I only kept my comment that you are referring to...you told me you were trying to be helpful when I asked about your reply, and I took you at your word since tone is very hard to judge on line. So I will try to explain again where I was coming from, since you are mentioning it again in response to someone addressing the "jump the shark" remark. This comment makes me doubt my belief that you were sincerely trying to be helpful to my situation.
I apologize if you took offense to my statement. It was not intended to be inflammatory or spiteful, but you have mentioned it multiple times. I understand why people want to vacation with their pets even if I would choose differently regarding a WDW vacation. I also understand this is now the stated policy at POR where I am staying in few months. I am in a situation where Disney has changed the goalposts. I don't really have any recourse, and I feel powerless. I really can't cancel on my girl - she's been fundraising and planning for so long. Responses from Disney have not been helpful to my group so far.
When I made that statement, I was genuinely trying to assess if I wanted to cancel my booked trip, or trouble shoot and make the best of things. I chose the latter. That remark was an attempt at venting steam when I felt powerless, and at some humor that apparently didn't go over well with you. Again I do apologize if my actual words offended, but I do think regarding this issue, we just have a different point of view. That's okay - I don't need to convince you of my point of view. My understanding is that you wouldn't consider stepping in dog poop a significant new concern, given all the other gross stuff on the ground (I'm paraphrasing). I disagree, so I'm trying to think about it and how I'd best deal with it.
I am trying to be empathetic to both sides as I gather information for an upcoming trip in a trial resort. I feel frustrated and kind of powerless and that Disney has put me in an untenable position. I generally have found these boards very helpful when I'm researching a trip and I'm glad I saw this policy change since nobody else seems to be notifying us, but I cannot control if someone responds to my concerns with empathy or thinks I'm over reacting. I can only note it and try to express myself more clearly.