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Old 09-01-2008, 12:11 AM
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By the way, I've just been informed, that shop has absolutely nothing to do with the thread being locked. Apparently none of their staff or associates have logged in tonight, which undermines my conspiracy theory.

So that sounds even more weird, that they didn't even need to worry about getting upset. The whole world seem to be so scared of them, that it's almost funny. You can say whatever you want about the prime minister or the pope, but don't dare to ask them a question they might not like, otherwise people will get sued.

I'll just publicly apologise to Christy, because I felt she got upset with me. I know I can get really wound up when I feel I was unfairly treated, but it wasn't my intention to vent my frustration on her in particular.
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Old 09-01-2008, 12:34 AM
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I'll just publicly apologise to Christy, because I felt she got upset with me. I know I can get really wound up when I feel I was unfairly treated, but it wasn't my intention to vent my frustration on her in particular.
We all get frustrated sometimes, I don't blame you.. all the moderators are just trying to do what's best for the forums as well they can, I was perhaps a bit frustrated that you couldn't see it from my point of view but hey, if we always agreed life would be pretty boring
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Old 10-01-2008, 03:26 PM
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By the way, I just got a message by the owner of said shop, and he explained to me the reason why they aren't using lamp guards and it made a lot of sense.

I asked him to include his reply in that thread that got locked so that it would close the matter, and no one would be under the impression I had when I visited the shop, but it will be down to him if he wants to do so or not.
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what happens when the local council don't have a clue?

when they think a water dish and clean glass shows adequate knowledge and care of the animals?

when they think it is acceptable to advise new keepers that "iguanas are much better pets than bearded dragons" and sell them with a 3ft tank?

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Old 04-02-2008, 06:21 PM
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Local council never have a clue. They are a bunch of idiots that often don't even live in the area where they work (or should be working).

They can barely be bothered to listen to you in regards to basic duties such as burn street lighting, street cleaning, vandalism, etc. Obviously they would not give a shite about animal care, unless you're lucky enough that one of the councilars happen to be a reptile keeper.

They are a bunch of mercenaries who only care about their fat wages and the pensions they will be entitled to having done little or no work.

If I was very worried about a certain shop, I'd first write to them (I don't like to have a go face to face), and see if they answer your questions in writting. Other than that, you could liaise with rescue centres, because often they know who has the power to go and inspect these places.

Alternatively, you can write to your local paper and tell them your story. Through my experience, newspapers are always after new sotries, and they are generally good at investigating and quick in writting articles. Just make sure you write a nice story, being honest, not exaggerating anything that can be used against you or our hobby in the future.
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right... think this is the right place to ask, about a week ago i went for a look in a rep department, they didn't have a lot there and most of the live stock wasn't for sale, wether they were having treatment or bein used for breedin i don't know i didn't ask, anyway there was an adult corn snake that WAS for sale and i'm sure that i saw something resembling a tick crawling over the substrate, so i had a closer look at them all and wasn't very happy, in fact i came out feelin quite depressed, i'm not a busy body and i don't like complainin but i can't stop thinkin that i need to do somethin, so what do i do?
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right... think this is the right place to ask, about a week ago i went for a look in a rep department, they didn't have a lot there and most of the live stock wasn't for sale, wether they were having treatment or bein used for breedin i don't know i didn't ask, anyway there was an adult corn snake that WAS for sale and i'm sure that i saw something resembling a tick crawling over the substrate, so i had a closer look at them all and wasn't very happy, in fact i came out feelin quite depressed, i'm not a busy body and i don't like complainin but i can't stop thinkin that i need to do somethin, so what do i do?

does nobody have any ideas/suggestions?
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