There are no Ferret Nazis at the symposiums worry not. The Oracle will make sure and bop them on the head. Seriously, it amazes me how sweet everyone is at the symposiums. How supportive, non-combative, and considerate people are. Now is this because only the "sweet people" go? Nope. There is a whole array of people who attend. You'll find men in business suits and young girls with full sleeve tats. You'll find new owners and experienced breeders. I remember in Vegas, there was one gal that attended who was quite fierce on the FML ... well, actually that's quite generous. She was mean to the quick. And many people left to never return due to her. I was shocked to see there were no snakes protruding out of her head snapping at people passing by. She was well behaved. Until the end. Of course there were some callous remarks that flew from her lips. But other than that, she didn't hurt anyone, detract from the event, etc. Why is this? A few reasons. One is that the air there is so incredibly light and nuturing it just changes people I think. It brings out the best in everyone. It bonds people. Not to mention there would be a great effort on the part of everyone around if something questionable ever occured if you know what I mean. One reason is that people are just people, not proffesional writers. I am friends with a couple people whom I not tolerate online due to how they type, but I know them via phone or through the symposiums. So now when I read their type, I hear them speaking and all their tones and meanings. So its' all good. Many people just aren't capable of getting their full meaning across tactfully in text. The other reason, and I hate to say it, is that it's so much easier to be critical, judgemental, firm, or even confrontational when you are hiding behind the moniter next to that on off switch. Its a cowardly thing plain and simple. And not one of us is 100% innocent in this regard. The symposium squashes that factor. So worry not. Ferret Nazi's are on their best behavior and regular people do not get overcome with Ferret Nazi spirits which can possess all of us. Wolfy http://wolfysluv.jacksnet.com [Posted in FML issue 4804]