Dogs are so gross

[MelBridgeman]

No they aren't

[Flacker]

Originally Posted by Sliver

OMG. WTF are you talking about? You're suggesting this topic is of no interest or value to the forum and I replied with some concrete numbers to illustrate the point that although you may not want to talk about it, there is clearly interest in the topic.

I don't get off on those numbers, it was just support for my reply to you. And then you turn that around to give me a gold star?

Haha, that's simultaneously hilarious and pathetic.

Then maybe have some tact. You talk of other people discussing their interests, things they like, you know hobbies. Your hobby and interests is disliking (fearing mostly) dogs and bears?

Even your posts in car threads are usually bashing on something (Nissan for example).

I come here primarily because people are mostly genuine and helpful. I don't think saying people's pets, who most would view as family members, are gross, adds a lot to the community. All triggered because you learned about anal scent glands in dogs.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Sliver threads are the best, he takes that part of you that goes "I effing hate this random thing that I know isn't really rational" then he gets vocal and tries to rationalize them. Even if you don't agree, it's always a good ride

1000% this. As soon as I saw this thread, I clicked to open it. I might completely disagree, but honestly that is the best part. There's no conversation if everyone opens it and basically types "###".

I just hope there's no witch hunt here to chase Sliver away, because his threads and comments are great.

[Party Elephant]

Originally Posted by Slava

1000% this. As soon as I saw this thread, I clicked to open it. I might completely disagree, but honestly that is the best part. There's no conversation if everyone opens it and basically types "###".

I just hope there's no witch hunt here to chase Sliver away, because his threads and comments are great.

Nobody does it like Sliver, that's for sure.

I drove through the Banff/Jasper highway recently and couldn't help chuckling about Sliver's "build more mountain town" threads

[Barnet Flame]

I completely disagree with the OP.

However, I always look forward to a Sliver thread.

[Barnet Flame]

Originally Posted by Slava

1000% this. As soon as I saw this thread, I clicked to open it. I might completely disagree, but honestly that is the best part. There's no conversation if everyone opens it and basically types "###".

I just hope there's no witch hunt here to chase Sliver away, because his threads and comments are great.

Haha, this.

There has to be at least an element of disagreement. Even with people coming together to discuss a shared interest.

I sometimes think my wife believes I spend all my time on here posting things like, “oh yes I couldn’t agree more with you!!!! The Flames are indeed the bestest team in the world!”

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Flacker

Then maybe have some tact. You talk of other people discussing their interests, things they like, you know hobbies. Your hobby and interests is disliking (fearing mostly) dogs and bears?

Even your posts in car threads are usually bashing on something (Nissan for example).

I come here primarily because people are mostly genuine and helpful. I don't think saying people's pets, who most would view as family members, are gross, adds a lot to the community. All triggered because you learned about anal scent glands in dogs.

Some guys like positivity. I hate it. I like negativity and bashing stuff. Whatever. My friends and I have hilarious conversations just riffing on dumb #### we don't like. I wish they were on CP. There'd be like eight more Slivers.

There is a super simple solution for you, though. Just put me on ignore and don't go into Sliver threads. That won't be hard because I'm probably making - on average - like two or three threads a year. Hardly that prolific, so not difficult to avoid me.

[btimbit]

That's also the world we live in though, people online get really upset if you state your opinion. People just want to hear their opinion come out of your mouth (or I guess... Fingers)

[soreshins]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

I say this as someone who absolutely adores dogs and finds immense value in them, and yet, I can still understand why someone fully doesn't want a dog to get too close to them. They're adorable and kinda disgusting. This picture should sum up the entire thread.

My dog loves West Bragg for the horse poop. He would happily eat his body weight in horse poop if we let him.

Still love the dirty wee bugger though

He also tries to sneak rabbit poop when we aren’t looking but I’m wise to his scheming now

[djsFlames]

Yeah lighten up guys. Slivers hurt fingers, not feelings.

[Barnet Flame]

Originally Posted by btimbit

That's also the world we live in though, people online get really upset if you state your opinion. People just want to hear their opinion come out of your mouth (or I guess... Fingers)

I dictate my posts to my PA.

[CaptainCrunch]

The question comes out, yeah, Dog's can absolutely be gross, they eat poop, can stink. fire out room clearing farts and not take responsibility for it. Drool like an insane asylum inmate.



But, unlike Cats, Dogs are an open book, you know when they love you, you know their emotions. They hide nothing.


