Missing pet may have been used in dog fighting (From Basildon Recorder)
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Missing dog Willow returns home wounded
2:21pm Monday 8th October 2012 in News By Gina Marden
Missing pet may have been used in dog fighting
A PET, missing from her home for three months’, may have been used as bait to train savage fighting dogs.
Beloved family pet Willow - a terrier cross - turned up after a homeowner found the terrified dog dumped in a garden in Church Road, Basildon.
She was covered in nasty wounds and cuts.
Willow went missing from the garden of her owners' home in Hinckfield Place, Basildon in June.
Comments(52)
black jack ketchum
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3:37pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Sorry but if the dog had been used as a bait dog it would be dead not wounded
emcee
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3:51pm Mon 8 Oct 12
The Echo really do take the biscuit. The use of the word "may" is no defence against shoddy reporting.
This dog "may" have been through a lot of things. It "may" have been used as a bait dog (although I doubt it) but it "may" have been attacked by another stray dog or it "may" have been run over by a car or it "may" have been abused by another human or it "may"... and so it goes on.
Leave the sansationalism to the big boy press because your efforts as a local rag are laughable and, quite frankly, embarassing.
This dog "may" have been through a lot of things. It "may" have been used as a bait dog (although I doubt it) but it "may" have been attacked by another stray dog or it "may" have been run over by a car or it "may" have been abused by another human or it "may"... and so it goes on.
Leave the sansationalism to the big boy press because your efforts as a local rag are laughable and, quite frankly, embarassing.
mrs m boone
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4:07pm Mon 8 Oct 12
not one of you have said hope the dog is ok and that he/she makes a full recovery no matter what did this,so frankly you are embarassing.Anyway hope your dog makes afull recovery and the dog get's over this ordeal,and back where he/she belongs
Nebs
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4:13pm Mon 8 Oct 12
emcee wrote:It may have just had a night out at Churchills.
The Echo really do take the biscuit. The use of the word "may" is no defence against shoddy reporting.
This dog "may" have been through a lot of things. It "may" have been used as a bait dog (although I doubt it) but it "may" have been attacked by another stray dog or it "may" have been run over by a car or it "may" have been abused by another human or it "may"... and so it goes on.
Leave the sansationalism to the big boy press because your efforts as a local rag are laughable and, quite frankly, embarassing.
Rich+Carol
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4:36pm Mon 8 Oct 12
black jack ketchum wrote:Absolutley correct. Dogs used for baiting and training die.
Sorry but if the dog had been used as a bait dog it would be dead not wounded
Steve H
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4:37pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Nebs wrote:lol
emcee wrote:It may have just had a night out at Churchills.
The Echo really do take the biscuit. The use of the word "may" is no defence against shoddy reporting.
This dog "may" have been through a lot of things. It "may" have been used as a bait dog (although I doubt it) but it "may" have been attacked by another stray dog or it "may" have been run over by a car or it "may" have been abused by another human or it "may"... and so it goes on.
Leave the sansationalism to the big boy press because your efforts as a local rag are laughable and, quite frankly, embarassing.
SpaffSpiff84
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4:46pm Mon 8 Oct 12
I dont think dear old gina marden understands the gravity of dog fighting, if you seriously think a dog can be used as "bait" for 3 months and just have a few "wounds & cuts" you need to take a long look at yourself in the mirror and ask "is reporting really for me? Would i not be better equipped to deal with the hectic task of stacking supermarket shelves? Or cooking dinner in preperation for the daily return home of somebody who does a real job?"
maxell
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4:51pm Mon 8 Oct 12
I think the dog maybe tougher than it looks going by the picture if I am correct it looks like its just dispatched a tiger
Olivia2847
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4:59pm Mon 8 Oct 12
black jack ketchum wrote:Exactly .....
Sorry but if the dog had been used as a bait dog it would be dead not wounded
muffindamule
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5:21pm Mon 8 Oct 12
SpaffSpiff84 wrote:Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned (according to Bill Congreve).
