share their thoughts and opinions this site will not alter for the better and…</p>
<p>Eva,</p>
<p>I personally don't think that one can even compare speaking in public with contact through a internet forum where most people will never even meet their ES friends.</p>
<p>Perhaps some are in denial and can't see there is a problem at all and other's would like to express their opinion but somehow feel slightly intimidated, so keep in the background.</p>
<p>Sadly, until these members gain confidence and share their thoughts and opinions this site will not alter for the better and only the same few will get to air their views which does not create healthy discussions.</p>
<p>The hardest part for some will be allowing other members the freedom to express an opinion which may not match their's and not leaving the little :)))))) comments when agreeing with their friends at the expense of other members. This in my opinion is extremely rude and unnecessary under any circumstances.</p>
<p> </p> Hi Torie,
As I mentioned befo…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-25:865021:Comment:8980412012-02-25T17:58:05.626Zeva ciechonskahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0gijg39gsgi1q
<p>Hi Torie,</p>
<p>As I mentioned before, this is a cosmopolitan site and the language barrier precludes many from joining in discussions as most of them are in english.. If you sit on committees there will always be those that will speak and those that will sit quietly. If you go to seminars there will, more often than not, be the same half a dozen who will debate while the remainder stay silent. How many times have you been to a talk where the speaker asks for questions from the floor…</p>
<p>Hi Torie,</p>
<p>As I mentioned before, this is a cosmopolitan site and the language barrier precludes many from joining in discussions as most of them are in english.. If you sit on committees there will always be those that will speak and those that will sit quietly. If you go to seminars there will, more often than not, be the same half a dozen who will debate while the remainder stay silent. How many times have you been to a talk where the speaker asks for questions from the floor and is met with stony silence. Where people have a contribution to make and are interested in the subject they usually do and no one contributes to every forum discussion.</p>