In a message dated 1/25/2005 3:54:52 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, pruett@xxxxxxxxx writes: . I'd love to see us stop that nonsense, be more sportsmanlike by clapping for none or for all, While I usually agree with Laurie, I find this dumbing down our sport. Now we shouldn't cheer for the dogs we like, because someone might not cheer for someone else's? This is what political correctness is all about. If you have a super dog, and no one knows who you are, you are going to hear applause and cheers. If you have an awful dog and lots of friends you might just hear some cheers too. But, no one should tell us not to react if we like the dogs. Don't worry about who you are going to influence, or who you like or don't like. If it more fun to you to cheer, or to remain silent, go for it. Conduct yourself at the shows in whatever manner will help you to enjoy them, and try not to hurt anyone's feelings. But, react how you want to, the shows are for us all. As a judge, I do have to say, I seldom notice what the crowd is doing outside the ring, unless I see them getting a rope and making a noose. That I notice. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================