I dont think dear old gina marden understands the gravity of dog fighting, if you seriously think a dog can be used as "bait" for 3 months and just have a few "wounds & cuts" you need to take a long look at yourself in the mirror and ask "is reporting really for me? Would i not be better equipped to deal with the hectic task of stacking supermarket shelves? Or cooking dinner in preperation for the daily return home of somebody who does a real job?"
You're a brave man Spaffy !
Anderson813
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9:28pm Mon 8 Oct 12
It MAY have been taken by aliens or had a nasty hang-gliding accident as well??
p1966k
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9:33pm Mon 8 Oct 12
More of the usual sick uncaring stupidity from idiot Southenders. I hope the dog recovers, and those responsible for whatever abuse that dog suffered are arrested. As for the idiots who wrote above, get a brain cell.
badgerlemerre
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9:38pm Mon 8 Oct 12
p1966k wrote:Where have any of us shown ourselves to be 'uncaring'? I love dogs as much as the next person but we're all talking about shoddy reporting. Since when was '1966' short for 'ric'?
More of the usual sick uncaring stupidity from idiot Southenders. I hope the dog recovers, and those responsible for whatever abuse that dog suffered are arrested. As for the idiots who wrote above, get a brain cell.
Brunning999
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9:48pm Mon 8 Oct 12
That dog would not even make a decent meal for a sausage dog.
missy1977
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12:18pm Tue 9 Oct 12
My good god what the hell is wrong with you people? The way you attack the echo and the lady who writes this is disgusting. At least she has a job and isnt claiming benefits. My grammar & english isnt the best I must admit does that make me a bad person? I suppose I will get spoken to badly now and abused but I wouldnt expect anything less from you keyboard warriors who attack anyone who comments on here daily & the people who write the stories, shame on you all. Going back to the story I hope the dog gets over whatever happened to it the poor thing, and just for the record I work with animal rescue & many dogs do survive from being used as bait but I do agree this type of dog would not have been used as bait.
muffindamule
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12:27pm Tue 9 Oct 12
missy1977 wrote:Some of the comments are a little unfair at times but I think one has to accept that they are often made tongue in cheek.
My good god what the hell is wrong with you people? The way you attack the echo and the lady who writes this is disgusting. At least she has a job and isnt claiming benefits. My grammar & english isnt the best I must admit does that make me a bad person? I suppose I will get spoken to badly now and abused but I wouldnt expect anything less from you keyboard warriors who attack anyone who comments on here daily & the people who write the stories, shame on you all. Going back to the story I hope the dog gets over whatever happened to it the poor thing, and just for the record I work with animal rescue & many dogs do survive from being used as bait but I do agree this type of dog would not have been used as bait.
Nice to hear of your work with Animal Rescue anyway , Mrs. Marsden.
;-)
Essex1
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12:29pm Tue 9 Oct 12
missy1977 wrote:People may not have expressed themselves as you would like, however they make a good point. It is shoddy and sensationalised "writing", and while she may have a job, she is not, in my opinion, doing it very well.
My good god what the hell is wrong with you people? The way you attack the echo and the lady who writes this is disgusting. At least she has a job and isnt claiming benefits. My grammar & english isnt the best I must admit does that make me a bad person? I suppose I will get spoken to badly now and abused but I wouldnt expect anything less from you keyboard warriors who attack anyone who comments on here daily & the people who write the stories, shame on you all. Going back to the story I hope the dog gets over whatever happened to it the poor thing, and just for the record I work with animal rescue & many dogs do survive from being used as bait but I do agree this type of dog would not have been used as bait.
missy1977
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12:42pm Tue 9 Oct 12
I suppose im just shocked that people actually take so much time out their day to pick this womans work to pieces, I read the story and a few comments then carry on with my day. Ive only said my bit today as I cannot believe that some of the same people comment on here day after day, and its the same old rubbish. Yes her work isnt the best but for gods sake to sit here like they do daily and mock her and many others who comment is very very sad.
E -Typo
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12:43pm Tue 9 Oct 12
muffindamule wrote:My gut feelingis that missy may have bin born in 1977 so if she had a daughter she would likily be no older than about 16 at most so not likely to be ......come to think of it that mite explain a thing or two.
missy1977 wrote:Some of the comments are a little unfair at times but I think one has to accept that they are often made tongue in cheek.
