Stop taking the Dog food industry at their word!

NewfieMama

New member
You've made your opinion clear...please stop beating this horse.
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I hesitate to even get involved in this but I guess I'm going to. Saying things like "STOP SITTING ON YOUR PIOUS FENCE" (copied from your blog article that I clicked, so you get your $, to read) is not likely to win people over to your opinion now, is it? You've stated your opinion repeatedly and oft used judgemental language such as the above, to make it clear that anyone who does not agree with you is either blind or ignorant.

Please, can we agree to disagree and go on enjoying our dogs?
 

Angela

Super Moderator
To 2ndchance.............You actually get paid when people click on your blog??????????????? Is this true?

Secondly, yes, we have discussed this ad nauseum, so let us all make our own decisions based on our own intelligence.
 
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Jeannie

Super Moderator
I agree with everyone else. Please stop pushing this down our throats. We can make intelligent decisions based on true facts, not someone's opinion or blog.

Do you really get paid when someone clicks on your blog?
 

2ndchance

New member
First of all 'I' do not get paid for a blog, you can click and read the latest info or not click, it does not make a difference to me monetarily and once again people here have rushed to judgement on how I make a living. 2~l if you knew me at all you would understand why I write the way I do yet some were quick on their judgement of me and others just jumped Aboard the cyber bully bandwagon, pardon me for setting the record straight when that happened, sorry to say this forum is not foremost on my mind when I write anything. 3~ I put out new information when I get it , do I write it the same way as some of you might? No. I have my own style and my own reasons and those reasons are not to irk NN forum people who I don't even know.
If I have a problem with someone here I address it here, not in my blog. Again some in this forum has formed another quick judgement, & made false statements of me and I have to ask why do you think their judgement is automatically correct?
The dog food ordeal brought with it important information which was shared here by not only me, but others. I wrote my opinion of it and was attacked so I defended myself as I find I am again having to do. I would never ever suggest to know what any of you do for a living, why you might write things the way do here, name call on an open opinion, bash you outright on your ethics or education as some here have done to me.
It was stated here that we all have a right to our opinion. But what you mean is that only a few here are allowed to have their opinion, as long as it is not me.
The fact that some got so worked up over the dog food situation or took things personally was not a fault of mine, but a fault of their own.

Jeannie, you are a moderator, please tell me why it was okay for me to have been bashed openly on how I make a living & my education level ? Why am I bashed for my opinion to begin with and why do you think I am not presenting true facts?
I am writing what the FDA sends me, there are many, and I am not just talking about NN forum, that do not get this information, that do not know how to get this information.

I am not forcing anything down anyone's throat, it is much like a TV show, if one does not like it they don't watch it.

Once again someone has spoke out of falsehood on me yet I am the one being bashed!
"(I hesitate to even get involved in this but I guess I'm going to. Saying things like "STOP SITTING ON YOUR PIOUS FENCE" (copied from your blog article that I clicked, so you get your $, to read)"

YOU DON'T KNOW ME AT ALL SO LEARN ABOUT ME!

I DO NOT GET PAID TO WRITE A BLOG. I GET PAID TO WRITE A BOOK~ I GET PAID TO WRITE AN ARTICLE~I GET PAID TO ANSWER DOG QUESTIONS~ I GET PAID TO WORK WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN~I GET PAID TO TEACH A CHILD HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH SIGN LANGUAGE

I CANNOT WORK LONG HOURS OUT OF MY HOME BECAUSE MY MOTHER LIVES WITH ME AND HAS POLIO AND MOST RECENTLY DEMENTIA AND CANNOT BE LEFT ALONE AND I REFUSE TO PUT HER IN A HOME.

MY CHARITIES: ANIMAL RESPONSE IN DISASTER ~ BREAST CANCER AWARENESS~ THERAPY DOG WORK~ EARLY EDUCATION FUNDING~

I DO HOPE YOU ARE ALL HAPPY NOW, THE ABOVE ARE THE TRUE FACTS
 

ElvisTheNewf

Active member
If hits to a blog don't matter, then why don't you just post the article on here instead of a link? I always assumed if it was important or pertinent to Newfs, you'd post the information directly on here like everyone else does.

