Is this another example of a potentially crucial error by the VRD handler?

[Mr Gray]

It seems that it's not enough to be told that the alerts aren't evidence. They seem to think it's important to go a step further and try to prove that the alerts weren't 'real' alerts anyway.

What do you think about the alert to cuddle cat.... Why should grime and the dogs be beyond criticism.... You don't really make, any sense imo

[G-Unit]

You already know the, answer to that... But I see nothing wrong with posters trying to establish the truth... Do you

It could be said you have pored over the files trying to discredit the McCanns

I don't see how a poster's opinion of where a cadaver dog's nose is when it alerts will help to establish the truth.

[Venturi Swirl]

It seems that it's not enough to be told that the alerts aren't evidence. They seem to think it's important to go a step further and try to prove that the alerts weren't 'real' alerts anyway.

Rather than attack the poster and their motives why not actually address the rather valid points she has made regarding the alert to the clothes?

[Mr Gray]

I don't see how a poster's opinion of where a cadaver dog's nose is when it alerts will help to establish the truth.

Assessing the validity  of the alerts will help establish  the, truth... You seem oversensitive to any criticism  of grime or the, alerts..... And I'm sure I know, why

[jassi]

Rather than attack the poster and their motives why not actually address the rather valid points she has made regarding the alert to the clothes?

Validity is a matter of opinion, seemingly yours.

[carlymichelle]

Validity is a matter of opinion, seemingly yours.

mcann supporters have always been afraid of the dogs   it makes  you  wonder why doesnt  it?? just because  dogs cant talk doesnt  mean they dont understand  what they are trained to  do

[Mr Gray]

mcann supporters have always been afraid of the dogs   it makes  you  wonde r why doesnt  it?? just because  dogs cant talk doesnt  mean they dont understand  what they are trained to  do

What rubbish ...some sceptics misguidedly think this, when the reality is that supporters better understand that the, alerts, which are basically meaningless

[Robittybob1]

What rubbish ...some sceptics misguidedly think this, when the reality is that supporters better understand that the, alerts, which are basically meaningless

Not meaningless. IMO

[Mr Gray]

Not meaningless. IMO

Then tell me what they mean to you

[Robittybob1]

Then tell me what they mean to you

They are clues that must fit into the final scenario (with a fair degree of certainty).
They are a form of intelligence.

Intelligence:
1.
2.
the collection of information of military or political value.
"the chief of military intelligence"
synonyms:   information gathering, surveillance, observation, reconnaissance, spying, espionage, undercover work, infiltration, ELINT, cyberespionage, humint; informalrecon
"a former agent for British military intelligence"

[ShiningInLuz]

What rubbish ...some sceptics misguidedly think this, when the reality is that supporters better understand that the, alerts, which are basically meaningless

You forgot the IYO.

[Venturi Swirl]

Validity is a matter of opinion, seemingly yours.

Every time G-Unit posts we are remind to Accept Nothing, Believe No-One, and Confirm Everything.  Why should the dog handler and his alerts be exempt from such scrutiny, and if questions are raised, then their validity discussed, not brushed over in ad hom attacks?

[Venturi Swirl]

mcann supporters have always been afraid of the dogs   it makes  you  wonder why doesnt  it?? just because  dogs cant talk doesnt  mean they dont understand  what they are trained to  do

You forgot the IYO (just pointing this out as SIL seems to have forgotten to do so).

[Sunny]

You forgot the IYO (just pointing this out as SIL seems to have forgotten to do so).

To be honest I don't think carlymichelle's post needed an IMO, since I became interested in the case and have looked at forums, twitter etc the dogs seem to be the main point discussed by the supporters, that and of course Goncalo Amaral and the sceptics themselves. All IMO but based on my views of forums etc.

[Sunny]

What rubbish ...some sceptics misguidedly think this, when the reality is that supporters better understand that the, alerts, which are basically meaningless

You forgot IMO Davel.