My good god what the hell is wrong with you people? The way you attack the echo and the lady who writes this is disgusting. At least she has a job and isnt claiming benefits. My grammar & english isnt the best I must admit does that make me a bad person? I suppose I will get spoken to badly now and abused but I wouldnt expect anything less from you keyboard warriors who attack anyone who comments on here daily & the people who write the stories, shame on you all. Going back to the story I hope the dog gets over whatever happened to it the poor thing, and just for the record I work with animal rescue & many dogs do survive from being used as bait but I do agree this type of dog would not have been used as bait.
Nice to hear of your work with Animal Rescue anyway , Mrs. Marsden.
;-)
missy1977
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12:52pm Tue 9 Oct 12
E -Typo wrote:Oh what a great come back. My gut feeling is your a sad man with no wife/partner who has to mock people on a local paper website to get to communicate to anyone, am I right? Yes thought so.
muffindamule wrote:My gut feelingis that missy may have bin born in 1977 so if she had a daughter she would likily be no older than about 16 at most so not likely to be ......come to think of it that mite explain a thing or two.
missy1977 wrote:Some of the comments are a little unfair at times but I think one has to accept that they are often made tongue in cheek.
My good god what the hell is wrong with you people? The way you attack the echo and the lady who writes this is disgusting. At least she has a job and isnt claiming benefits. My grammar & english isnt the best I must admit does that make me a bad person? I suppose I will get spoken to badly now and abused but I wouldnt expect anything less from you keyboard warriors who attack anyone who comments on here daily & the people who write the stories, shame on you all. Going back to the story I hope the dog gets over whatever happened to it the poor thing, and just for the record I work with animal rescue & many dogs do survive from being used as bait but I do agree this type of dog would not have been used as bait.
Nice to hear of your work with Animal Rescue anyway , Mrs. Marsden.
;-)
missy1977
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12:53pm Tue 9 Oct 12
missy1977 wrote:Ps your spelling is brilliant.
E -Typo wrote:Oh what a great come back. My gut feeling is your a sad man with no wife/partner who has to mock people on a local paper website to get to communicate to anyone, am I right? Yes thought so.
muffindamule wrote:My gut feelingis that missy may have bin born in 1977 so if she had a daughter she would likily be no older than about 16 at most so not likely to be ......come to think of it that mite explain a thing or two.
missy1977 wrote:Some of the comments are a little unfair at times but I think one has to accept that they are often made tongue in cheek.
My good god what the hell is wrong with you people? The way you attack the echo and the lady who writes this is disgusting. At least she has a job and isnt claiming benefits. My grammar & english isnt the best I must admit does that make me a bad person? I suppose I will get spoken to badly now and abused but I wouldnt expect anything less from you keyboard warriors who attack anyone who comments on here daily & the people who write the stories, shame on you all. Going back to the story I hope the dog gets over whatever happened to it the poor thing, and just for the record I work with animal rescue & many dogs do survive from being used as bait but I do agree this type of dog would not have been used as bait.
Nice to hear of your work with Animal Rescue anyway , Mrs. Marsden.
;-)
SpaffSpiff84
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2:02pm Tue 9 Oct 12
chill out granny! jeez somebodies got the painters round or what
missy1977
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2:08pm Tue 9 Oct 12
SpaffSpiff84 wrote:Another intelligent come back, my god and you try and mock the echo hahaha. I bet I can guess where your from lol.
chill out granny! jeez somebodies got the painters round or what
ducky18
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2:25pm Tue 9 Oct 12
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
smithy741
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2:49pm Tue 9 Oct 12
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
Karen Chilvers
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3:16pm Tue 9 Oct 12
I am pretty appalled by the comments made here. If you have views about the journalist, who is a perfectly nice person doing her best, then I think they are best addressed to the editor. Comment is fine, but it doesn't have to be so nasty.
All this nastiness must be upsetting for Willow's family who are probably just trying to do their bit for dog welfare and warning that this sort of thing happens, as many of us do.
I would like to wish Willow a speedy recovery and send happy thoughts to Gina too!