To be honest, I've never clicked on your links so I'm not aware at all of what it says. I usually check in here at work when I have a few minutes (shhhh!) and blogs are blocked by security.
 

Jeannie

Super Moderator
I don't recall asking how you make a living or your education level. I did ask, as Angela, if you made a profit from your blog. We got that idea from YOUR post. In this thread http://www.newf.net/Forums/showthread.php?t=103606 your post read
It's getting harder to make ends meat, but if you can click on my article on "how to prepare your pet for a disaster" it will help me earn a little bit and give you insight on how to prepare your pet for disaster
Doesn't that statement make the reader think you make money from your blog?

Also, I don't remember you stating where you got your info when I looked at your blog. For all we know you got it from another blog or person on the net, not a credible source. If you did state where you got the info I'm sorry I didn't see it. I'd like to see the link to the FDA showing the info you are presenting. Everyone can clearly see you are against the dog food industry. That is your choice, I and many others are not.

This being said, I am sure everyone is aware of the recall and can make their own decisions.
 

charlieinnj

New member
If others feel that they are tired of hearing about something then simply move on to another post. Problem solved.

Other people MAY actually appreciate any and all information on a particular subject and want to read it.....regardless of whether it's posted here in NN or a link to another site.
 

charlieinnj

New member
For all we know you got it from another blog or person on the net, not a credible source. If you did state where you got the info I'm sorry I didn't see it. I'd like to see the link to the FDA showing the info you are presenting.
Jeannie,
The FDA link is already included on their blog.
 

DAWNMERIE

Active member
Wasn't gonna post but feel the need.....

If others feel that they are tired of hearing about something then simply move on to another post. Problem solved.

Other people MAY actually appreciate any and all information on a particular subject and want to read it.....regardless of whether it's posted here in NN or a link to another site.
Thank you Charlie for those simple words.

Funny how Janices posted this same information to different thread and no one said she was jamming it down anyone's throat???

I posted my response from Solid Gold on another thread cause I thought the information would be helpful/useful for some, I believe that was Sally's intention here, not really sure why this is an argument? It is information that some appreciate and Sally you certainly don't have to explain to anyone how you make your living. Maybe others have not experienced a very sick dog for no apparent reason??

In this day in age, I personally question absolutely everything and if others choose not to it certainly is their prerogative.
 

lmfoltyn

New member
I for one appreciate everyone's input! I tend to agree that we need to have the information whether we accept that information is our choice. I for one would not be purchasing ANY dog food from the Diamond plant in SC. Just too risky...I wouldn't want to take a chance on my puppies being sick. But...that is just me! So, once again, I just like to get all the information I can to make my own decisions.
 

Jeannie

Super Moderator
Jeannie,
The FDA link is already included on their blog.
As I stated, I didn't see it. I did go to the FDA website and was able to find the link to the info posted above. I don't mind posting about recalled dog food as long as the info is true.

I got some PMs from people who are upset with the on going badgering of the recall. IMO the title of the thread could have been different and maybe would have not caused the uproar. Maybe if the title were more like "Health inspections released from Diamond plant" rather than " Stop taking the Dog Food industry at their word" it would not seem so invasive.

I will say this I will not stop selling or feeding TOW. I feel since this has surfaced the food will be the safest you can get - probably for many years since the health dept. will most likely have more frequent inspections.
 

Ksullivan

New member
I have lost in my lifetime two pets to kidney failure that a vet told me was due to dog and cat food. This vet told me (which has been years ago) there was no federal regulations as to what went into dog food, therefore they were putting ash into it which caused the kidney failure. I was buying at that time the best dog food that the local groceries carried. Needless to say I am much more careful today.
I believe any info on dog food is wonderful, and if you do not believe what you read do further research to verify it.
 

charlieinnj

New member
I got some PMs from people who are upset with the on going badgering of the recall. IMO the title of the thread could have been different and maybe would have not caused the uproar. Maybe if the title were more like "Health inspections released from Diamond plant" rather than " Stop taking the Dog Food industry at their word" it would not seem so invasive.
Jeannie,
We appreciate what all the moderators must go through. But when it comes to the free-sharing of information where a single person has not violated any rules of NN, the desires of a vocal minority should never impact the silent majority.

