Look what just happened with Madoc and Gryff! (It's GREAT)

[Siwsan]

A first time, peaceful co-habitation of my lap. I think today is going to be a really good day.

[Freddie]

1. Awesome!

I have 2 brothers who get along fine but do NOT share me. If Charlie’s on my lap and Andy jumps up, Charlie leaves. They sometimes cuddle together but not on me.

[Walleye]

2. I knew they'd be sleeping on top of each other before too long. Cats are smart

[2naSalit]

3. Told ya!

Happened faster than I predicted but this is great!! A very good sign.

[niyad]

4. A most excellent sign.

[wendyb-NC]

5. They are a good pair.

[PatrickforB]

6. Wonderful picture! Those cats are lucky, and so are you to have them.

I know our cats have brought us so much joy and love. Great little animals.

Here's hoping they will both grow strong and healthy in their forever home. Madoc is looking really good.

[NJCher]

7. lovable little balls of fur

eom

[johnnyplankton]

8. Why do you keep posting updates on your cats?

Wouldn't this be more appropriate on Cat Fancy or another site?

[usaf-vet]

11. Exactly! Please!

[Siwsan]

29. You can block me - I don't mind. Or block the Pets forum

I understand some people aren't interested in updates about my journey, but quite a few are. I'm not interested in anything to do with sports but I just don't click on the posts.

[avebury]

31. I look forward to all of your posts on your cats.

I enjoy hearing about their progress and seeing your pictures.

[Siwsan]

33. Thank you!

I love sharing this adventure, along with getting input, advice and reassurance I'm on the right track.

[diane in sf]

41. I look forward to all your posts.

[Siwsan]

43. Thank you. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for all of the empathy, support and advice I've received

Since those who are complaining don't frequent the Pets forum they wouldn't know the back story and why it touched so many. Maybe that info would make a difference, maybe not, but honestly, I can't control who and/or how many recommend one of my posts. They should voice their complaints to those people if they are so bothered.

The kittens are REALLY having fun playing, tonight, so photos are impossible. But I'm going to work on getting some more posted, tomorrow.

[ShazzieB]

52. Are you serious?

Some of us here live for these updates, not to mention the pics!

If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em. You have no right to try to take away something others love!

[Unwind Your Mind]

12. You're in the Pets group

We enjoy these. You can scroll on by…

[johnnyplankton]

18. My Bad. Unfortunately they keep showing up in "Trending Now"

[MontanaMama]

24. I don't think it's unfortunate at all!

It’s trending because the OP has so many recs. DUers are pet lovers in general and we all welcome a diversion from the shit storm we are living through.

[Ocelot II]

27. If you are so offended by photos of kittens, I suggest you put Siswan on ignore

and then the posts won't show up for you at all.

[Siwsan]

28. I won't be offended if you block me. Or, block the Pets forum

A lot of people have expressed great interest in my journey but I definitely understand it's not to everyone's taste. Kind of how I feel about sports. I have zero interest so I just pass on opening the posts.

[usaf-vet]

32. No I see these in Trending Now. And I have never found and ignore or block that works.

If...IF they were in a Pets or Cat Forum you would never have heard from me. They show up in Trending Now.

Sorry, I do not dislike cats but I try and stay in touch with the assault on or Democracy.

Signed from a family with four generations who served in uniform to protect or Constitution. WW I to Gulf Wars

[Siwsan]

35. If I'm not interested in what's trending, I just ignore the post. It's easy and effective.

I don't begrudge that it's there.

I come from a family that has served, constantly, pretty much since the founding of the nation. Including me. I'm still able to enjoy recreational posts. I love the diversity of topics on DU, but that's just me, I guess.

[usaf-vet]

36. Blocking appears to only work if the post is put up by the person you block.

Apparently, there must be a workaround. I have blocked several of them from those that take a news clip showing it then comment on it THEN advertise for you to support them thru Patreon.

I have never entered the Pets group. The cat posts we speak of are in the Trending Now.

[ShazzieB]

53. No, these posts ARE in the Pets Group!

Trending now is NOT a "group." It's an aggregation of items from any and all groups all over DU items that are getting lots of activity and recs. Siwsan's cat posts are showing up there BECAUSE they are very popular and greatly loved by lots of DUers.

Again: Siwsan is posting these in the Pets Group. If you're reading this, you ARE reading in the Pets group--surprsise, surprise!

[JudyM]

37. Trending Now is populated from OPs throughout DU that were recently posted

and are most rapidly gaining interest. Trending Now is not actually a forum folks can choose to post to, if that’s what you may be thinking. Siwsan is actually posting in the Pets group.

[usaf-vet]

38. Yes I realize that but I posted agreement to a post asking Siwan about her cat postings.

I don't dislike cats, but I also am not interested in blow-by-blow descriptions about any pet. Just like my relatives are not interested in re-seeing pictures from my last vacation. Or the first, second, third....12th version of the newest fly I am tying with my hobbies.

I have never intentionally gone to the Cat or Pets forum.

I have tried to block posters (usually) those that post a news clip, comment on it, then ask for financial support. It seems to work for a while, then somehow they find a workaround, and those posts start showing up in the video forum. You will likely know some of those.

[flying rabbit]

46. Pro tip - don't click on the posts.

It's that easy. Plenty of other posts will be to your liking. It's a welcome diversion for others.