All this nastiness must be upsetting for Willow's family who are probably just trying to do their bit for dog welfare and warning that this sort of thing happens, as many of us do.
I would like to wish Willow a speedy recovery and send happy thoughts to Gina too!
Essex1
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3:56pm Tue 9 Oct 12
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
smithy741
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4:23pm Tue 9 Oct 12
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
Essex1
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4:42pm Tue 9 Oct 12
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
smithy741
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4:56pm Tue 9 Oct 12
Essex1 wrote:You're totally missing the point, quite clearly the dog in this article has more brain cells than yourself. If you're so worried about a journalists grammar or other people's spelling you really need to take a look in the mirror, because you're life must be pretty lame if you let things as trivial as that bother you. And for the record I didn't say you got personal with the journalist but other's did. On that note I'm off and will not be wasting anymore time on here maybe you should do the same.
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
SpaffSpiff84
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5:24pm Tue 9 Oct 12
You mean "your life", not "you're life"
smithy741
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6:17pm Tue 9 Oct 12
SpaffSpiff84 wrote:Whoops silly me. Oh no does that mean I'm not going to get a gold star from the Echo website forum spelling police :-( my life is now over boo hoo.
You mean "your life", not "you're life"
muffindamule
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6:39pm Tue 9 Oct 12
SpaffSpiff84 wrote:Now your putting words into Smithy's mouth !
You mean "your life", not "you're life"
Essex1
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6:55pm Tue 9 Oct 12
smithy741 wrote:Priceless, you are offended because you think people are being unnecessarily rude, then your last two posts have been nothing but name calling.
Essex1 wrote:You're totally missing the point, quite clearly the dog in this article has more brain cells than yourself. If you're so worried about a journalists grammar or other people's spelling you really need to take a look in the mirror, because you're life must be pretty lame if you let things as trivial as that bother you. And for the record I didn't say you got personal with the journalist but other's did. On that note I'm off and will not be wasting anymore time on here maybe you should do the same.
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
It is you who is missing the point, not to mention a few other things I would not wonder.
This story has been over sensationalised and is badly written, given that it is by someone whose job is to report factually and with the correct use of both spelling and grammar, it is perfectly acceptable if people wish to comment if they do not feel that those standards have been met.
In your reply to me, you used the term "you guys" so I reasonably concluded you meant me.......
I would have a little read back over your posts before you comment further, you may be enlightened as to who is lacking in the brain cell department, irony seems to be passing you by too.....
smithy741
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10:49pm Tue 9 Oct 12
Essex1 wrote:Brilliant this is coming from the woman who ends her sentences with... I'm guessing you don't quite have the qualifications to give out English lessons. You are boring me now so you carry on being the Internet troll that you so sadly are.
smithy741 wrote:Priceless, you are offended because you think people are being unnecessarily rude, then your last two posts have been nothing but name calling.
Essex1 wrote:You're totally missing the point, quite clearly the dog in this article has more brain cells than yourself. If you're so worried about a journalists grammar or other people's spelling you really need to take a look in the mirror, because you're life must be pretty lame if you let things as trivial as that bother you. And for the record I didn't say you got personal with the journalist but other's did. On that note I'm off and will not be wasting anymore time on here maybe you should do the same.
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
It is you who is missing the point, not to mention a few other things I would not wonder.
This story has been over sensationalised and is badly written, given that it is by someone whose job is to report factually and with the correct use of both spelling and grammar, it is perfectly acceptable if people wish to comment if they do not feel that those standards have been met.
In your reply to me, you used the term "you guys" so I reasonably concluded you meant me.......
I would have a little read back over your posts before you comment further, you may be enlightened as to who is lacking in the brain cell department, irony seems to be passing you by too.....
Essex1
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11:48am Wed 10 Oct 12
smithy741 wrote:Oh are you back? I thought you were off and not wasting any more time on here a few posts ago;-)
Essex1 wrote:Brilliant this is coming from the woman who ends her sentences with... I'm guessing you don't quite have the qualifications to give out English lessons. You are boring me now so you carry on being the Internet troll that you so sadly are.
smithy741 wrote:Priceless, you are offended because you think people are being unnecessarily rude, then your last two posts have been nothing but name calling.
