Hi crystalrose. I don't think I have spoken to you before, but I have had the same issues. I will post something and people take it so differntly than what I meant it as and their response is, well just very unhelpful and very hurtful. Sometimes even when you point it out to them, they still don't do anything to change it and will argue with you. Realize who these people are and put them on ignore.

As far as chat. I found chat is very good if you have someone that you know you can chat with and go in a private room and chat with just a few people that you know. This way, you are with people that youknow understand you and won't offend you.

Take care and I hope this help you. You can always PM if you would like.