Just came back to this thread (small children).
Firstly, a sincere apology for the short-sightedness I showed earlier, by posting that I thought two posters were the same person. I posted in a reactionary fashion, without thinking through the implications for the poster involved. I did retract it swiftly after, but damage done, granted. Thanks to MNHQ for deleting the post, even though I didn't see the fallout quickly enough to request it myself.
Moving on, I agree with Wannabe. This isn't a thread about a poster. It is a thread about the culture of a subsection of MN. Having said that, some posters' names are more memorable than others. It is inevitable that if the user tag is relevant to the section of MN the poster is posting on, the name is more memorable.
I don't think the situation on 'The Doghouse' is like AIBU at all. I can count on one hand the number of threads I have posted on AIBU. Mainly because it is renowned as a section for controversy. There is a very clear statement at its head, saying 'THIS SECTION IS CONTROVERSIAL, POST AT YOUR PERIL' .
New posters see a section entitled 'The Doghouse'. Not 'The Animal Rights and Welfare Activists' zone' or 'The Rescue Workers' Refuge' or any other such title. It is 'a place to talk about all things dog'. There are no disclaimers, nor warnings, that you are walking into a hotly defended area.
The doghouse is unlike other areas. Because of the difficulties with people discussing terminations/abortions on conception threads, etc., MNHQ created an 'Antenatal Tests and Choices' section. No one goes to that area of MN without knowing that they will be exposed to discussions around this sensitive subject.
'Feminism/Women's rights' - again an area which by its very title, warns you that there will be strong viewpoints.
'The doghouse' - come and discuss your doggie issues. Except, that should you dare to admit that you value your dog as a canine species, and not a human being, should you dare to admit certain things about your aquisition of your dog, etc., you are in for a beating.
The time when people's care for human beings is outweighed by their love of dogs, is a sad time.
Dogs are important, of course they are. I love mine to bits. But out there somewhere, is a woman whose life fell apart, and she came to this forum for support and was ripped apart. I would imagine she has not forgotten.
Lots of posters who post for advice about less than ideal situations, already know they have got it wrong. They don't need someone using them as a live example of how the world mistreats its dogs.