In a message dated 10/25/2006 2:43:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, mgolant@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: If you post civilly, and someone responds with an attack, please hang onto your self-control, and do not respond. It is an interesting year. I got more personal attacks, (in private, thankfully) about the Blog than ever before. It even made me think that maybe it has outgrown it's intent. I started doing it because people seemed to enjoy it, and I had fun with it. Now, it is hard work, there always is someone who objects to something I said, but this year it was amazing. I always respond in private, and I never intend to cause harm or hurt feelings, but it seems I do. It might be a product of the times, or perhaps people are more sensitive with our nation at war, and so many young lives lost. Whatever the reason, it is interesting to see the difference this year. And I will have to think about if I want to continue doing it. I know some enjoy it, but if too many are offended, then it is time to quit. I won't change how I do it, but will think about retiring. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================