Some people carry puppies in their purses

[TWGarland]

Roy Munson
And for the record, if you publicize something in an open discussion forum, and it gets discussed, deal with it-- even if you don't like the opinions that differ from yours.

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:cheers:

 

[Nova_C]

You call this a discussion? I call it an attack.
It was nextdoor to the goddamned petstore. I had to get some makeup. It was once, he was out of my purse for 2 friggin seconds. I know you have a different opinion but you're still arguing with me. How am I not "dealing" with it? I am dealing with it, by telling you you're anal and overexaggerating the situation, you posted your opinion publicly and thats my opinion, so deal with it.

This post from the first page gives a different impression, though, Abbi:

Usually he goes unnoticed and just hangs out in my purse, peaking his head out once in a while so it's not a problem.

Also, there's usually respect that goes along with a discussion. As far as Dean goes, he was critical of your position without being disrespectful, whereas you are insulting him. It's not a discussion because you aren't treating it as one.

 

[Abbi]

This post from the first page gives a different impression, though, Abbi:



Also, there's usually respect that goes along with a discussion. As far as Dean goes, he was critical of your position without being disrespectful, whereas you are insulting him. It's not a discussion because you aren't treating it as one.

I was implying about the ONE incident he was talking about at Target!

And also, I was irritated by someone coming in and stomping on what was supposed to be a fun thread. Have I not the right to feel that way and express it???

 

[Nova_C]

I was implying about the ONE incident he was talking about at Target!

And also, I was irritated by someone coming in and stomping on what was supposed to be a fun thread. Have I not the right to feel that way and express it???

Sure, but don't be surprised when people get upset when you start calling them names.

 

[Abbi]

Sure, but don't be surprised when people get upset when you start calling them names.

I was called an immature exhibitionist and I called someone who was being retarded a retard. Also, people were attacking me long before I resorted to that insult.

 

[Duff]

I've been watching this thread since the 1st post, because I knew it was only a matter of time till the high and mighty crowd pounced. I swear, people need to get over themselves and open their minds a bit. There are so many hypocrites around here it's beyond funny. Everyone who's said anything but has taken snakes outside for any reason is a hypocrite, IMO.

Yeah, everyone's entitled to their opinions and practices... as long as they match a certain consensus. And how is it that the person being jumped on gets all the grief, while the people who do the jumping get pats on the back? I remember reading a post somewhere by someone about understanding and acceptance being admirable qualities, yet continue to see almost none of either based on responses to differing viewpoints and practices. Maybe everyone should aim a little higher on those qualities.

Open your minds, people. Why do so many need to step on others to make themselves feel better? :shrugs:

 

[Roy Munson]

I was called an immature exhibitionist..

You weren't called one by me. Here's what I wrote (verbatim):

Not to dump any more rain on your parade, but most people who take their snakes out in public places are just immature exhibitionists...

Maybe the shoe fits, and maybe it doesn't. I honestly don't know. :shrugs:

 

[Roy Munson]

I've been watching this thread since the 1st post, because I knew it was only a matter of time till the high and mighty crowd pounced.

And I've anticipated your participation as well. I knew it was only a matter of time before the higher and mightier member came along to chastise everyone else for having different opinions. I guess we're both psychic. Thanks for registering your opinion. Is it ok for others to do the same?

 

[whippet]

OMG what a baby. Whhhaaa people on the interent disagree with me...*sob*. This is not an EMO site, so go to LJ if you wanna whine about people that don't agree with you, then set it to friends only.
BIG HUGE POINT...people with mental retardation do not diserve the disrepect that you are throwing around. STOP calling people retarded because their opinion is different from yours. STOP PMing me that I ruined your stupid post. And STOP cussing and badmouthing people who you SHOULD be listening to.
Don't want to hear more opinions...get off the internet, lock yourself in your home, and turn off the computer/TV/and stop reading. Otherwise grow up.

And yes... Ms. Snake Police to you.

 

[Duff]

And I've anticipated your participation as well. I knew it was only a matter of time before the higher and mightier member came along to chastise everyone else for having different opinions. I guess we're both psychic. Thanks for registering your opinion. Is it ok for others to do the same?

I have not chastised anyone for having different opinions. Having a different opinion doesn't mean you have to try to belittle someone else because of it, though. I really find it funny how you're always on about differing opinions and get over it, when you're one of the worst at not accepting different opinions. You are constantly trying to put other people down who do things differently. If you don't agree with someone's practice, you can say so without trying to make jokes and degrading remarks about the person (a person you don't know a single thing about).

Trust me, I am far from high and mighty and anyone who actually understands my point will see that. Those who are too defensive about their actions, probably won't. Oh well.

P.S. Just for the record, I found it laughable that you tried to back out of calling the OP an immature exhibitionist. You most certainly did, in an indirect, leave an escape route way, and deep down you know it. Wasn't gonna bring that part up, but now, what the heck. If you're gonna knock someone, at least have the you know whats to stand by it.

 

[susang]

I guess my question would be if this is all so innocent, why would you run before the police come? I take my snakes out in the yard all summer. I take them to the shcool for kids to see and learn about snakes. I would not put one in my purse and go to Target. I don't think it's cool, I do think it is a attention getter, but potentially very negative attention. I can think of scenerios where seeing a snake in a purse in Target could cause someone real stress (a person with a phobia of snakes). Of course you wouldn't have to worry about this because you would run off.
Please blast me, pm insults to me, as my day is already carpy and I could have a good laugh.

 

[Abbi]

I guess my question would be if this is all so innocent, why would you run before the police come? I take my snakes out in the yard all summer. I take them to the shcool for kids to see and learn about snakes. I would not put one in my purse and go to Target. I don't think it's cool, I do think it is a attention getter, but potentially very negative attention. I can think of scenerios where seeing a snake in a purse in Target could cause someone real stress (a person with a phobia of snakes). Of course you wouldn't have to worry about this because you would run off.
Please blast me, pm insults to me, as my day is already carpy and I could have a good laugh.

