At times, there appears to be a lot of miscommunication on the List... Paula, I don't think Jessica's post was aimed at you. I believe she was talking about the discussion on FaceBook -- not anything you said. The only issue anyone could have with your post about Harley is the fact that the promotion of stud dogs is not allowed on this List. That's it. I doubt if anyone thought you were bashing Dallas. I know I didn't get that impression. Paulette McGuirt, GSDCA Member Wellborn-Allemande German Shepherds Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paula M. Cooke" <pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 1:46 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: "Dallas Free Lines Subject" WHY? I certainly am NOT bashing Dallas. I answered a question about Dallas-free lines. I love the dog and am breeding into his lines. Sorry if anyone misinterpreted what I wrote. I simply stated FACTS. Provable FACTS. Dallas has qualities that I strongly feel would compliment, and be complimented by, my dog. He was a great show dog, a great pet, and a great producer. That is what selective breeding of pure-bred dogs is all about, isn't it?. Thank you all for reminding me why I have been limiting my posts, including brags, to this list, and trying to not share anything with you all. I have been only sending Birthday wishes. I will happily stop if someone would like to take over my calendar; in fact, I would be extremely grateful, and very pleased to say good-bye. While at the National, I had about 400 posts piled up in my in-box one day. I was stressing about toughening up to read them. JR said, "Delete them." I thought about it, did it, and felt very liberated. Evan was right when he warned me that I didn't have tough enough skin for this campaign. Have fun, all of you....nice guys and nasty guys! Paula, not counting down anymore ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Jessica MacMillan <spotted101@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: "Dallas Free Lines Subject" WHY? Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:45:57 -0500 What I do fail to understand is why should there be a public discussion of anyones dog? I don't care who he/she is, what he/she has done or might be responsible for, it is not right to TRASH people's dogs on a public forum. It's bad enough that people talk behind everyone's back, but this is disgusting... And I can say that both as a breeder and stud dog owner... Sharing knowledge WHEN ASKED, is one thing.. This is just mean.. JMHO. Jessica MacMillan ------ Original Message ---------- From: MASSTANA@xxxxxxx To: pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Dallas Free Lines Subject Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:58:19 EDT In a message dated 11/5/2010 10:31:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: His stud fee is $800, or by private treaty. He is a strong, healthy 5.5 year old male --------------------------------------------- Why was this put on showgsd-l? I thought this list was not supposed to be used to promote peoples dogs. I think you should have replied to the person without posting to the list. But then what do I know? John V ------------------------------ From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:56:12 EDT Subject: Re: Dallas Free Lines Subject John is correct Paula. From the rules: " Advertising. Any post which is made in furtherance of a product, object or service for sale, or for the personal benefit of any List member or group of List members (other than posts having a charitable or rescue purpose), is not allowed. Handlers May not brag about their wins unless they own or have bred the dog." We don't advertise our stud dogs on THIS list. Kathy In a message dated 11/5/2010 11:52:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I can't answer your question about what you know (or don't know). Sorry if I offended you. It certainly was NOT my intent. He is my dog. The Mission Statement of the Showgsd List is:MISSION STATEMENTTo further and to promote the AKC/CKC/GSDCA/GSDCC style of conformation showing and breeding of German Shepherd Dogs; To promote communication among the fancy and the Parent Clubs (German Shepherd Dog Club of America and German Shepherd Dog Club of Canada); To share health, grooming, showing and breeding information; To encourage the quick dissemination of information and the dispelling of rumors within the fancy; To encourage ethical breeding of the German Shepherd Dog; To encourage participation in the parent clubs; To serve as a resource for the North American fancy. To serve as a stepping stone for GSD Rescues; providing a forum for dogs at risk, urgent transportation of rescue animals, and assisting in fund raising to save rescue dogs. My post fulfills # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, & 9, IMHO. I am sure that ADMIN will inform me if I am incorrect.Have a wonderful, wonderfilled day..........and, have fun!!Paula Home of Harley ------------------------------ From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 13:00:32 EDT Subject: Re: [Germanshepherds4Show] "Dallas Free Lines Subject". I'm confused...the face book section says "content not available" but when I clicked on the original senders web site, their male CH is a Dallas son. Bashing the sire of your own dog you might want to promote down the line...well that's a bit silly...but as Ed would say, what do I know???? But I had more fun looking at all of the groups in the original address. Over a 1/2 dozen including _alwaysdogs4sale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:alwaysdogs4sale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) . Are you KIDDING me???? My God I could have a dog trained through a UD by the time I read all of those lists! Kathy ____________________________________________________________ $350,000 Life Insurance Coverage as low as $13.04/month. Free, No Obligation Quotes. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4cd4431e182b6b5e55st06duc ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================