Meanwhile Cats, For every hour they're not sleeping, they're plotting your death. if they had evolved a proper thumb, you'd be tasking the pillow in the middle of the night. Sure Cats show affection, when they want something. They have a low opinion of their master's IQ and survivability. They're not bringing you that dead bird or rat because they love you and want to show you with a gift. They think you . . . human are too stupid to survive on your own.



Cat's may be clean to a fault, they feel an overwhelming need to poop in the same spot. But like most villains its because they're OCD. If they could turn on a tap they'd spend 20 hours a day washing their paws while staring in your mirror and wondering where they can buy a cheap sniper rifle so they can kill you.


Dog's might be gross, but at least you can trust them.

[djsFlames]

You think cats hide things?

They're just independent. Kind of like people. Except people actually hide things.

I'd say when a cat comes to you it's more rewarding because it doesn't smother you by default.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Flacker

Get some new material Sliver, this is a played out, old bit.

Also, "germs", shows the breadth of knowledge we are dealing with here.

Are you serious! Sliver is the only poster I know that can turn an ordinary discussion into a legendary thread. Guys a genious

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

The question comes out, yeah, Dog's can absolutely be gross, they eat poop, can stink. fire out room clearing farts and not take responsibility for it. Drool like an insane asylum inmate.



But, unlike Cats, Dogs are an open book, you know when they love you, you know their emotions. They hide nothing.


Meanwhile Cats, For every hour they're not sleeping, they're plotting your death. if they had evolved a proper thumb, you'd be tasking the pillow in the middle of the night. Sure Cats show affection, when they want something. They have a low opinion of their master's IQ and survivability. They're not bringing you that dead bird or rat because they love you and want to show you with a gift. They think you . . . human are too stupid to survive on your own.



Cat's may be clean to a fault, they feel an overwhelming need to poop in the same spot. But like most villains its because they're OCD. If they could turn on a tap they'd spend 20 hours a day washing their paws while staring in your mirror and wondering where they can buy a cheap sniper rifle so they can kill you.


Dog's might be gross, but at least you can trust them.

Cats help you keep your edge.

They are like little four legged furry Cato Fong.........

[keratosis]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Cats help you keep your edge.



They are like little four legged furry Cato Fong.........

They hate everyone equally. No discrimination. Little balls of hate. The minute you do something they don't like they let you know. That's why I like them.

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[peter12]

Dogs are fun. They are wonderful creatures who have spent thousands of years with us and usually show that with tremendous love. They are also usually quite hilarious and provide a ton of intentional and unintentional laughs.

That said, they are a lot of work and they do sometimes poop everywhere.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Some guys like positivity. I hate it. I like negativity and bashing stuff. Whatever. My friends and I have hilarious conversations just riffing on dumb #### we don't like. I wish they were on CP. There'd be like eight more Slivers.

There is a super simple solution for you, though. Just put me on ignore and don't go into Sliver threads. That won't be hard because I'm probably making - on average - like two or three threads a year. Hardly that prolific, so not difficult to avoid me.

[foshizzle11]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

Can we talk about whose dogs actually eat poop??
My dog would never eat poop. Did I get a rare breed?

ya, I agree, I have one dog who does and one who doesn't.

The one who doesn't eat dog turds will roll around in anything on hikes that is super nasty though, but won't eat poo.

The one who eats poo, doesn't roll in the weird stuff. So which one is better?

Both are gross.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

I like dogs, but I don't own one. The grossness being the single biggest reason, but the work that is involved is close second.

One of my favorite things is a perfectly trained dog completely loyal to its master. The master just walks around doing their thing and the dog keeps up. No commands, no hassle. The dog just knows what to do.

The problem is the level of commitment required to get to that point is too much for me. And even if you got to that point, you simply can't get around the grossness part any way you slice it.

Therefore I just let me friends have dogs and I enjoy them in small doses.

This is part of what bothers me. You take a thing with thoughts, feelings and desires and remove its freewill and break its spirit until all interactions and behaviours are optimized for you.

I LOVE animals, and will probably keep adopting them while there are a bunch suffering alone in small cages at the shelter because we insist on breeding more of them. That said, I think the concept of pet ownership is totally messed up.

I still haven't heard a compelling reason as to why the life of a dog or cat is worth more than the factory farm chicken or cow that lives a dreadful life only to be slaughtered and keep the cuter dogs and cats alive to serve their largely one way relationships with us.