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Actually it's a web domain purchasing site. I have no idea how this ad connects to their product -- yet another reason it's a terrible ad.
No, that's a specific breed. This is a "blue Basset Hound":
All that said, I wonder how much of an impact the offense really had to this pulling. GoDaddy has been seeming to understand the power of controversy in marketting. If they now either don't have to pay for the spot, or can out up a different ad there, then they essentially create additional advertising with less money. Now this ad is going to be seen by a lot of people essentially for free, and they gather good publicity for "doing the right thing", all on top of either not actually paying for a Super Bowl spot or being able to put up a different ad during that time to essentially double up with two "big" ads
You realize we're talking about DOGS, right, not children? And what is wrong with breeding dogs? Dogs have been bred for thousands of years for a variety of purposes. Heck, dogs wouldn't exist at all if humans hadn't bred them from wolves.
Newsflash: Most legitimate shelters now have websites from which they "advertise" their animals that are available for adoption. Having a website, in and of itself, is NOT an indicator of an evil "puppy mill" or disreputable breeder, it's just the latest in an evolution of marketing.
If you want to place your animals into good homes, you need to be where good people can find you. It's no more complicated than that.
What's the difference?This is a normal Basset Hound.
If you've never read anything about it, search for the feral cats of disney. Is really kind of a neat thing at one of the parks.
What's the difference?
Honest question. My last dog was a basset. My next one probably will be. I love me some bassets. But I never heard of a "blue" basset until this thread, and unless I'm missing something I'm not seeing a significant difference. Is it the lighter "black"?
I'm not left wing and I'm not a Progressive, and I object to the ad. The objection came from animal rescuers. We aren't tied to any political lean.
It's fictional, you know these are all actors right? No puppies harmed in making of
Abnormality in what sense, though? That's what I'm asking.It's a genetic abnormality. Like albinism.
Godaddy always has controversial ads, anyone remember the one with Danica Patrick ?
I assume this was a rhetorical post for some reason?
Abnormality in what sense, though? That's what I'm asking.
Also, is it naturally occurring like albinism, or is it selectively bred?
Pretty much all breeds are genetically abnormal and were bred specifically for desired traits. There would be no such thing as a basset hound at all, for example, if not for that. And many breeds are known to have their own potential for unique health issues because of this. It's not new.
Yeah people are way too offended over this
Ok, next question: What is the abnormality of a "blue" basset that is dangerous? More dangerous than health issues other breeds may suffer? (You still haven't said what this abnormality is.)Basset Hounds were bred over 3 centuries ago for specific purposes. They weren't bred to have a blue genetic abnormality that is dangerous to the dogs. And it has nothing to do with the potential of other health issues, which many dogs carry (Goldens with hip issues, Bulldogs with respiratory issues, Basset Hounds with back issues). Nobody is saying anything about stopping the breeding of dogs. Just like a child can be born with health issues. Smart parents don't intentionally seek out those issues.
Yeah, there was a big story on the news about a huge puppy mill that got busted sometime last year. Makes me so sad.I can't wait to get my own place so I can go adopt a dog, and save them from the shelter. An older one, too. The ones that most people just look past. You can find the best dogs that way.
Ok, next question: What is the abnormality of a "blue" basset that is dangerous? More dangerous than health issues other breeds may suffer? (You still haven't said what this abnormality is.)
Also, the potential specific health issues that many breeds have wasn't intentional either, but it was still part of the end result. How long ago the breed was developed is neither here nor there.
All you have done is prove my earlier point in this thread that some people are so emotionally wrapped up in the "evils" that they perceive to be in anyone who does not agree in lockstep with them that they are utterly incapable of rational discussion. My questions regarding the specifics of the "blue" basset are sincere . You choose to wear blinders and see evil where none exists.Google is your friend Radcen. If you're interested in the subject there are pages and pages and pages of information out there. Your mind is made up that poor breeding is not a problem and I have no interest in changing that.
All you have done is prove my earlier point in this thread that some people are so emotionally wrapped up in the "evils" that they perceive to be in anyone who does not agree in lockstep with them that they are utterly incapable of rational discussion. My questions regarding the specifics of the "blue" basset are sincere . You choose to wear blinders and see evil where none exists.
Also, I have said nothing to imply that poor breeding is not a problem. That is your projection, and as such is solely on you and your close-mindedness. All I did in that regard is point out that it exists and is a result of selective breeding. Whether current or in the past, intentional or not intentional, doesn't change the end result. Selective indignation of one over the other is dishonest.
Anyway, continue on your journey of feeling smug and self-satisfied that you are better than all us evil people out there who are too dumb and selfish to know better. (Willful) Ignorance is bliss, I guess.
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