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[LitNetIsGreat]

Maybe hate was a strong word, let's replace that with the phrase "completely indifferent" (though if they set me off sneezing I'm not happy).

Overall, I just can't be doing with pets: more hassle, more money = no joy, I'm not interested, and that's it in a nutshell.

I also dislike some pet owners too, as all they seem to talk about is the damn thing, what it did, what it didn't do etc, etc, really quite dull stuff, I'm not interested. I don't like it when you go around to someone's house and they have a dog that jumps up at you, licking your fingers and smelling. You end up leaving with hairs all over your jeans too. What's all that about?

No, I like animals from a distance. I would readily go to zoos and whatnot, but I wouldn't want to live in one.

I like horses to a degree, they are probably my favourite animal; they are quite graceful and majestic looking creatures, but then again on no level would I want the trouble of keeping one, unless I could afford to pay someone else to clean out the stables, then perhaps I would consider it. I could ride around and pretend to be in a Jane Austen novel, so that would work I suppose.

I don't know why the cat and human thing came into being, maybe the cats just found that they could have a free ride with human beings, that they would feed them and look after them for nothing in return? Spiders aren't really of the same kind. They don't strike me as very domesticated.

Are you sure you want a cat as an avatar, can't I talk you out of it?

[Maximilianus]

Oh and Max - a pair of earphones, what's the thinking behind that? Why not a yogurt pot or a stapler? I ask merely out of curiosity...

Let me tell you. A few weeks ago I was talking to someone with whom I thought we had a great understanding, until I realized how wrong I was. To say it in figurative terms, the person in question wasn't listening to the same music I was listening to, as though I had the headphones on instead of the loudspeakers. As a result, my music apparently "sounded silent", like my user title states at this moment, so when I finally realized about this incompatibility, I decided to commemorate such an awakening of mine by choosing the corresponding image, plus matching user title. It may not make much sense to everyone, but at the time it seemed good imagery to me I hope it's clear now. However, I'm soon to change it again, since my moods are somewhat fluctuating lately.

Because we can't hold and feel other species in the same way as we can with cats. Also, cats are more sociable than many other creatures and more attractive visually.

This is true. I used to have a few rabbits at home, and I liked them very much, and all in all they were nice in their moods, except when I wanted to hold them. Rabbits just don't like being held.

Each creature on our Earth plays it's role. People can be much more disgusting than a rat. An animal can't be base, mean, despicable.

True too. Let's suppose for a moment, and it's just a supposition without giving names, that we have as many despicable humans as we have despicable animals. Under such a scenario, despicable people's role is to be despicable just because they feel like, when they could govern themselves on a different direction, if they really wanted to. On the other hand, a despicable animal has a better reason to be: its ungovernable nature.

I also dislike some pet owners too, as all they seem to talk about is the damn thing, what it did, what it didn't do etc, etc, really quite dull stuff, I'm not interested. I don't like it when you go around to someone's house and they have a dog that jumps up at you, licking your fingers and smelling. You end up leaving with hairs all over your jeans too. What's all that about?

Agreed again, and let's remember pet owners who open their doors so that their pets could freely go do their "business" in the neighbors' gardens next door. Easiest method to keep the house clean from their own pets. They just pick the neighbors' gardens as pet toilets, without paying a fee for it.

[Olga4real]

Maybe hate was a strong word, let's replace that with the phrase "completely indifferent" (though if they set me off sneezing I'm not happy).

I have allergy in spring when poppy blossom, though I haven't stopped loving poppy flowers.

Overall, I just can't be doing with pets: more hassle, more money = no joy, I'm not interested, and that's it in a nutshell.

Isn't it just kind of laziness?

I also dislike some pet owners too, as all they seem to talk about is the damn thing, what it did, what it didn't do etc, etc, really quite dull stuff, I'm not interested. I don't like it when you go around to someone's house and they have a dog that jumps up at you, licking your fingers and smelling. You end up leaving with hairs all over your jeans too. What's all that about?

Agree with you, I feel the same when people talk about their kids or grandkids showing their pictures, talking how talented they are and you must show interest and say 'Oh, what a nice child!' meanwhile you are looking for an excuse to finish this dull conversation

I don't know why the cat and human thing came into being, maybe the cats just found that they could have a free ride with human beings, that they would feed them and look after them for nothing in return? Spiders aren't really of the same kind. They don't strike me as very domesticated.

I would like to express my disagreement with you about this. You probably don't know but cats sense the mood of their owner and hurry to comfort them, showing more affection. I know it is a dull conversation for you but you should know that cat is a mysterious creature, even scientists don't know all about cats.

Are you sure you want a cat as an avatar, can't I talk you out of it?

