After reading today's FML, I became very upset. Whoever is impersonating Sukie, I hope you realize that it is fraud and punishable by law. You probably think you are so smart and wont get caught, I doubt that. I have suspicions of my own on who is behind it. Trust me, nobody is immune or above the law. Hang in there Sukie! You, of all people, do not deserve this. Even when you disagree with someone, you do so in a manner that is very respectful, so I just don't see why anyone would be targeting you. JERKS! On another note... My hubby does not read the FML but when I told him about the debate over ADV testing at shows, he gave me his unbiased opinion. His response was that people should look past their personal opinions of who runs these shows and focus on the motivations of why they are requiring testing. This was exactly what I felt about the issue. Show coordinators have enough stuff to worry about and I am quite sure that requiring ADV testing is more of an inconvenience for them, than not. What I am saying is simple, the show coordinators are looking out for the ferrets, not their owners. It is much more work to have a show where one must check and verify test results. This is obviously of NO benefit to those who are coordinating the show. They are doing it out of their concern for the health of the animals. What irks me are those people I have seen in Washington, that are more concerned with their "pookie or fifi" looking good and winning a ribbon than the health risks associated with exposure to other peoples' ferrets. "Ferret collectors" are what I call this mentality. Those who so adamently oppose shows that require testing, should not attend. That simple. In fact, those who feel or voice that certain ferret shows are so poorly run, etc...should go ahead and put together their own show. Instead of bashing the shows that exist, why don't you try and compete by hosting a show of your own? I can guarantee, you will then realize and appreciate how much effort these events take. Again, I don't participate in shows nor do I expose my ferrets to other ferrets at these "ferret frolics". I only allow my ferrets to associate with ferrets I know (those of ferret owners I know). That is my choice, and it is because of the health risks involved. I have rescued too many ferrets that have had health problems so I know that many irresponsible ferret owners exist. You cannot tell from a visual whether or not the owner has taken their ferret in for regular vet visits or shots. I just wont risk it. I do feel that these events are very fun and often attend without my ferrets, and I can understand why people enjoy them. I just cannot get past the health concerns. That is my opinion and I do not judge those that I know who do compete. It is their choice. I really respect shows that go the extra mile to ensure safety. It is a step in the right direction but I, personally, am too paranoid to participate in such events. [Posted in FML issue 3430]