Essex1 wrote:You're totally missing the point, quite clearly the dog in this article has more brain cells than yourself. If you're so worried about a journalists grammar or other people's spelling you really need to take a look in the mirror, because you're life must be pretty lame if you let things as trivial as that bother you. And for the record I didn't say you got personal with the journalist but other's did. On that note I'm off and will not be wasting anymore time on here maybe you should do the same.
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
It is you who is missing the point, not to mention a few other things I would not wonder.
This story has been over sensationalised and is badly written, given that it is by someone whose job is to report factually and with the correct use of both spelling and grammar, it is perfectly acceptable if people wish to comment if they do not feel that those standards have been met.
In your reply to me, you used the term "you guys" so I reasonably concluded you meant me.......
I would have a little read back over your posts before you comment further, you may be enlightened as to who is lacking in the brain cell department, irony seems to be passing you by too.....
Whether I am qualified to give English lessons or not, I would expect a certain level from someone who is paid to write, although it is the style of writing not her writing per se, that I think is inappropriate,
This is a public forum where people are going to have a myriad of opinions, quite often ones that you will not like; as you, evidenced by your posts, get so cross then abusive, it may be a good idea to stick to your word and not waste anymore time on here.
Essex1
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11:48am Wed 10 Oct 12
smithy741 wrote:Oh are you back? I thought you were off and not wasting any more time on here a few posts ago;-)
Essex1 wrote:Brilliant this is coming from the woman who ends her sentences with... I'm guessing you don't quite have the qualifications to give out English lessons. You are boring me now so you carry on being the Internet troll that you so sadly are.
smithy741 wrote:Priceless, you are offended because you think people are being unnecessarily rude, then your last two posts have been nothing but name calling.
Essex1 wrote:You're totally missing the point, quite clearly the dog in this article has more brain cells than yourself. If you're so worried about a journalists grammar or other people's spelling you really need to take a look in the mirror, because you're life must be pretty lame if you let things as trivial as that bother you. And for the record I didn't say you got personal with the journalist but other's did. On that note I'm off and will not be wasting anymore time on here maybe you should do the same.
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
It is you who is missing the point, not to mention a few other things I would not wonder.
This story has been over sensationalised and is badly written, given that it is by someone whose job is to report factually and with the correct use of both spelling and grammar, it is perfectly acceptable if people wish to comment if they do not feel that those standards have been met.
In your reply to me, you used the term "you guys" so I reasonably concluded you meant me.......
I would have a little read back over your posts before you comment further, you may be enlightened as to who is lacking in the brain cell department, irony seems to be passing you by too.....
Whether I am qualified to give English lessons or not, I would expect a certain level from someone who is paid to write, although it is the style of writing not her writing per se, that I think is inappropriate,
This is a public forum where people are going to have a myriad of opinions, quite often ones that you will not like; as you, evidenced by your posts, get so cross then abusive, it may be a good idea to stick to your word and not waste anymore time on here.
smithy741
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12:08pm Wed 10 Oct 12
Essex1 wrote:Sadly I can't turn off the notifications to my email account or delete my account on here so I have to keep seeing you the internet journalist hating troll spreading hatred on here. Haven't you got a husband to cook for or a job to do? Saying that I doubt you have either as you sound like a very angry middle aged woman who has far too much time on her hands.
smithy741 wrote:Oh are you back? I thought you were off and not wasting any more time on here a few posts ago;-)
Essex1 wrote:Brilliant this is coming from the woman who ends her sentences with... I'm guessing you don't quite have the qualifications to give out English lessons. You are boring me now so you carry on being the Internet troll that you so sadly are.
smithy741 wrote:Priceless, you are offended because you think people are being unnecessarily rude, then your last two posts have been nothing but name calling.
Essex1 wrote:You're totally missing the point, quite clearly the dog in this article has more brain cells than yourself. If you're so worried about a journalists grammar or other people's spelling you really need to take a look in the mirror, because you're life must be pretty lame if you let things as trivial as that bother you. And for the record I didn't say you got personal with the journalist but other's did. On that note I'm off and will not be wasting anymore time on here maybe you should do the same.