Again, if 'some' people don't like it....move on.
 

2ndchance

New member
If hits to a blog don't matter, then why don't you just post the article on here instead of a link? I always assumed if it was important or pertinent to Newfs, you'd post the information directly on here like everyone else does.

To be honest, I've never clicked on your links so I'm not aware at all of what it says. I usually check in here at work when I have a few minutes (shhhh!) and blogs are blocked by security.
That was not a blog Jeannie, it is a paid site for when you write an e-zine article, my blog has absolutely nothing to do with e~zines which are the new magazines in today's world. This is how I am able to make money, a click on my blog gets me nothing. I thought the article would help people here that do not know how to prepared their pets for disaster and to get those who might want to be involved with a charity animal organization such as SART they would just have to go to the website. It was put out for helpful information only. But there you go judging me again!

My blog was started years ago to help with people get a FREE SERVICE for and including training tips, product (not just food) recalls, Testing of a products to help people know how long a toy/product lasted or if it was worth the money, Therapy dog work. etc. EVERYTHING DOG to help other dog owners. I do not write dribble of my everyday life and family crap that every other blog writer does. It is about DOGS ALL DOGS!

The article you are referring to was a HOW TO article for an E Company. Am I not allowed to make a living? Am I not allowed to ask others to read something pertinent? Why are you saying that I must first write it here before I write an article ? This is ludicrous! Just because a few do not like my style of writing I must first check with them on the way I write it? My titles and my writing need to bring attention to those who want to know what is going on. What a boring life someone leads to be so offended by something I write as an informational tool.

Again there is so much judgement from so many here it's like HS and if you want to judge so be it, it's your reputation not mine.

I initially asked the simple question months ago when this whole dog food recall started, why do we listen to what a company that makes money off of us to take their word on what they say is safe when week after week there have been new recalls. That was the initial theme of the blog article and yes I kept people up to date with the latest recalls, I am not shoving it down your throat, don't read it if you do not want to know about product/food recalls, don't read it if you don't want to know about training, don't read if you don't want to know of non profit organizations that help animals, don't read it if you do not want to know in what states your can get help to have your pet spayed or neutered , Don't read it
if you don't want to know about puppy mills and puppy brokers, the list goes on and I am highly insulted after having been a member here since 2005 to be treated in such a manner as I would not treat anyone else here that way. Don't misread that as "I will not defend myself when pushed", there is a difference.

If you don't wish to have knowledge then don't read my blog, I do not force it on anyone, I do not have an EASY BUTTON that makes you push it before you move on to another post.

Again Jeannie I have to ask as a moderator why you did not stop the bully session earlier but rather became a part of it. You never ever contacted me to find out what I was about, you only contacted me to give me warning and slap on the wrist because your buddies do not know how to handle themselves appropriately with another's opinion.
 

2ndchance

New member
I don't recall asking how you make a living or your education level. I did ask, as Angela, if you made a profit from your blog. We got that idea from YOUR post. In this thread http://www.newf.net/Forums/showthread.php?t=103606 your post read

Doesn't that statement make the reader think you make money from your blog?

Also, I don't remember you stating where you got your info when I looked at your blog. For all we know you got it from another blog or person on the net, not a credible source. If you did state where you got the info I'm sorry I didn't see it. I'd like to see the link to the FDA showing the info you are presenting. Everyone can clearly see you are against the dog food industry. That is your choice, I and many others are not.

This being said, I am sure everyone is aware of the recall and can make their own decisions.

WHAT?? I AM AGAINST THE DOG FOOD COMPANIES? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Apparently the letter I wrote to Diamond dog food about how much I liked their product that I have been using them for 8 years and would resume again as soon as this was over and things were safe , tells people I don't like dog food companies? Oh but how would you know about that ? You did not ask me, again you just presumed to know who I am. I did never stated I would not used Diamond again, I stated that until this is over how can we be sure what is going on and I reference the melamine debacle that went on killing pets for months. It was another groupie here that stated I was against Diamond, that talked of me making money off of my blog, that said I was running around like chicken little and that same person knew nothing about me either. That person made all these assumptions of me and you believed her, shame on you.
 
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