Smalahundur Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 This is not the same forum I signed up for ten years ago. There are no discussions about stockwork anymore, an the influx of new people interested in training stockdogs has completely stopped. A few years ago I noticed this decrease in stockwork related content, and opened a topic about it. Since then it has just gotten worse.The only topics opened in the expert forum are offtopic, posted there by misstake. Anything related to stockwork is a request for information about trainers, or the announcement of a trial in a continent I am not likely to visit soon. It's mainly a pet/sports forum now, and I am not particularly interested in either. It's a pity, I really liked and enjoyed this place, lot of knowledgeable people, I learned a lot. Many people who were prepared to answer newbie questions in depth, I am grateful for the time and energy they put in it. So it is absolutely not with bitterness or resent I am leaving this place, rather with gratitude, not in the least for the people who kept this site running. A shame that people seem to look elsewhere ( I blame facebook) because I personally prefer this format over other social media. I will no doubt look into the archives now and again, but I wil sign out and stop posting after this topic has run its course. I feel at the moment time spend taking part here is rather wasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Ah, Smalahundur, I am sorry to read this. I for one will miss your dead on non PC replies better known as truths. I understand what you are saying and have to agree. Good luck to you though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geonni banner Posted June 4, 2019 Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 Smalahunder, you will be missed. Good sense and a good work ethic never go out of fashion - in dogs or in people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 I will miss you. I agree with the direction the forums have taken and I do think it's (no) thanks to pages that have sprung up on Facebook. Maybe we could lure some of the FB posters back over here....? Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Will miss you and, sadly, understand just how you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 I don't come here often very much anymore, I have learned so much from these boards and it is a shame other people are not going to have access to the amazing depth of knowledge that was here. Facebook conversations just don't have the same feel, as well as the groups being more specific. I will miss your observations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 So coincidental. I just checked into the forums right now for the first time in several months, and your post was the first one I read. I have also learned a lot over the past 10-11 years and certainly agree that the tone of the forums have changed. I have read your past posts with interest for your ability to generally get directly to the core of the issue, and any insights you offer about life in Iceland. I will miss that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geonni banner Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Oh dear! A crisis... I've decided to come more often and post things I find about stockwork. More hits for the working collies. This is a great place, and people need to know about stockwork and what "real" Border Collies are all about. (So sayeth the completely inexperienced owner of a non-working dog.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aschlemm Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 Keep it up! I'm thoroughly enjoying your posts and send them on to others. (Also an owner of a non-working dog, but a total admirer of working dogs!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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