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
It is you who is missing the point, not to mention a few other things I would not wonder.
This story has been over sensationalised and is badly written, given that it is by someone whose job is to report factually and with the correct use of both spelling and grammar, it is perfectly acceptable if people wish to comment if they do not feel that those standards have been met.
In your reply to me, you used the term "you guys" so I reasonably concluded you meant me.......
I would have a little read back over your posts before you comment further, you may be enlightened as to who is lacking in the brain cell department, irony seems to be passing you by too.....
Whether I am qualified to give English lessons or not, I would expect a certain level from someone who is paid to write, although it is the style of writing not her writing per se, that I think is inappropriate,
This is a public forum where people are going to have a myriad of opinions, quite often ones that you will not like; as you, evidenced by your posts, get so cross then abusive, it may be a good idea to stick to your word and not waste anymore time on here.
AndyBSG
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2:16pm Wed 10 Oct 12
Police deduced the dog may have been used for illegal fighting after seeing it wearing boxing gloves when it was found.
pink oboe.
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2:47pm Wed 10 Oct 12
AndyBSG wrote:It's a Terrier Cross not a Boxer.
Police deduced the dog may have been used for illegal fighting after seeing it wearing boxing gloves when it was found.
Druggie Scumbag
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7:21pm Wed 10 Oct 12
Hey! Willow just winked at me. Beautiful dog.
jakeyboi135
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10:12pm Wed 10 Oct 12
Poor article followed by poor attacks at each other. The daily mail believe willow was a Muslim illegal immigrant.
bongking
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9:38am Thu 11 Oct 12
This is just the world we live in now, the floods are coming,this planet needs to start all over again!! need to get rid of all the scum.
Essex1
says...
1:40pm Thu 11 Oct 12
smithy741 wrote:And you come across as a such a lovely chap too;-)
Essex1 wrote:Sadly I can't turn off the notifications to my email account or delete my account on here so I have to keep seeing you the internet journalist hating troll spreading hatred on here. Haven't you got a husband to cook for or a job to do? Saying that I doubt you have either as you sound like a very angry middle aged woman who has far too much time on her hands.
smithy741 wrote:Oh are you back? I thought you were off and not wasting any more time on here a few posts ago;-)
Essex1 wrote:Brilliant this is coming from the woman who ends her sentences with... I'm guessing you don't quite have the qualifications to give out English lessons. You are boring me now so you carry on being the Internet troll that you so sadly are.
smithy741 wrote:Priceless, you are offended because you think people are being unnecessarily rude, then your last two posts have been nothing but name calling.
Essex1 wrote:You're totally missing the point, quite clearly the dog in this article has more brain cells than yourself. If you're so worried about a journalists grammar or other people's spelling you really need to take a look in the mirror, because you're life must be pretty lame if you let things as trivial as that bother you. And for the record I didn't say you got personal with the journalist but other's did. On that note I'm off and will not be wasting anymore time on here maybe you should do the same.
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
It is you who is missing the point, not to mention a few other things I would not wonder.
This story has been over sensationalised and is badly written, given that it is by someone whose job is to report factually and with the correct use of both spelling and grammar, it is perfectly acceptable if people wish to comment if they do not feel that those standards have been met.
In your reply to me, you used the term "you guys" so I reasonably concluded you meant me.......
I would have a little read back over your posts before you comment further, you may be enlightened as to who is lacking in the brain cell department, irony seems to be passing you by too.....
Whether I am qualified to give English lessons or not, I would expect a certain level from someone who is paid to write, although it is the style of writing not her writing per se, that I think is inappropriate,
This is a public forum where people are going to have a myriad of opinions, quite often ones that you will not like; as you, evidenced by your posts, get so cross then abusive, it may be a good idea to stick to your word and not waste anymore time on here.
Essex1
says...
