froggie2,

That is exactly why I started this thread. I, too, found that the topic was being overwhelmed with "egos," including mine, and was quickly veering off-topic, and as you said, began to morph into an argument instead of support.

This made me realize that I did not have a clue if and when I was crossing that line. (It's always about me....)

I'm glad you responded - icky and all! This is exactly what I wanted to know - how to best respond to any/all post(s).

I am new to blogging and I have found so much solace and comfort through these types of websites already, that I do not want to alienate myself as I have with the people I am face-to-face with.

I tend to be very expressive (I love to write) and probably a little too "flowery" or "wordy" in my responses. I am also very opinionated and blunt (hey, maybe that's why I write the way I do...trying to cover my *** by sounding smart??) - I am always upsetting someone around me by the way I express myself in real life, so why should it be any different on-line?

If I cannot find a way to belong amongst those who truly understand me, then what kind of a chance do I have being a part of the "rest of the world," who don't (or won't) understand?

I'm gonna get kicked off, aren't I? Sooner or later...


Like I said: why should it be any different on-line...?

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