|
|
Herongale (![[info]](http://www.journalfen.net/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} herongale) wrote in ![[info]](http://www.journalfen.net/img/community.gif){kind=small} fandom_wank,@ 2004-03-17 02:18:00 |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
"Therapy realy does help in learning to disagree civilly"
Okay, is it possible to be a fan of cats? A Cat Fan, if you will? I hope so, because otherwise this is a tad off-topic.
Off in the primordial land of Usenet, in a newsgroup dedicated to the proper care and treatment of cats (rec.pets.cats), a minor war is being waged. The topic is epic, for nothing less then the life and sanity of pet cats is under debate. According to CVT 1025, all cats should be indoor cats. To quote: "There is NO...I repeat....NO NO NO valid reason to allow your cat outside." She (and I assume it's a she, for reasons which are probably facetious) gives several reasons for her point of view, and then makes it clear that people who allow their beloved kitties time to roam outside should not be pet owners at all.
All is well in this little fiefdom of demagoguery, until it is pointed out by a user named Tracy that this is, unfortunately, a little extreme. Tracy gives examples of the idyllic lives of her own cats, and suggests that perhaps cats might actually be happier outside. CVT 1025, however, will not have it. She promises dire things to Tracy's cats. This prompts the following reply by Tracy:
If you want to have a reasonable conversation about indoor/outdoor
cats, then have one.
Don't repeat idle premonitions of doom and vague threats over and over
again.
I was trying to be sympathetic to your obvious emotionalism due to
your work and it's impact on you, but redundant comments and the
annoying use of capital letters is working down that sympathy rapidly.
By all means, keep your cats inside if that's what you feel is the
right thing to do. But have some respect for others who have come to
the conclusion that it isn't the right thing to do in their individual
situations for their cats.
Therapy realy does help in learning to disagree civilly if this is a
problem for you..
The entire thread is v.v. satisfing, and not burdensomely long (as some of the bigger Usenet flamewars tend to be). You can find the entire discussion here. Be sure not to miss the "my cats are smarter then yours" exchange.
Remember! The power to deserve a pet cat lies with you!
Okay, is it possible to be a fan of cats? A Cat Fan, if you will? I hope so, because otherwise this is a tad off-topic.
Off in the primordial land of Usenet, in a newsgroup dedicated to the proper care and treatment of cats (rec.pets.cats), a minor war is being waged. The topic is epic, for nothing less then the life and sanity of pet cats is under debate. According to CVT 1025, all cats should be indoor cats. To quote: "There is NO...I repeat....NO NO NO valid reason to allow your cat outside." She (and I assume it's a she, for reasons which are probably facetious) gives several reasons for her point of view, and then makes it clear that people who allow their beloved kitties time to roam outside should not be pet owners at all.
All is well in this little fiefdom of demagoguery, until it is pointed out by a user named Tracy that this is, unfortunately, a little extreme. Tracy gives examples of the idyllic lives of her own cats, and suggests that perhaps cats might actually be happier outside. CVT 1025, however, will not have it. She promises dire things to Tracy's cats. This prompts the following reply by Tracy:
If you want to have a reasonable conversation about indoor/outdoor
cats, then have one.
Don't repeat idle premonitions of doom and vague threats over and over
again.
I was trying to be sympathetic to your obvious emotionalism due to
your work and it's impact on you, but redundant comments and the
annoying use of capital letters is working down that sympathy rapidly.
By all means, keep your cats inside if that's what you feel is the
right thing to do. But have some respect for others who have come to
the conclusion that it isn't the right thing to do in their individual
situations for their cats.
Therapy realy does help in learning to disagree civilly if this is a
problem for you..
The entire thread is v.v. satisfing, and not burdensomely long (as some of the bigger Usenet flamewars tend to be). You can find the entire discussion here. Be sure not to miss the "my cats are smarter then yours" exchange.
Remember! The power to deserve a pet cat lies with you!
