I wish to clarify that, though I may come off as rude or argumentative, I never mean to be. For as long as I could speak, I've been accused of thinking I know everything, of being insensitive, of going on and on about things, and generally showing a complete disregard for other's emotions. It is rather vexing, because I don't mean to appear that way and I don't quite understand why I do. Because it happens so often in "real life", I assume it must have happened upon this site at least once.

So, in conclusion:
1) I don't mean to be rude. If I seem as such, I am only expressing my opinion in the least tactful way possible. Nothing I say is ever meant as a personal attack.

2) Please don't misinterpret my being opinionated and incredibly long-winded as being argumentative. I genuinely enjoy discussions within which people have differing opinions, as it gives me a chance to learn more about a subject from another point of view. I'm not trying to change your opinion, I am trying to garner more information by sharing my own.

3) It took me years to learn the patterns of social interaction; I am still quite new to it.

4) I am unversed in all things "feelings", so it is difficult for me to comprehend that my words can cause an emotional response in another person. I sometimes attempt the written equivalent of an awkward "there, there" as a precaution. I'm hoping this shows "compassion".

Really, I've tried very hard to improve, but sometimes I don't feel like putting thrice as much thought into how I word things. I am hoping this post is completely unnecessary, but I am well aware that there is a high probability it is not-in which case, this will come in handy.