RE: rybohunter... I'm partly responsible for your respecting deer thread
Reminds me of the old 'Far Side':
What people say to dogs:
"Hey Molly. You're such a good girl, Molly. When we get home, Molly, we're gonna take a long walk! Now come along, Molly!"
What dogs hear:
"Blah Molly. Blah blah blah blah blah, Molly. Blah blah blah blah, Molly, blah blah blah blah blah blah! Blah blah blah, Molly."
What (many) people on HNI hear:
"Blah blah blah blah, baiting. Blah blah blah blah purist."