Eh, pretty dumb, but whatever. They clearly don't have a sensible frame of reference to equate owning a pet to being a parent, and I've had pets for over twenty years longer than I've had kids.I wish I could delete your account for that signature. Kudos.
Yup, exactly this. Lot of pet owners in this topic seem to think its a competition or something, its really not.
As long as you are doing your best to care appropriately for the living things that depend on you, that's all that matters.
Anyone can think it's a dumb name if they want, it is their right. It would be like if your gf told everyone you were her bf that would be cool, but if she told everyone in public you were her cutey wootie snookie pie you would probably hide your face. Some things just sound awkward said out loud, like fur baby.It's more like it's MYOB as to what people call their pets. Doesn't affect you any. Sit down.
Yup, exactly this. Lot of pet owners in this topic seem to think its a competition or something, its really not.No pet owners in this topic are acting like that.
Yup, exactly this. Lot of pet owners in this topic seem to think its a competition or something, its really not.You're right in that its not a competition. But its usually not people with pets who start the debate, because they already know its not the same. But pet owners (usually) love their pets very much and dont like people with kids reducing their pets to dumb animals who are worth less than the other partys kids.
It's more like it's MYOB as to what people call their pets. Doesn't affect you any. Sit down.I don't confront anyone about what they say or tell them it is dumb, I just roll my eyes and keep it to myself. You are doing to me what you are telling me not to do to others. Congratulations, you finally learned what contradiction means.
You're right in that its not a competition. But its usually not people with pets who start the debate, because they already know its not the same. But pet owners (usually) love their pets very much and dont like people with kids reducing their pets to dumb animals who are worth less than the other partys kids.
People getting very, very defensive and aggressive when confronted with what should be generally accepted facts.People getting defensive when you decide your opinions are facts
Okay I'll bite. Here is my opinion that I believe is a fact.I'll bite. How so?
A human child has inherently more worth than an animal.
A hidden puppy.What puppy? What kitty?
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A hidden kitty.
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/5/557fc6d2.jpg
But its usually not people with pets who start the debate,
That might be true, but it seems the pet owners are the ones getting hostile and turning a simple conversation into a heated argument.
People getting very, very defensive and aggressive when confronted with what should be generally accepted facts.
It's them counting pets as family. I like it.This debate isn't about calling them family. Most will agree that whoever lives with you can be family. Non-blood relatives and animals alike can be counted and valued as family.
This debate isn't about calling them family. Most will agree that whoever lives with you can be family. Non-blood relatives and animals alike can be counted and valued as family.
This debate is strictly about referring to them as your kids.
I'll bite. How so?
It doesn't bother me much, I take it as a perceived emotional status, moreso than they think the two are somehow equal.
Even a small child that can't walk on it's own yet is more difficult to care for than 90% of cats and dogs.
the reason some of these pet owners are getting defensive and aggressive towards you is because you're coming off as a prick landing judgements to their faces by saying there's something wrong with them.Bingo
That might be true, but it seems the pet owners are the ones getting hostile and turning a simple conversation into a heated argument.
BingoIs it tho
Plus absolutely zero response to someone who does have kids disagreeing with them...despite trying to pull the "you don't understand because you don't have kids" card
Just bullshit from start to finish
Bingo
Plus absolutely zero response to someone who does have kids disagreeing with them...despite trying to pull the "you don't understand because you don't have kids" card
Just bullshit from start to finish
You are likely in the minority if you have kids and think animals are their equals.
You are likely in the minority if you have kids and think animals are their equals.Your response to someone saying a dog has intelligence on par with a toddler was "nah you don't have kids, trust me bro"
You are likely in the minority if you have kids and think animals are their equals.
He also doesn't know what the word "inherently" means, either. The dude is ignorant and defensive.People seem to have a lot of issues with words like inherently and objectively
Cats > brats
kids at least don't want to follow you when nature callsEhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh
I'm just saying cats insist on keeping tabs on you even then sometimes.I assure you, there are quite a few younger kids who do similar.
Meh, some of you are a complete waste of my time and energy. See ya
Meh, some of you are a complete waste of my time and energy. See yaIs it really that hard to just take the L?