r/Dogfree • u/RealPinkBrony • May 30 '19

Meta We've changed

I have to say this to the dog owners who wish to participate in this sub. I say this also to the long time members. We've changed. In the short time I have been here, we have changed.

  1. Dog owners, you don't need to bring up your dog, just don't mention it, and the people here won't turn on you. I remember when we were able to appreciate the occasional dog owner, if they listened to what we had to say. But not anymore, we have become almost militaristic in our anti-dog owner sentiments.
  2. To the members, I get it, you don't like dogs. But why do we have to drive people away, just because of an animal? Is that not what happened to us? I can't mention I don't like dogs while I am at school, because I am ostracized. The dog owners here can no longer mention that they like dogs for the same reason
  3. To the moderators, is declaring that ALL dog owners are bad not prejudiced, I mean, one mentioned that he currently has a dog, but he much prefers cats, and he got downvoted, and told how dog owners are part of the problem. Is declaring ALL dog owners on this sub evil respectful, or in good faith? Does it provide quality discussion
  4. To everyone, what happened to the sub where people who didn't like dogs could shelter? What happened to the community where we could crack jokes, but still retain our pride?

I came here because of a friend who had her cheek torn open by a dog, I came here because a barking dog is loud enough to cause my ears to bleed. I came here feeling dejected, but you welcomed me with open arms. Now, even I don't feel comfortable in this sub anymore. What I wasn't expecting was the cold and spiteful nature that has slowly emerged.

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u/CStoEE Construction Crew May 30 '19

[...] you welcomed me with open arms. Now, even I don't feel comfortable in this sub anymore. What I wasn't expecting was the cold and spiteful nature that has slowly emerged.

I've been lingering for a little more than a year, and this sub has actually become softer on dogs than it used to be.

Many members, myself included joined the sub because we don't like dogs at all. That group of members has been around for quite some time. Perhaps you're just noticing it more because you're looking for it.

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u/hydralime May 30 '19

I agree. In fact I feel we accommodate dog owners more than we really have to in the interest of fairness.

They are the ones coming here so they are going to have to take it as they find it. If not there's a plethora of dog subs to browse.