Thread: Differing Opinions ....

Originally Posted by catslave

Whilst I agree that there are certain subjects that should not be discussed I don't think that this should including feeding on a cat forum. Openly discussing alternate feeding in an adult manner is a way of clearing up some of the myths etc about them. In various different threads over the last year at least 17 regular contributors on here have posted that they feed some raw meat to their cats regularly. Yesterday alone I had PM's from three contributors who were interested in finding out about alternative feeding but were worried about posting due to the actions of a very small group.

Lets not forget that tinned cat food was only "invented" in the 1970's - what did cats eat before then?

I have no wish to argue with you Walter, I respect your opinions and we have never clashed in the past, I have always found your advice extremely helpful.

I haven't clashed with anyone on this forum because, up to now, I've avoided any controversial topics.

Your statement that 'tinned cat food was only "invented" in the 1970's [sic]' is incorrect. The Gaines Food Company introduced canned/tinned cat food in the 1930s.

Truth is not established by majority vote. It doesn't matter how many people take one side or another on an issue. At one time almost all people thought the earth was flat (and a few still do), but that didn't make it true. It doesn't matter how many people favour feeding raw food to cats or how many people oppose feeding raw food to cats.

As soon as the admins here established a section for those in favour of raw food to discuss the topic and made it off-limits to those who think raw food is a bad idea without creating a section for those who think raw food is a bad idea and making it off-limits to those in favour of raw food, they took a position. They came down on one side. They prevented an equitable sharing of views.

Now I assume everyone here wants what is best for their animals (feline or otherwise) and would never accuse someone of mistreating their cat because of their position on raw food, nor do I condone anyone engaging in that sort of written abuse. But there were some people here who did not do that sort of stuff, who stuck to facts as demonstrated through scientific testing who have been effectively silenced and, in at least one case, driven away from this forum altogether. I think that is wrong. I think it has hurt the usefulness of this forum. It has certainly eliminated the forum as a balanced source of information.