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Causing offence on this forum
I am aware how easy it is to upset people on this forum...unintentionally. My habit is to make light of matters at times, to make a joke or two (that I think is very funny at the time of writing but later realise is tactless) but also to take this forum seriously and with respect for all contributors. The forum is great for advice, opinions, debate and "stirring" the pot a little. However, it is important to view all comments as being well-intentioned
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With the exception of known trolls and sock puppets, I agree.
The majority of posters here are either people with genuine queries that deserve the best answers we can give or people with experience that can be of great help and who give of their knowledge freely. Long may such exchanges of advice and opinions continue.
Best to remember though that we all read posts in our own tone of voice and not that of the poster so sometimes posts can seem flippant, abrupt, off-hand or downright rude. We should be careful when posting and thick-skinned when reading.
Christopher, as I'm sure you know, it's a well-documented problem of any forum because, with the written word, people miss all the visual and tone-of-voice cues that would normally tell them if you're being light-hearted. That's why smiley-things can be useful. It's also why some of us really enjoy 'Fork Handles' because we know that that's a very light-hearted thread.
After using 'Mustardland' (The Archers m.board) for a few years, I gave up because there are some major paddies on there with a lot of flouncing and huffing and plain old nastiness sometimes - I find it much kinder and more peaceful here; I have recently had great fun helping to chase off trolls with silly humour rather than getting upset.
Good point, well made Christopher
As one who is growing a thicker skin, I agree !
I now know why Christopher1 had to become Christopher2.
Only kidding.
I think the word you are looking for is Amiga.
The problem with humour is that everyone thinks that they are funny but there are quite a few people on this board who are not funny or correct, and as for abrupt what about the people who can bore for England.
Only people with thick skins should play on forums.
Everyone on this board is funny and correct, never abrupt or boring, and thick skins are absolutely surplus to requirements. As chris2 says, read twice before you react.