You made me smile when I read this comment. No I am not sure at all that I want to use this avatar forever but for the moment I don't have anything better. Plus it is a beautiful image isn't it? :-)

[LitNetIsGreat]

Let me tell you. A few weeks ago I was talking to someone with whom I thought we had a great understanding, until I realized how wrong I was. To say it in figurative terms, the person in question wasn't listening to the same music I was listening to, as though I had the headphones on instead of the loudspeakers. As a result, my music apparently "sounded silent", like my user title states at this moment, so when I finally realized about this incompatibility, I decided to commemorate such an awakening of mine by choosing the corresponding image, plus matching user title. It may not make much sense to everyone, but at the time it seemed good imagery to me I hope it's clear now. However, I'm soon to change it again, since my moods are somewhat fluctuating lately.

Max that is a wonderful story thanks for sharing that - I never suspected that there was a story like that behind the avatar - I just thought you liked music or something. I take it back completely. I hope that the misunderstanding didn't cause you too much distress.


Olga, Olga, Olga, tut, tut. You see I got to the end of your post and all the time I thought it was Brian shouting down at me in a bad mood (he had a cat avatar before you see) it's all terribly confusing for me - I was about to say "easy on Brian there old pal" but then I realised it wasn't him speaking at all. This is one of the problems I have when people change their avatars all the time - it disturbs me somewhat, it's very confusing for me you know.

I have allergy in spring when poppy blossom, though I haven't stopped loving poppy flowers.

Yes but poppy blossom doesn't jump up at you, rub again your leg and get in the way!

Isn't it just kind of laziness?

Indeed, but it is noble laziness. While I save time and money by not mucking out animals or taking dogs for walks at 6am in the frost I'm doing other things, much more rewarding things like drinking fresh coffee or reading.

Agree with you, I feel the same when people talk about their kids or grandkids showing their pictures, talking how talented they are and you must show interest and say 'Oh, what a nice child!' meanwhile you are looking for an excuse to finish this dull conversation.

Oh yes I know, hell is other people for sure, but we must endure I suppose.

I would like to express my disagreement with you about this...

Oh, OK, OK, it's too early, I'm sure cats have some redeeming features, but the one my mum owned when I was younger simply took advantage of our hospitality. You would never see the damn thing in summer, but in the winter it would steal the best spot in front of the fire (and make me sneeze) it treated our house like a hotel and didn't pay into the bargain!

You made me smile when I read this comment. No I am not sure at all that I want to use this avatar forever but for the moment I don't have anything better. Plus it is a beautiful image isn't it? :-)

Ha, ha so underneath that hard exterior there is a smile after all breaking through the clouds. OK, I don't want to push you to change your avatar, we all have to make our own choices in life, good or bad, right or wrong, but there is always something better out there in the realms of art. Good luck in your hunting!

[Olga4real]

Olga, Olga, Olga, tut, tut. You see I got to the end of your post and all the time I thought it was Brian shouting down at me in a bad mood (he had a cat avatar before you see) it's all terribly confusing for me - I was about to say "easy on Brian there old pal" but then I realised it wasn't him speaking at all. This is one of the problems I have when people change their avatars all the time - it disturbs me somewhat, it's very confusing for me you know.

I am really sorry that you felt that I/Brian shouted at you writing my replies - I was smiling all the time. My apology for confusing you it wasn't my intention.

Indeed, but it is noble laziness. While I save time and money by not mucking out animals or taking dogs for walks at 6am in the frost I'm doing other things, much more rewarding things like drinking fresh coffee or reading.

I feel pity for you, you are lacking in the opportunity of enjoying the company of an animal. I guess you heard that these little creatures help people to overcome depression, normalize blood pressure and improve our emotional level. But as I see it is not your choice and you can't change it. However, I have personally met people who changed their attitudes toward cats - love for animals can be infectious - so be aware of it.

You can be drinking coffee and reading with sleeping cat in your lap - sounds like a nightmare to you :-) doesn't it?

Oh, OK, OK, it's too early, I'm sure cats have some redeeming features, but the one my mum owned when I was younger simply took advantage of our hospitality. You would never see the damn thing in summer, but in the winter it would steal the best spot in front of the fire (and make me sneeze) it treated our house like a hotel and didn't pay into the bargain!

Here I feel pity for that cat - it works both ways - if you don't pet him, don't show any affection - he will use what he can - the heat of the fire and left overs.

[Olga4real]

Oh, OK, OK, it's too early, I'm sure cats have some redeeming features, but the one my mum owned when I was younger simply took advantage of our hospitality. You would never see the damn thing in summer, but in the winter it would steal the best spot in front of the fire (and make me sneeze) it treated our house like a hotel and didn't pay into the bargain!

Almost forgot to say that you used the cat to keep mice away from your house and he used you in return. So maybe you had to pay him for being on duty 24/7. Just calculate a little, where those leftovers and a little place next to the fire equal for his hard working struggling and fighting mice sacrificing his free time? Who took advantage?

[Emil Miller]

I don't know why the cat and human thing came into being, maybe the cats just found that they could have a free ride with human beings, that they would feed them and look after them for nothing in return?