What are you trying to do? The police thing was a response to someone saying what if someone called the police on me and they detained my snake. I was saying I wouldn't wait around for that to happen in the first place. Would you?

Your post is generic and boring, I can tell you just want in on this "fight" Thats weird and kind of sad.

 

[Abbi]

And thank you Duff for being the voice of reason.

 

[Roy Munson]

I have not chastised anyone for having different opinions.

I guess you meant "high and mighty" as a compliment, not as chastisement.

Having a different opinion doesn't mean you have to try to belittle someone else because of it, though. I really find it funny how you're always on about differing opinions and get over it, when you're one of the worst at not accepting different opinions. You are constantly trying to put other people down who do things differently. If you don't agree with someone's practice, you can say so without trying to make jokes and degrading remarks about the person (a person you don't know a single thing about).

Examples, my friend, examples. Leave the fuzzy impressions out of it.

Trust me, I am far from high and mighty and anyone who actually understands my point will see that. Those who are too defensive about their actions, probably won't. Oh well.

I don't regret defending Whippet from Abbi's initial snarky attack, so I have nothing to be defensive about. Maybe you see things another way-- it wouldn't be the first time we didn't see things the same way. It's ok with me.

P.S. Just for the record, I found it laughable that you tried to back out of calling the OP an immature exhibitionist. You most certainly did, in an indirect, leave an escape route way, and deep down you know it. Wasn't gonna bring that part up, but now, what the heck.

Laugh all you want, man. I have to follow the rules too, and sometimes that requires semantic games. I don't deny it-- I don't have to look "deep down". :grin01: But I did not initially call her an immature exhibitionist; I merely raised the possibility. Like I said later, if the shoe fits...

If you're gonna knock someone, at least have the you know whats to stand by it.

Oh I stand by the possibility I raised, big man. :laugh: I don't really need to be schooled by you in just about any aspect of discourse or life as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Nomed]

I'm sorry but I have been watching this thread for a little while now so I would really like to chime in a little.

If this girl wants to take her snake out with her to places, keeping it 'cooped up' in a purse instead of is tank, putting it in danger, and possibly exposing it to things such as mites in pet stores who are we to tell her not to do so? Yes, most of us are concerned with the snakes welfare, but after all it is her animal and she doesn't have to do what most people think is best for her snake.
Yes, it was a very good thing to advise her not to do take her snake out shopping and stuff in her purse, but obviously she is not really worried about the health of her snake to the extent of changing her ways. I am very wary of having my snakes outside, its only once in a while, on hot days, and I never let go of them, I let them slither around the carpet for some exercise instead of on the dirt and grass in my yard. I just don't trust it personally.

Abbi, I have to disagree with you when you said/are still saying people were jumping at you and attacking you. I believe that you were the one to blow this out of proportion. Whippit was stating her opinion and giving you very valid reasons behind it. Dean (Roy_Munson) was only calling you out for replying pretty rudely to Whippits post. That is part of his job on this website, after all he is a mod despite his stand on this 'issue' so he has to keep the members on this site in check. I do not support the way you freaked out about Whippit's opinion and reasoning, the better and more mature thing would have been to take her opinion into consideration, let her know maturely that you don't agree with what she said, stated you would still continue to keep going out with your snake in your purse, and let it be.

Thats just my 2 cents. Sorry if anyone finds it offensive.

 

[Nova_C]

Your post is generic and boring, I can tell you just want in on this "fight" Thats weird and kind of sad.

See, this is what I meant, Abbi. Susan posted something respectful, yet critical, and you insult her. Honestly, I don't really have an opinion about taking your snake out and carting it around, but ever since the first post criticizing your actions you've acted like a child throwing a tantrum. You've embodied the attitude you so vehemently deny your not.

 

[Duff]

I guess you meant "high and mighty" as a compliment, not as chastisement.

That wasn't in reference to differing opinions, it was in reference to the lack of acceptance and understanding (and attitude) to different opinions. A return lob, if you will.

The rest isn't worth my time or effort to respond.

 

[Abbi]

See, this is what I meant, Abbi. Susan posted something respectful, yet critical, and you insult her. Honestly, I don't really have an opinion about taking your snake out and carting it around, but ever since the first post criticizing your actions you've acted like a child throwing a tantrum. You've embodied the attitude you so vehemently deny your not.

She said she wanted to be blasted? The whole post was obvious of that. I did not insult her. Again, another stated opinion. Why don't you analyze every single post and tell me word for word how I am wrong. God you people never stop.

 

[Nova_C]

She said she wanted to be blasted? The whole post was obvious of that. I did not insult her. Again, another stated opinion. Why don't you analyze every single post and tell me word for word how I am wrong. God you people never stop.

"Weird and kind of sad." That has nothing to do with debating her point of view and is the very definition of ad hominem. It's an insult in place of actual debate.

 

[Duff]

See, this is what I meant, Abbi. Susan posted something respectful, yet critical, and you insult her. Honestly, I don't really have an opinion about taking your snake out and carting it around, but ever since the first post criticizing your actions you've acted like a child throwing a tantrum. You've embodied the attitude you so vehemently deny your not.

You really should read everything before commenting. Nothing to do with the topic here, but the post you refer to clearly ends with asking for being blasted and insulted. How is that considered respectful, but giving what you're receiving disrespectful? Does no one see my point at all? :shrugs:

If you're gonna dish it out, don't be surprised (or offended) to get some back. People who start are free and clear, people who fire back are wrong and disrespectful. My head hurts :headbang: