Am I the only one who thinks skunks would make good pets???

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#51 LJS9502_basic
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First I think you need to learn what domesticated means.

You most certainly can tame wolves and foxes. Wolves in particular are pack animals. This alone makes taming them possible. All it requires is incorporating them into the same "pack" as you, and establishing yourself as the alpha wolf. People do CURRENTLY have pet wolves. So your whole question about why they aren't pets doesn't even make sense. They ARE pets.

And you still haven't answered my question. Is this going to be a repeat of every other discussion that I have with you, where all you do is call me stupid, and then refuse to answer any questions that I ask you?
MrGeezer

You never get it do you? I have yet to have any discussion with you where you understand what is being discussed. You make up your own conversation every time. Taming requires work.....you do know many breeds of dogs are descended from wolves....therefore, with work and breeding they can be domesticated. They can't however, be rounded up from the wild and put in your living room to play with your children. Period.

I don't answer vague questions that have nothing to do with the discussion at hand. You constantly try to change a discussion to suit you. I stick to the topic.....and I've never called anyone stupid on here. So don't try that crap either. You want to discuss certain animals....be specific.

It's obvious you don't understand the history of pets.



You do the same thing all the time. You categorically declare a question irrelevant just because you can't think of an answer that doesn't support your argument.

You're saying that he shouldn't get a skunk because nondomesticated animals should not be pets. I'm asking you what inherently makes undomesticated animals unsuitable as pets. That's damn sure relevant to the discussion. And just because you say it's not relevant doesn't make that the case.

Secondly, NO ANIMAL, including dogs and cats, starts out tame. ALL animals need work in order to become tame. That's why DOMESTIC dogs and cats revert to a feral state when placed in a wild environment. And people DO have pet wolves, those wolves being identical to the wild form. Yes, it takes work to domesticate wolves, just like it takes work to domesticate any other animal. If you think that's reason enough to not get the animal, then you ought to be against owning ANY pets.

But this thread is not about wolves, it is about skunks.

Doesn't matter..........you've just proven me correct and yourself....incorrect.  Now that we both agree I was right....it ends.

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#52 Loonie
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Doesn't matter..........you've just proven me correct and yourself....incorrect. Now that we both agree I was right....it ends.

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#53 LJS9502_basic
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Doesn't matter..........you've just proven me correct and yourself....incorrect. Now that we both agree I was right....it ends.

Loonie
The height of intelligent debate.

Yes....he just posted what I've been saying.......and I'm done debating. Only a fool would continue.........don't worry....I've proven my argument with you as well. Bye bye.
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#54 nickmag
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[QUOTE="Loonie"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Doesn't matter..........you've just proven me correct and yourself....incorrect. Now that we both agree I was right....it ends.

LJS9502_basic
The height of intelligent debate.

Yes....he just posted what I've been saying.......and I'm done debating. Only a fool would continue.........don't worry....I've proven my argument with you as well. Bye bye.

you can't just leave a debate saying you've won without saying why, its immature. At least say why you have won and point out how.
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#55 MrGeezer
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[QUOTE="MrGeezer"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="MrGeezer"]

First I think you need to learn what domesticated means.

You most certainly can tame wolves and foxes. Wolves in particular are pack animals. This alone makes taming them possible. All it requires is incorporating them into the same "pack" as you, and establishing yourself as the alpha wolf. People do CURRENTLY have pet wolves. So your whole question about why they aren't pets doesn't even make sense. They ARE pets.

And you still haven't answered my question. Is this going to be a repeat of every other discussion that I have with you, where all you do is call me stupid, and then refuse to answer any questions that I ask you?
LJS9502_basic

You never get it do you? I have yet to have any discussion with you where you understand what is being discussed. You make up your own conversation every time. Taming requires work.....you do know many breeds of dogs are descended from wolves....therefore, with work and breeding they can be domesticated. They can't however, be rounded up from the wild and put in your living room to play with your children. Period.

I don't answer vague questions that have nothing to do with the discussion at hand. You constantly try to change a discussion to suit you. I stick to the topic.....and I've never called anyone stupid on here. So don't try that crap either. You want to discuss certain animals....be specific.

