Nothing personal, but,I have been on this list for two years, and it has been the thorn in my side, many times I might add, as to whether or not I joined the GSDCA. I finally did because of the numerous good people and numerous positive actions that other members of this list and the GSCA do portray. I also found out rather quickly that the spew of gossip and crap and hurting feelings came from the SAME few over and over and over. Now, before anyone comes back w/ "what have u done for thew breed", or "how many champions have u breed", etc, etc etc., I will readily admit that my physical participation is new. However, it does not take a member w/ long standing, many champions, or large pockets to see that what Jimmy posted is true. I have responded to some of it in the past, only to get 20/30 responses from other members who learned long ago not to sweat the crap from the few others that seem to luv stirring the pot. I have even been chastised for improper spelling, not signing my name, and other trivial things. This is an email list people! Not a term paper! Again, I luv the whole of the list and the GSDCA. and am looking forward to moving forward w/ this great organization and to FINALLY being able to devote the TIME, and HARD WORK needed to participate in such a great hobby. My years of actually doing any of what u great advocates of the breed have done are very limited, however I have studied from U guys, have read book after book, have been to show after show, have seen and touched many great SIres and Dams, and have developed my interpretations of the standard(don't worry, I'm not promoting anything diffrent :) ), and hav developed my own tastes, preferences, etc. And I am truly excited. Sorry for rambling, but felt the urge this morning. Regards, Mike Crowson > > From: ELG440@xxxxxxx > Date: 2007/04/21 Sat AM 11:00:02 EDT > To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Carmen Battaglia, an opinion > > > > In a message dated 4/20/2007 9:17:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > JMoses0924@xxxxxxx writes: > it has become apparent to me in recent weeks that the "list," instead of > being the > edcuational tool that it was intended to be, has become instead a gossip > column, > frequently full of innuendo, misinformation and personal vendettas. > > > > I have made it clear that I support Jimmie in his endeavors, and I also > think that Carmen has worked hard and represented our breed for years. I > do, > now, however think that some actions reflect the entire work of a person. > > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org > ============================================================================ > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================