free cat: to a good home

[Jobu]

I think a suspension is a bit harsh if multiple dog threads on the main page are ok (i am fine with the dog threads btw), I get that some didn't find it funny but it still seems severe.

Btw, if you have a cat please don't let it outside. In the US every year, cats kill 2 BILLION birds and 12 BILLION mammals. It takes 76 years to count to 2 billion. I love cats ... when they are inside. Outside I much prefer native wildlife. (Being outside is also not very good for the cat.)

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Jobu

I think a suspension is a bit harsh if multiple dog threads on the main page are ok (i am fine with the dog threads btw), I get that some didn't find it funny but it still seems severe.

Btw, if you have a cat don't let it outside. In the US every year, cats kill 2 BILLION birds and 12 BILLION mammals. It takes 76 years to count to 2 billion. I love cats, when they are inside. Outside I much prefer native wildlife. (being outside is also not good for cats).

If it takes 76 years to count 2 billion birds, the figures you cite must be from 1940 or earlier, which falls within the prewar framework of the forum.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jobu

I think a suspension is a bit harsh if multiple dog threads on the main page are ok (i am fine with the dog threads btw), I get that some didn't find it funny but it still seems severe.

Btw, if you have a cat don't let it outside. In the US every year, cats kill 2 BILLION birds and 12 BILLION mammals. It takes 76 years to count to 2 billion. I love cats, when they are inside. Outside I much prefer native wildlife. (being outside is also not good for cats).

There is more to it than this thread. This isn't the first time the OP has caused chaos on the board or been suspended. I don't want to babysit a loose canon 24x7. The thread is repulsive. He made his point and is gone. BTW, the dog threads are in good taste. There is a difference and if anyone can't see the difference then that isn't my problem.

[Jobu]

I wasn't aware of previous problems with the OP, combined with the issues people have with this thread (which is unarguably different than the dog threads) I see where you are coming from - maybe not too harsh.


Frank - I dig your math!

Originally Posted by Leon

There is more to it than this thread. This isn't the first time the OP has caused chaos on the board or been suspended. I don't want to babysit a loose canon 24x7. The thread is repulsive. He made his point and is gone. BTW, the dog threads are in good taste. There is a difference and if anyone can't see the difference then that isn't my problem.

[cracker_jack]

Is there any reason this thread can't be deleted from the forum? I get that baseball card topics can be slow but really.

Adopt a pet. Just like my sig line has stated for the past year.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by cracker_jack

Is there any reason this thread can't be deleted from the forum? I get that baseball card topics can be slow but really.

Adopt a pet. Just like my sig line has stated for the past year.

There might be No bigger pet/animal lover than me. As for threads being deleted? They are usually left to set examples and also, so if someone wants to speak their mind, they can.

[Beastmode]

Originally Posted by Leon

There might be No bigger pet/animal lover than me. As for threads being deleted? They are usually left to set examples and also, so if someone wants to speak their mind, they can.

Nope. I'm a bigger animal lover than you. Have 35 chickens, 2 goats, 3 dogs and 2 cats. Kids have fostered over 32 pets from ARF here in North Calif. and everyone has found a home.

That being said, although Bob's post is in poor taste, it did not bother me nor did I take it personally. I did chuckle, but that's just me, I have no line of decency for humor.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Nope. I'm a bigger animal lover than you. Have 35 chickens, 2 goats, 3 dogs and 2 cats. Kids have fostered over 32 pets from ARF here in North Calif. and everyone has found a home.

That being said, although Bob's post is in poor taste, it did not bother me nor did I take it personally. I did chuckle, but that's just me, I have no line of decency for humor.

I took it personally and it bothered me.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Leon

There is more to it than this thread. This isn't the first time the OP has caused chaos on the board or been suspended. I don't want to babysit a loose canon 24x7. The thread is repulsive. He made his point and is gone. BTW, the dog threads are in good taste. There is a difference and if anyone can't see the difference then that isn't my problem.

I think we can all see the difference but in my opinion both threads should have been moved to the water cooler section. While perhaps in poor taste I believe this was just an attempt at humor and did not warrant a suspension or ban. I get that there are animal lovers who are upset. I actually love cats too. Always had a couple around growing up as a kid. But this was just a joke. People are a little too sensitive these days.

[Bicem]

Lame joke with a pic that's been online for like 20 years. I would have personally banned him for lack of originality and humor.

[jb217676]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Lame joke with a pic that's been online for like 20 years. I would have personally banned him for lack of originality and humor.

Ouch!

[deltaarnet]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I think we can all see the difference but in my opinion both threads should have been moved to the water cooler section. While perhaps in poor taste I believe this was just an attempt at humor and did not warrant a suspension or ban. I get that there are animal lovers who are upset. I actually love cats too. Always had a couple around growing up as a kid. But this was just a joke. People are a little too sensitive these days.

A little?

[nameless]

Did the OP call anyone out or talk in a derogatory manner in the original post? I don't think he should have been banned...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by nameless

Did the OP call anyone out or talk in a derogatory manner in the original post? I don't think he should have been banned...

The OP has been a thorn in my side for a long time. I don't know why it is but some members think that just because I am the moderator they have immunity when giving me a hard time. The banishment was the result of not just this thread but several other things too. IF this was the first or second issue with him he would have gotten a warning. Almost everyone who has ever been banned didn't get banned for their first or second issue. My goal is to never ban anyone. Why would I want to as it hurts the forum? That being said when I have had enough, I have had enough. I am not a babysitter and if I am away from the board, or hit the hay early as I did last night, I don't want loose cannons spouting off crap that doesn't belong on this forum.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Leon

The OP has been a thorn in my side for a long time. I don't know why it is but some members think that just because I am the moderator they have immunity when giving me a hard time. The banishment was the result of not just this thread but several other things too. IF this was the first or second issue with him he would have gotten a warning. Almost everyone who has ever been banned didn't get banned for their first or second issue. My goal is to never ban anyone. Why would I want to as it hurts the forum? That being said when I have had enough, I have had enough. I am not a babysitter and if I am away from the board, or hit the hay early as I did last night, I don't want loose cannons spouting off crap that doesn't belong on this forum.

It's your forum, but this seems like an overreaction to a personal dispute. Bob contributes quite a bit to the forum in terms of his opinions and insights as well as sharing a pretty awesome collection. I hope you reconsider your decision if a permanent ban is intended.

[ALR-bishop]

Next thing you know Simon Bond will show up offering aitographed copies of his book.

[gabrinus]

Bob hasn't been the same since Steve McQueen stole his wife...I am going to miss his input on 1950s and 1960s cards.........Jerry