TommyGT, cheez, and the various other nonstop "persona" trolls could learn a thing or two from him/her. His/her subtlety and wit are lost on many of today's knuckle-dragging posters. I use the dual pronoun because there is no evidence provided to contradict that TFP was an alt of one our female members, who all seem to have higher than normal intelligence.
edit: sorry didn't read this thread all the way through before posting, I guess it has turned into a pet love thread as an aside? I am not one to go psychotic over pets, but there has been an interesting story in the papers here where I am visiting my grandma in Florida. It was regarding two dogs that are supposed to be euthanized for attacking a child. The psycho pet owner crowd has weighed in their opinion by threatening the lives of county commissioners and shelter volunteers and their families.
So while I do like animals and pets, it is clear to me that some folks have taken that adoration and disconnected their grip on reality. I guess email and social media has made it too easy for these types to voice their warped opinions without the same repercussion as a written letter or face to face. As someone who has gotten drunk and posted stuff here I regret, I can sympathize a bit, but I never remember threatening anyone's life here. The point is that it is too instantaneous and too easy to hide behind anonymity