[ShazzieB]

54. If you REALLY don't want to ever see these posts, here's what to do.

1. Find one of Siwsan's posts and click on her name to bring up her profile.
2. You will see a row of tabs across the top.
3. Find the tab labeled "Ignore" and click on that.
4. On the next screen, click "full ignore" (on the right hand side of the screen.

After you do this, you will never see anything Siwsan posts, about cats or anything else. You can do this with anyone on DU.

Hope this helps.

[diane in sf]

42. Enjoying cat posts and staying current with the assault on democracy are not mutually exclusive.

After reading about huge amounts of assaults, I need my cat time to help maintain some joy.

[brer cat]

13. Because this is the PETS Group?

Also, we have been on this journey with Siwsan and want to know the updates. If you are not into pets, I suggest that you stay out of this group...and be careful in the lounge because pet stuff is there too.

[Rebl2]

16. I enjoy her

cats and people are interested plus like another person said, it’s in the pets group.

[zuul]

20. Because DU loves cats! And this is the appropriate group to discuss the furry little monsters.

And we at DU especially love Siwsan's updates on her feline family.

[wnylib]

21. Notice the number of recs?

That's because a LOT of us enjoy these updates.

[Ocelot II]

26. This is the pets group. You are free to ignore these posts,

but a lot of us enjoy them.

[tblue37]

34. A lot of us *want* to follow Madoc & Gryffud.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

45. I like Siswans posts

Im a big fan of Madoc. I like seeing adorable cats everyday.

If you dont like her posts dont click on them.

[Polly Hennessey]

51. Wrong. Many of us are invested in Siswan's

journey. Feel free to ignore us and we will feel free to ignore you.

[ShazzieB]

55. These are being posted in the Pets Group

They show up in Trending now because they are VERY POPULAR. If you don't want to read them, don't click on them! Easy-Peasy!

The ironic thing is that, although you didn't seem to realize it, when you clicked on Siwsan's post, you were taken to the Pets Group. So you actually posted a comment in the Pets Group telling someone not to post about her Pets! That's why you got such a negative reaction.

[niyad]

58. Because many of us LOVE them. Please go rain on another board's parade.

[Claire Oh Nette]

9. Help!!

I'm trapped under a cat!!!

Glad to see the kittehs snuggle up like that.

Such a great story, Siwsan!!

[CaptainTruth]

14. They're buddies!!!

[LastDemocratInSC]

15. I've learned that antagonism between cats starts to wane

when they learn that they can keep each other warm. Shared comfort becomes more important than silly arguments.

[Fla Dem]

17. So happy for Madoc after he lost his pal Morgan. Maybe Morgan reincarnated?

[wnylib]

19. Aw, how sweet. Snuggle buddies.

Keep on posting updates. We like to see them.

[geardaddy]

22. So nice to see them together!

And what great Welsh names!

[Siwsan]

30. Well, you know me!

My heart pumps Red Dragon blood!

[geardaddy]

63. ...

[MiHale]

23. So great!...nt

[calimary]

25. Awwwwwww!

Little sweeties! Eventually they “get” it. Our kitties are four months old now and they’re starting to - well - I guess you could say - civilize.

[Siwsan]

39. That's how old these two are

the paperwork on Gryff shows a birth date of 7/9. I found the Madoc and his siblings on 8/8 and they were a month old.

Gryff is a little bigger, but not by much. Madoc most definitely wins first place in the feisty category.

[calimary]

62. Close enough!

The paperwork on our new two says July 1.

[Ziggysmom]

40. Congrats! So happy to see you and Madoc with happy hearts and joy. You both deserve relaxing,

loving family time now, the three of you ❤️ I love seeing the updates and pics.

Be Well.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

44. Aww

They look so sweet.💗💓💖

[Texaswitchy]

47. Cute babies.

Cats should be in twos.

[3catwoman3]

48. How utterly delightful.

You must be thrilled.

[jfz9580m]

50. Pretty

I feel optimistic too and for the first time in a looong time .
Maybe I am picking up on Madoc and Gryff's peaceful coexistence .

[ShazzieB]

56. Aww, they look SO sweet and peaceful.

I'm sure these boys are going to be great friends.

I got a little sidetracked for a while by the people who were complaining about all the cat posts, not realizing they were doing it in the Pets Group!

It made my blood boil at first, until I realized they were just confused. Now I can relax and enjoy the sweet kitty pics. *sigh of contentment*

[Siwsan]

59. That whole interaction confused me

Maybe I'm too pragmatic, but complaining takes so much more energy than just ignoring. And if someone has been a member of DU for even a few months, the way the trending category is populated - well, it isn't rocket science. Something else was going on there, but I'm not going to waste any more time trying to figure it out.

I can't see the kittens, right now, but I can hear them. I suspect there's another kitten 'battle royale' going on. Madoc LOVES to wrestle so I'm sure he's thrilled he's got a new opponent. In a few minutes they will be back on the bed, competing for my attention.

[3catwoman3]

60. It was odd, to be sure.

When I open a thread that I either don’t like or don’t find interesting, I just exit from it. No big deal.

Much ado about nothing.

I would read about Maddox and Gryff all day long.

[MacKasey]

57. I love your posts!

I am always looking for new ones!

Thank you!

[LisaL]

61. Me too.

I am living vicariously through posts about kittens. My cat is very old and doesn't play anymore.