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  • #1

    Contemporary Asshattery 101

    Srsly.

    I have two Facebooks, one for me and one that is horse related only for braiding but mostly me taking millions of terrible quality pics at local shows that everyone tags and comments on. I love that Facebook page

    I also share interesting/pretty/funny horse related pics that I see throughout the week. I shared one of a paint horse, not terribly over muscled or HYPP H/H or N/H type (not my type) but still obviously a modern type stock horse. The markings on the horse were lovely so I shared.

    I did not think I would ever have to ask someone to keep it nice but some yahoo comments negatively about the horse saying it had too small hooves and was over muscled. *sigh*

    *eyeroll* Then I delete and send a message with an explanation and get this (along with the newfound knowledge that Miss Confo Critique is poor at grammar and sentence structure LOL!!)

    • Monday
      Knotted Pony
      • While I do appreciate your opinion, on this page I share pics for fun. It is in NO WAY meant to be a critique or negative opinion session. I am going to delete the post as it is not complimentary to the owner of the horse and I am not sharing pics to hurt feelings

        I know we all have differing opinions but I don't want critique on this page. I hope you can understand



    • Monday
      Miss Confo Critique
      • It's too bad you have a closed mind about sharing. People should learn about proper equine comformation. How about educating instead of wanting to impress your followers.



    • Tuesday
      Knotted Pony
      • Betsy, so you know, I am from Gig Harbor so although I live in Yelm now, chances are we have or may run into one another. Would you like me to loudly point out any conformational faults of your horse publicly? I didn't think so. Please have compassion for others at least while on my personal property (my Facebook page).

        Oh, and for the record, I rarely hang with the stock horse crowd so trying to impress them isn't my game. Just so we're straight on that



    • Yesterday
      Miss Confo Critique
      • Knotted Pony person, When your personal property is on the internet it is public. I unfriended you so back off. Hope to never run into you Babe.



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    meow!

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    • #3
      LOL
      BUT I UNFRIENDED YOU FIRST!



      I hope you don't run into her in real life, seriously!

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        #4
        I hope I do I'm one of those outspoken types, a red mare if you will.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by twotrudoc View Post
          I hope I do I'm one of those outspoken types, a red mare if you will.
          yeah, but so not worth your thunder!

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          • Original Poster
            #6
            You are supposed to be enabling me, not exhorting me to behave!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by twotrudoc View Post
              You are supposed to be enabling me, not exhorting me to behave!



              I only enable worthwhile endeavors!



              But

              it might be worthwhile after all. record the conversation and turn it into a Xtranormal movie!

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              • #8
                Originally posted by twotrudoc View Post
                You are supposed to be enabling me, not exhorting me to behave!
                I will enable you instead! I always have to behave. It is boring. So..

                You go out and run into her. And Do. Not. Behave. And get someone to record it for us. And I can live vicariously.

                DO IT!!!

                (Enough enabling?)
                Visit us at Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society - www.bluebonnetequine.org

                Want to get involved in rescue or start your own? Check out How to Start a Horse Rescue - www.howtostartarescue.com

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                • Original Poster
                  #9
                  My Droid makes excellent video. Unfortunately, she is not at either the Arab or Dressage show I'm at this weekend. You know I asked around LOL!!!

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                  • Original Poster
                    #10
                    The whole calling me "Babe" thing is what irks me. And really, a capital "B"?????

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by cowgirljenn View Post
                      I will enable you instead! I always have to behave. It is boring. So..

                      You go out and run into her. And Do. Not. Behave. And get someone to record it for us. And I can live vicariously.

                      DO IT!!!

                      (Enough enabling?)
                      Next thing you'll ask for the box wine....

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Alagirl View Post
                        Next thing you'll ask for the box wine....
                        Does that mean you won't share?? I thought you would try to buy my love or something....
                        Visit us at Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society - www.bluebonnetequine.org

                        Want to get involved in rescue or start your own? Check out How to Start a Horse Rescue - www.howtostartarescue.com

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by twotrudoc View Post
                          The whole calling me "Babe" thing is what irks me. And really, a capital "B"?????
                          The babe thing would get me, too.

                          I will try to refrain from calling you babe...
                          Visit us at Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society - www.bluebonnetequine.org

                          Want to get involved in rescue or start your own? Check out How to Start a Horse Rescue - www.howtostartarescue.com

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by cowgirljenn View Post
                            Does that mean you won't share?? I thought you would try to buy my love or something....

                            ROFLMAO.

                            Of course you get to share the box!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Alagirl View Post
                              ROFLMAO.

                              Of course you get to share the box!
                              Whew! I was SO worried!
                              Visit us at Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society - www.bluebonnetequine.org

                              Want to get involved in rescue or start your own? Check out How to Start a Horse Rescue - www.howtostartarescue.com

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                              • #16
                                Boo says kick her in the box....wine (is someone serving wine?)



                                Originally posted by twotrudoc View Post
                                The whole calling me "Babe" thing is what irks me. And really, a capital "B"?????

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                                • #17
                                  This is COTH! We always have Box Wine on tap!

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                                  • #18
                                    Woot! Loves me some wine :-)

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                                    • #19
                                      I love all the perfectly conformed horse photos she has on her page....and the lovely fencing....

                                      Should listen to her.
                                      She knows her stuff.



                                      ... -__-
                                      Clancy 17hh chestnut Dutch WB, '99. Owned and loved since '04 and still goin'!

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                                      • #20
                                        It never failes to amaze me that, in an activity that teaches so much humilty, some people can be so self-righteous about it.
                                        Nudging "Almost Heaven" a little closer still...
                                        http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com

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