I realize that we are all so very passionate about our GSD's. We are competative and yes, it is a very expensive sport to partake in. HOWEVER, it seems to me that if you, an individual has a problem with another individual, you should approach that individual privately. Enough of this bashing and down right nastiness! Most of you know me, I haven't been real active in the past few years, however, before that I was on the list and got off because of inane remarks and trouble was always trying to be stirred over the smallest of things. Since I have been back on here, I have seen people bastardize a dying man and now openly question the integrity of a long time judge! I cannot believe how nasty you have been, what a feeding frenzy this has become. From people who are considered "foundations" of our breed to new folks who may not have a clue. Again, I understand the emotions, but I was raised apparently differently than a few others here. I would approach anyone I have problems with or let it lie. I would not vent my personal thougths for the mass. I only knew Bob from seeing him at shows and I knew about the "Andretti" turmoil........but the man was dying and his family was on the list and his friends. I was not at the National this year, but I am not a stranger to being dissapointed in a judge, or a procedure or screaming politics or whatever else you want to say or do, but I would not EVER comfront that person in this type of forum. To me, it's like you don't have the nerve, fortitude, or guts to say "1 on 1" what you feel and you just join in with the others. Please, take it elsewhere, the Administration should stop this, there is nothing good to be accomplished by this nastiness! I am embarrassed by it all! Sincerely, Ellen J. Migliore ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================