Can't even mention felines now!

Hi Dave, I don't know who you pm'd but it wasn't me otherwise you would have had a reply.
Let's make it clear, yet again, as to why any threads regarding the the deterrents for keeping cats out of gardens has been restricted to a Sticky Thread [which is closed] and which basically is recommended methods of deterring cats. History and experience has shown that once such a thread gets momentum it starts off amicably and with people recommending methods which, to them, are humane. Unfortunately, what happens then is that some people with a dislike and grudge against cats and the like take it further venting their spleen and hate of cats by proposing less humane methods. That then escalates with Cat Lovers coming back and protesting vehemently about the anti-cat posts and before you know it, but predictably, the claws are out and the fur is flying.
It is one of those subjects is cannot fail to be emotive and cause problems and because of the repeated problems, and to keep the peace, it was decided by Admin to collect recommended methods of deterring cats and put them into a closed Sticky thread to prevent further cat fights. There are other subjects that are just as, if not even more so, emotive and to be fair to all and keep reasonable peace, humour and bon homie at a GC high we also have to take action on them.
I am not going to delete this Thread but I am going to refer it to Admin for discussion and further reflection.

 

Hi Dave, well, I apologise for the lack of a reply to your pm, but it may have been that that particular Mod has been absent due to family pressures. Would you mind pm'ing me with the name of the Mod so that we can find out why and perhaps give you a reason.
As I said the matter of Cat threads has now been referred for further reflection and discussion about how we deal with such threads. It is a difficult subject for the reasons stated earlier but if you could leave the matter with us for the time being I would be grateful.

 

It's the same on other forums sadly.

 

Hi Dave, there has been a discussion on the matter and it appears that we will go ahead with a trial period of unlocking the Cat Thread and merging any other future threads relating to HUMANE methods to deter cats from gardens. So I guess the future of the thread is now up to people not getting catty, not showing their claws or
misusing the litter box.

 

May I suggest that the Mods keep a close eye on the thread and immediately remove any offensive post - and give the poster a friendly warning.

Some members may say that it should be stronger than a friendly warning but I understand when people have been continuously wound up by the misdemeanours of our feline friends.

Signed, a cat lover.

 

It will be one the the main things that Admin will do while letting the Cat Thread take a walk. It's going to be emotive but if people will show restraint in how they word and propose methods that will more than help this effort to continue the thread.

 

And so say we all!!

 

New thread started now & stickied with the deterrent ideas thread..

Thanks

Marley..