In Reference to "No Wonder I am at No Mail". First I found many of the comments interesting and forthcoming from a lot of people from all ages. I did not agree with them all but I found it brainstorming not something that was setting policy. Second I commented and gave credit to Pam Stoesser and Dave Rinke for the wonderful article. Third it really does no good to scream at people because you do want any mail from the LIST until someone that you admire tells you to check the information on the LIST. It is only then that you feel you should since you are set at "NO MAIL". And then you feel compelled to scream about the content. Please be aware that there are many more people than you think that read this LIST. I know you don't care. There are also new people that are so confused about anything in the conformation scene of the GSDCA that they will not stay because the way we act in public, behind the scenes and on the LIST. I just wish people would understand that there is no way we will ever attract new people if we don't believe they have something to offer...this is just the LIST. It sets no policy, sells no puppies, changes nothing in the world except it allows for freedom of speech. I don't remember anyone saying anything personal about Susan. You mentioned the economy and you are right there. People are going to make tough choices in the next year and many will not renew membership to the GSDCA based on how they are treated and what they get for their participation. I would hope there will be more respect between the members, integrity in official capacity of the Board and it's decisions, and a concerted effort of our Board of Directors to help the Regional clubs stay in business. That is just a start....hope you can hear what I am saying! Terra Fairburn & Nanc Kinley Keggi Fair German Shepherds www.keggifair.com UPDATED members of the GSDC of Quad Cities www.gsdcqc.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================