1:40pm Thu 11 Oct 12
smithy741 wrote:And you come across as a such a lovely chap too;-)
Essex1 wrote:Sadly I can't turn off the notifications to my email account or delete my account on here so I have to keep seeing you the internet journalist hating troll spreading hatred on here. Haven't you got a husband to cook for or a job to do? Saying that I doubt you have either as you sound like a very angry middle aged woman who has far too much time on her hands.
smithy741 wrote:Oh are you back? I thought you were off and not wasting any more time on here a few posts ago;-)
Essex1 wrote:Brilliant this is coming from the woman who ends her sentences with... I'm guessing you don't quite have the qualifications to give out English lessons. You are boring me now so you carry on being the Internet troll that you so sadly are.
smithy741 wrote:Priceless, you are offended because you think people are being unnecessarily rude, then your last two posts have been nothing but name calling.
Essex1 wrote:You're totally missing the point, quite clearly the dog in this article has more brain cells than yourself. If you're so worried about a journalists grammar or other people's spelling you really need to take a look in the mirror, because you're life must be pretty lame if you let things as trivial as that bother you. And for the record I didn't say you got personal with the journalist but other's did. On that note I'm off and will not be wasting anymore time on here maybe you should do the same.
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
It is you who is missing the point, not to mention a few other things I would not wonder.
This story has been over sensationalised and is badly written, given that it is by someone whose job is to report factually and with the correct use of both spelling and grammar, it is perfectly acceptable if people wish to comment if they do not feel that those standards have been met.
In your reply to me, you used the term "you guys" so I reasonably concluded you meant me.......
I would have a little read back over your posts before you comment further, you may be enlightened as to who is lacking in the brain cell department, irony seems to be passing you by too.....
Whether I am qualified to give English lessons or not, I would expect a certain level from someone who is paid to write, although it is the style of writing not her writing per se, that I think is inappropriate,
This is a public forum where people are going to have a myriad of opinions, quite often ones that you will not like; as you, evidenced by your posts, get so cross then abusive, it may be a good idea to stick to your word and not waste anymore time on here.
Essex1
says...
1:40pm Thu 11 Oct 12
smithy741 wrote:And you come across as a such a lovely chap too;-)
Essex1 wrote:Sadly I can't turn off the notifications to my email account or delete my account on here so I have to keep seeing you the internet journalist hating troll spreading hatred on here. Haven't you got a husband to cook for or a job to do? Saying that I doubt you have either as you sound like a very angry middle aged woman who has far too much time on her hands.
smithy741 wrote:Oh are you back? I thought you were off and not wasting any more time on here a few posts ago;-)
Essex1 wrote:Brilliant this is coming from the woman who ends her sentences with... I'm guessing you don't quite have the qualifications to give out English lessons. You are boring me now so you carry on being the Internet troll that you so sadly are.
smithy741 wrote:Priceless, you are offended because you think people are being unnecessarily rude, then your last two posts have been nothing but name calling.
Essex1 wrote:You're totally missing the point, quite clearly the dog in this article has more brain cells than yourself. If you're so worried about a journalists grammar or other people's spelling you really need to take a look in the mirror, because you're life must be pretty lame if you let things as trivial as that bother you. And for the record I didn't say you got personal with the journalist but other's did. On that note I'm off and will not be wasting anymore time on here maybe you should do the same.
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
It is you who is missing the point, not to mention a few other things I would not wonder.
This story has been over sensationalised and is badly written, given that it is by someone whose job is to report factually and with the correct use of both spelling and grammar, it is perfectly acceptable if people wish to comment if they do not feel that those standards have been met.
In your reply to me, you used the term "you guys" so I reasonably concluded you meant me.......
I would have a little read back over your posts before you comment further, you may be enlightened as to who is lacking in the brain cell department, irony seems to be passing you by too.....
Whether I am qualified to give English lessons or not, I would expect a certain level from someone who is paid to write, although it is the style of writing not her writing per se, that I think is inappropriate,
This is a public forum where people are going to have a myriad of opinions, quite often ones that you will not like; as you, evidenced by your posts, get so cross then abusive, it may be a good idea to stick to your word and not waste anymore time on here.
Essex1
says...