The human/cat relationship came into being at the dawn of civilisation in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians stored their grain in warehouses but soon found that it was being ruined by mice. Then they discovered that cats could catch the mice and save them from starvation. They worshiped cats as gods and it was forbidden to kill one on pain of death. If you go to the Vatican in Rome, among the many treasures there you can find a mummified cat, because the Egyptians also treated their cats like their kings.
You are right about cats leaving fur on your clothes but it's a small price to pay for the joy of seeing them curled up on your lap and to hear them purring with pleasure at the thought that they have such an accommodating master.

[Olga4real]

The human/cat relationship came into being at the dawn of civilisation in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians stored their grain in warehouses but soon found that it was being ruined by mice. Then they discovered that cats could catch the mice and save them from starvation. They worshiped cats as gods and it was forbidden to kill one on pain of death. If you go to the Vatican in Rome, among the many treasures there you can find a mummified cat, because the Egyptians also treated their cats like their kings.
You are right about cats leaving fur on your clothes but it's a small price to pay for the joy of seeing them curled up on your lap and to hear them purring with pleasure at the thought that they have such an accommodating master.

Brian, I think Neely knows about it, like most of people do. Those who don't like cats just don't care about Egyptians and their mumificated cats. I tolerate if somebody don't like cats all I want is to understand WHY. Why a part of mankind loves or even adores cats the other dislikes or even hates?
I understand that in Middle Age superstitious people feared cats but now...

[LitNetIsGreat]

Almost forgot to say that you used the cat to keep mice away from your house and he used you in return. So maybe you had to pay him for being on duty 24/7. Just calculate a little, where those leftovers and a little place next to the fire equal for his hard working struggling and fighting mice sacrificing his free time? Who took advantage?

Nah, that damn cat never did a days work in her life, just laid around in winter, came in for munch in summer and then went partying - just like a teenager.

Pah cats and cat people, humbug!

[Maximilianus]

Max that is a wonderful story thanks for sharing that - I never suspected that there was a story like that behind the avatar - I just thought you liked music or something. I take it back completely. I hope that the misunderstanding didn't cause you too much distress.

Welcome, and thanks for reading and understanding!
So far all my avatars have had a reason to be, like a story behind them that somehow bears a connection with some episode of my own story. Such is life, I assume, like a box of chocolates... you never know what avatar you're gonna get until the box is dead open

Nah, that damn cat never did a days work in her life, just laid around in winter, came in for munch in summer and then went partying - just like a teenager.

Pah cats and cat people, humbug!

Olga, I found a couple of sites hosting a few royalty-free feline-related pictures, in case you like any of them. Some are repeated across sites though. Here they are:

http://www.clker.com/cliparts/0/c/c/..._01.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/e/a/7/..._02.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/5/5/d/..._01.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/4/0/3/..._01.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/9/d/f/..._01.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/a/3/3/..._01.svg.hi.png

http://www.freeclipartnow.com/animals/lions/
http://www.freeclipartnow.com/animals/tigers/
http://www.freeclipartnow.com/animals/jaguars/

[Olga4real]

Nah, that damn cat never did a days work in her life, just laid around in winter, came in for munch in summer and then went partying - just like a teenager.

Pah cats and cat people, humbug!

That's why I use this picture as my avatar. I wish I could partying every day like a teenager!

Talking seriously - she /your cat/ didn't have to be around the house all the time, it was enough that mice felt her smell in the house and didn't dare to enter it. I am a catologist :-) and know much about cats - I have 3 cats at the moment watch and observe them. Plus I used to bring up kitties replacing their mother when people just throw them in the tray and my friends found them before they died of starvation among trash. It would be more human to kill them then to leave them dying slowly. Some people leave dogs tied to a tree in the woods or leave a box with puppies along the highway. Now you know why I prefer to protect animals.

Olga, I found a couple of sites hosting a few royalty-free feline-related pictures, in case you like any of them. Some are repeated across sites though. Here they are:
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/0/c/c/..._01.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/e/a/7/..._02.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/5/5/d/..._01.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/4/0/3/..._01.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/9/d/f/..._01.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/a/3/3/..._01.svg.hi.png

http://www.freeclipartnow.com/animals/lions/
http://www.freeclipartnow.com/animals/tigers/
http://www.freeclipartnow.com/animals/jaguars/

Thank you Maximilianus! I spent more than one hour looking at these images . I love them all! However I decided to keep my present cat image for a while (it looks like my cat Panteleimon), when I get bored with it
I will change for some mad tiger or so.

[Maximilianus]

You're very welcome

[Dreamwoven]

I have an avatar that I would like to use, but have no idea how to add it. If I go to My Profile and then go to View Profile I get to a page which has a lot of squiggles in each like Title Text Color #3e3e3e. Is this the page I need to add an avatar? How would I do that?

[Calidore]

I have an avatar that I would like to use, but have no idea how to add it. If I go to My Profile and then go to View Profile I get to a page which has a lot of squiggles in each like Title Text Color #3e3e3e. Is this the page I need to add an avatar? How would I do that?

Hi, Dreamwoven. You'd click on "Settings" at the top right of the screen, then "Edit Avatar" on the left.