I am posting this in Contest and Just Chat, as many never look at Contests. Thanks
After serving for - what? - over two years, as Contest Moderator, I have decided to call it quits. Several reasons.
1. My husband is semi-retired and is recovering nicely from his broken back. I want to enjoy the rest of the summer on the lake with him. In the fall he has to have more surgery, which will keep me busy. He will then retire full time. We are looking forward to enjoying more time together.
2. I am contested-out. One contest a month takes a lot of creativity. Some of the contests (nothin' butt, wearing o the green, name that puppy) take a lots of time. Time I no longer have to spend with the forum
3. I have some philosophilcal differences with this site. I think many people are made to feel unwelcome. From 11 year old little girls who don't know what to do with their sick puppies and read posts that could be very scarry, to people coming to look for a puppy and are bombarded with photos of dogs in shelters (they asked for a puppy) to breeders being made to feel they are terrible people. And yes, when a woman who held her son in her arms just months ago and watched him die is treated with the insensitivity that Donna was treated with - well that probably was my final straw. Three puppies bringing a little tiny bit of happiness to a woman who has suffered so much should not have turned into the hate-fest it was and I'm disappointed that no one in an official capacity stopped it. This used to be a friendly site - I'm afraid it isn't anymore. I just no longer want an "official" role with a site that seems to have gotten so mean spirited.
4. I'm not leaving the site - I'll be on from time to time, but much less.
5. I hope that my contests over the past couple of years have been fun and you all have enjoyed them. Thanks for taking part in them.
Jan  |