Begsu1013 A good man

[sushihotwings]

That's cool. If Leon decides to allow Bob to come back at some point and Bob wants to defend himself that is up to Bob at this point. Otherwise there isn't much more to say unless someone wants to clarify their issue with him (aside from the cat picture) which nobody including me enjoys. Peace.
David Lamont

[TNP777]

Here's my 10 cents, my two cents is free...

Animals get hit by cars all the time - I hate the times when I've been the one driving, and I cringe when I see an animal by the side of the road. But IMO some people are wound a little tight on the cat picture. There was no animal abuse or cruelty in the picture, merely what some (many?) believe is bad taste.

I don't begrudge those feelings at all - everyone is entitled to their beliefs. Me, I have always found humor in that picture. It's been around for a LONG time. Maybe I (and others who find similar humor) are a little twisted, and I'm okay if you think that. I like irreverent humor and humor that pokes a little fun at difficult situations or subjects. It helps lighten, at least to me, what can sometimes be a pretty tough world. And again, if that type of humor doesn't jive with you, that's cool. That said, the torches and pitchforks that came out in the other thread were juuuuuuust a little over the top. To quote the late, great Sergeant Hulka, "Lighten up, Francis".

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by TNP777

Here's my 10 cents, my two cents is free...

Animals get hit by cars all the time - I hate the times when I've been the one driving, and I cringe when I see an animal by the side of the road. But IMO some people are wound a little tight on the cat picture. There was no animal abuse or cruelty in the picture, merely what some (many?) believe is bad taste.

I don't begrudge those feelings at all - everyone is entitled to their beliefs. Me, I have always found humor in that picture. It's been around for a LONG time. Maybe I (and others who find similar humor) are a little twisted, and I'm okay if you think that. I like irreverent humor and humor that pokes a little fun at difficult situations or subjects. It helps lighten, at least to me, what can sometimes be a pretty tough world. And again, if that type of humor doesn't jive with you, that's cool. That said, the torches and pitchforks that came out in the other thread were juuuuuuust a little over the top. To quote the late, great Sergeant Hulka, "Lighten up, Francis".

That's easy for you to say. Try putting yourself in another man's shoes for once. The picture was in poor taste. If I have to explain to you the reasons why, then you are denser than I thought.

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

That's easy for you to say. Try putting yourself in another man's shoes for once. The picture was in poor taste. If I have to explain to you the reasons why, then you are denser than I thought.

+1 big time....

[TNP777]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

+1 big time....By the way, is that a pit bull on your avator???

No, that is a chocolate labrador. Her name was Angie, and we had to put her down on December 30, 2015, after she suffered a stroke. She was a wonderful friend and companion, and I still miss her deeply.

She's been my avatar on CU for over 10 years.

edit: here's a better pic

[CMIZ5290]

Beautiful animal, I lost my Jack Russell about a year ago....Sorry Geordie....

[TNP777]

Sorry to hear that, Kevin. I really am.

Making that drive to the vet is really one of the hardest things a man is tasked to do.

[TNP777]

Not going to take the bait and get into another petty back and forth with you Bobby. I said that I don't begrudge others their feelings. If I wasn't clear enough, then I apologize to you in particular and the board in general and will explain further: I definitely understand that many find that picture, and other likewise irreverent pictures, in extremely poor taste, and I understand why they do. Saying that, I found the reaction of many to be way over the top. That's my opinion, and I'm entitled to it. You believe otherwise, and you likewise are entitled to your belief.

Good day, sir.