It's obvious you don't understand the history of pets.



You do the same thing all the time. You categorically declare a question irrelevant just because you can't think of an answer that doesn't support your argument.

You're saying that he shouldn't get a skunk because nondomesticated animals should not be pets. I'm asking you what inherently makes undomesticated animals unsuitable as pets. That's damn sure relevant to the discussion. And just because you say it's not relevant doesn't make that the case.

Secondly, NO ANIMAL, including dogs and cats, starts out tame. ALL animals need work in order to become tame. That's why DOMESTIC dogs and cats revert to a feral state when placed in a wild environment. And people DO have pet wolves, those wolves being identical to the wild form. Yes, it takes work to domesticate wolves, just like it takes work to domesticate any other animal. If you think that's reason enough to not get the animal, then you ought to be against owning ANY pets.

But this thread is not about wolves, it is about skunks.

Doesn't matter..........you've just proven me correct and yourself....incorrect. Now that we both agree I was right....it ends.



Everybody, take a look at how you become the "best debater".

Step 1: Declare yourself correct without providing anything to support your position.

Step 2: Every time your opponent brings up a point, declare it irrelevant and refuse to discuss their points (ie AVOIDING debate)

Step 3: When someone brings up a point, be sure to simply laugh at them and imply that they are stupid. That's far more effective than actually answering their questions or bringing up an actual counterpoint.


I'm through with you. For good. I don't waste my time with trolls.
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#56 Loonie
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[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Loonie"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Doesn't matter..........you've just proven me correct and yourself....incorrect. Now that we both agree I was right....it ends.

nickmag
The height of intelligent debate.

Yes....he just posted what I've been saying.......and I'm done debating. Only a fool would continue.........don't worry....I've proven my argument with you as well. Bye bye.

you can't just leave a debate saying you've won without saying why, its immature. At least say why you have won and point out how.

It doesn't matter anyone who can read can see how that debate really went.
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#57 nintendo_ds_06
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skunks smell
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#58 nickmag
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skunks smell nintendo_ds_06
:lol: tension lifted
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#59 LJS9502_basic
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[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Loonie"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Doesn't matter..........you've just proven me correct and yourself....incorrect. Now that we both agree I was right....it ends.

nickmag
The height of intelligent debate.

Yes....he just posted what I've been saying.......and I'm done debating. Only a fool would continue.........don't worry....I've proven my argument with you as well. Bye bye.

you can't just leave a debate saying you've won without saying why, its immature. At least say why you have won and point out how.

Because he posted the same thing I'd been telling him.......therefore, he must agree. Why should I point that out? It's in his post. Anyone that can read should see it.
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#60 MrGeezer
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I mean, you could cuddle them, and brush then and feed them and they're just pretty cool. Oh, and if an intruder came inot your house it could get rid of them and the police would find them so easily... just use there noses :lol: . Why don't other people think skunks are cool?!?!?!?!?!?the_tomboy


Actually, lots of people do think that skunks are cool, and many people love their pet skunks. They're not for everyone, but you ought to read up on them to see if they are for you. Here's a little bit of brief information about skunks as pets. Follow the links at the bottom of the page for more detailed information.

http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/skunks/a/skunksaspets.htm
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#61 LJS9502_basic
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Everybody, take a look at how you become the "best debater".

Step 1: Declare yourself correct without providing anything to support your position.

Step 2: Every time your opponent brings up a point, declare it irrelevant and refuse to discuss their points (ie AVOIDING debate)

Step 3: When someone brings up a point, be sure to simply laugh at them and imply that they are stupid. That's far more effective than actually answering their questions or bringing up an actual counterpoint.


I'm through with you. For good. I don't waste my time with trolls.
MrGeezer

You might want to look in the mirror for the troll comment.  I've never much engaged you in debate since I've seen you in action with other posters and it never impressed me.  You, however, continually quote me and attempt a discussion and won't quit even when I've told you I don't want to discuss a topic with you.

You have never stuck to the topic and until you learn to do so your extraneous points are not points at all.

:lol:  As for the OTcars.....

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#62 ShuLordLiuPei
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I can understand debating religion or politics... but this?