1:40pm Thu 11 Oct 12
smithy741 wrote:And you come across as a such a lovely chap too;-)
Essex1 wrote:Sadly I can't turn off the notifications to my email account or delete my account on here so I have to keep seeing you the internet journalist hating troll spreading hatred on here. Haven't you got a husband to cook for or a job to do? Saying that I doubt you have either as you sound like a very angry middle aged woman who has far too much time on her hands.
smithy741 wrote:Oh are you back? I thought you were off and not wasting any more time on here a few posts ago;-)
Essex1 wrote:Brilliant this is coming from the woman who ends her sentences with... I'm guessing you don't quite have the qualifications to give out English lessons. You are boring me now so you carry on being the Internet troll that you so sadly are.
smithy741 wrote:Priceless, you are offended because you think people are being unnecessarily rude, then your last two posts have been nothing but name calling.
Essex1 wrote:You're totally missing the point, quite clearly the dog in this article has more brain cells than yourself. If you're so worried about a journalists grammar or other people's spelling you really need to take a look in the mirror, because you're life must be pretty lame if you let things as trivial as that bother you. And for the record I didn't say you got personal with the journalist but other's did. On that note I'm off and will not be wasting anymore time on here maybe you should do the same.
smithy741 wrote:Whoops, did someone forget to take their Valium today?
Essex1 wrote:I think you should read back to the first comment Missy posted, she did say her spelling wasn't the best and her initial complaint was regarding people moaning about the journalist's spelling, so her spelling comment was said tongue in cheek. I suppose you're another one who clearly is jumping on the hating band wagon and has a degree in spelling and English. Secondly not everyone takes the echo forum as seriously as some of you Guy's some people do have lives you know, maybe you should all try stepping away from you're keyboards and doing something positive rather than sitting behind the screen being nasty to a journalist who you have never met or know anything about.
smithy741 wrote:Er yes, when it was she who pulled up someone for their spelling in the first place!
ducky18 wrote:Does it really matter how she has spelt it, when did the echo become an english lesson. I have to agree with missy you guys have far too much time on you're hands, stick to the story and stop being haters and bullies.
Missy, it is actually spelt "you're", not your.
My comments about the journalist are not personal, they are about her ability as a journalist-and I think this article is of a pretty poor standard.
She "may" of course be a perfectly lovely woman;-)
As for taking this forum seriously, really?
Big black pot small shiny kettle, methinks........
It is you who is missing the point, not to mention a few other things I would not wonder.
This story has been over sensationalised and is badly written, given that it is by someone whose job is to report factually and with the correct use of both spelling and grammar, it is perfectly acceptable if people wish to comment if they do not feel that those standards have been met.
In your reply to me, you used the term "you guys" so I reasonably concluded you meant me.......
I would have a little read back over your posts before you comment further, you may be enlightened as to who is lacking in the brain cell department, irony seems to be passing you by too.....
Whether I am qualified to give English lessons or not, I would expect a certain level from someone who is paid to write, although it is the style of writing not her writing per se, that I think is inappropriate,
This is a public forum where people are going to have a myriad of opinions, quite often ones that you will not like; as you, evidenced by your posts, get so cross then abusive, it may be a good idea to stick to your word and not waste anymore time on here.
smithy741
says...
12:43pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Boring zzzzzzzzzzzzzz......
smithy741
says...
12:46pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Back to the story I hope this dog has now made a full recovery, it seems certain people forgot to mention anything about this poor dog and got side tracked.
Shoot Ferals
says...
3:22am Mon 15 Oct 12
All Grammar and spelling mistakes in this post aside; I thought it was the Job of a journalist to provide factual, concise commentary, to further enable the reader to form an opinion on the news item and debate the merits of said news item. To do this; one would need to have an elevated knowledge and sufficient command of the written English language to present that information at a level suitable for the target market.
Ergo; the logical outcome of such a train of thought is that the Echo obviously sees its target market, such that they need not worry about this quality as we are all….bloody Fick, mate aren’t I!
The dog looks, well dog tired to me.
Ergo; the logical outcome of such a train of thought is that the Echo obviously sees its target market, such that they need not worry about this quality as we are all….bloody Fick, mate aren’t I!
The dog looks, well dog tired to me.
smithy741
says...
9:06am Mon 15 Oct 12
Judging a person does not define who they are, it defines who you are..
badgerlemerre says...
3:35pm Mon 8 Oct 12