In a message dated 9/6/06 11:51:28 AM Pacific Standard Time, KHeckman@xxxxxxxxx writes: I have gotten endless criticism on my opinions or questions, with very little help or consideration. Is that the way it should be? NO! It seems to me that we often read a post, and if we don't like it, consider it negative or hostile. Ideas that do not mesh with ours can just be someone's opinion. Some people do not see things the way we do, and that is a good thing. That is how we learn, and how we develop not only as a race but as a person. I posted something that seemed interesting to me, and got a number of private posts saying I should shut up. I saw a number of public posts agreeing, and some disagreeing, that is how we discuss things. The problem as pointed out is that often we post in the worst way. A question, an opinion, and a position does not have to be an attack. Most people do not agree with me, and that is fine. I have a different way of looking at things, and I don't mind being a target. But, that is just me. Don't confuse discussion and strong opinion with not having fun. We all enjoy this sport, our friends and mostly our dogs. When we disagree that is just another way of enjoying ourselves and let's not lose sight of the fact that different opinions means progress, a chance to learn, and the ability to change our minds. My opinion, on the other hand is always right, and you, of course have the right to disagree, if you don't mind being wrong. Not that there is anything wrong with that. And, yes, it is all fun or I would just turn off the computer and go play with the dogs. 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 ============================================================================