Nina, As much as I love you, I do not agree with your saying that incorrect information is being presented as matter-of-fact. Can you please post specific examples of this happening? Anytime this does happen, usually someone here can clarify. I have not gone anywhere, am here every single day, and have not seen this happening as you say. Yes, it's true that many long time members are not around, but we don't know all the reasons for each one's absence. I know Elizabeth left because of personal reasons, and you said you had a lot going on recently so were going digest for a while. As someone who is very active on this site, I was disappointed to read your post because I do not feel the same way you do. Some OT, yes, BUT, fortunately we aren't seeing much going on in the way of people needing FeLV help, so the OT does help keep the group active when there is not a lot going on. I agree that the mean spirited stuff should not happen, however, there are only three instances that I know of in the past year, all three in the past 3 months, and 2 of those have been resolved and the other I believe the same in a matter of days. I do not see that this list is in the danger that you do. There are people here to help when help is needed.
Respectfully, :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ----- Original Message ---- From: Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; "[email protected]" <[email protected]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 6:11:44 PM Subject: James are you out there? James, I know you have had medical issues and are not able to frequent the felvtalk list as much as you'd like. I have gone digest and am not checking the list regularly either, but someone forwarded the post below to the felv-off topic group from felvtalk and I thought you should be aware of the downward spiral our beloved list has taken. As we've discussed in the past, ot discussions never upset me as long as they were not mean spirited or inappropriate topics for any 'pg' sort of gathering. Some of the happy stories shared in the past were very refreshing when intermingled with the inherent sadness that comes with having loved ones suffer from felv. It greatly saddens me to report to you that many of the long time members of this group have dropped off and it is no longer the comforting source of information and support it once was. It would be bad enough if mean-spirited ot discussion was the worst of what was happening, but that is not the only thing plaguing the list. With the absence of some of the lists more experienced caregivers, some of the information now being presented in a matter-of-fact sort of way is not only incorrect, but down right dangerous for the health of those we so wish to help. If something isn't done to get things under control soon, I fear the list that has meant so much to so many will never be the same again. It is sad on so many levels, but especially so for all the loving guardians of felv pos cats that will no longer have it as the valuable resource it once was for me and so many others. Hopeful that something can be done, Nina Subject: Re: Susan and hunting From: "Malone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:02:56 -0600 To: <[email protected]> You truly make me ill. I pray that someday you feel good enough about yourself not to have to belittle and berate others. This used to be a place to come and get help from those that were all going through a difficult time with their beloved felines, and you have turned this forum into a place to belittle and berate others. Not only off topic but you are being prejudice and hateful. I will find an organization that is truly able to help me with my most beloved felines. This surely isn’t the forum for those that want to learn to help preserve the life of their feline friends that are infected with this hideous virus. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/
