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I would like to propose a new rule. And get peoples in put on it. This is a garden group let’s try and keep the post to just gardening. I personally don’t have a problem with fishing hunting or eating of animals. But some people in this group do and are vegan or vegetarians. I saw nothing wrong with the fishing post and didn’t give it a second thought. I now see why it might have been a little disturbing to some of our fellow gardeners. So I propose that we keep all future posts on the subject of gardening and no pics of animals that might be considered being hurt or harmed. I would like to keep this group as inclusive and free of conflict as much as possible.

Donto101 7 July 29
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Level 7

The rule will not be put in place to restrictive

Donto101 Level 7 July 29, 2018
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Level 8

So much for recommending fish emulsion and blood meal as fertilizers!

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Level 8

Just pointing out he has a pond in his garden, lol. And what about people that raise chickens? Where do you draw the line? Isn't gardening, farming, recreation all related? My two cents.

CaroleKay Level 8 July 29, 2018

I agree I have chickens I raise for eggs and meat. I post pics of them once in a while I wouldn’t post pics of me processing them. This the reason for the post to see where we want to line or if we even want a line at all.

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Level 8

I am fine with the new rule.

Donna_I Level 8 July 29, 2018
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Level 7

I have no problem with hunting, fishing, etc., but given that this is a gardening group, I think it's reasonable to try to keep things on topic.

cmadler Level 7 July 29, 2018
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Level 9

How very considerate ! Great idea ! ( Although I believe the post was about the fishing pond he had in his garden , which was providing his food , so technically....)

Cast1es Level 9 July 29, 2018
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Level 7

I totally agree that posts in the Gardening group should be gardening-related and hope that others will note that the tone of your request is polite and respectful.

There are dozens of groups on his website, and a member who has a particular interest but cannot find an appropriate group should start and announce a group based on that interest.

Regardless of one's attitude towards the food chain, this group is about only one aspect of it - gardening. I agree that posts should be limited to those that are related to gardening.

I am an avid Chicago Cubs fan, but I believe that if I began to post daily "Cubs updates" in the "trump Pinata" group it would be received like a "lead piñata."

MikeEC Level 7 July 29, 2018
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Level 9

Agreed. Let's eliminate the extraneous agendas.

wordywalt Level 9 July 29, 2018
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Level 8

This omnivore is becoming vegan for health and climate. Incidentally, animals aren't killed to satisfy my palate.

EdEarl Level 8 July 29, 2018

I admire that, you are an inspiration.

@CaroleKay Thank you; I'm a novice gardener; though, I've successfully kept house plants. Edibles are a new experience. I shall be looking for inspiration in this group.

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Level 9

I'm always torn between our gardening group & the food glorious food group when posting about garden produce being prepared for later use in cooking. (See my latest post). Is this still OK based on you thought?

Yes
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Level 9

No problem from this omnivore.

FrayedBear Level 9 July 29, 2018
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