The stupidest thing I have ever done is send my last post! It came in to my head, amused me slightly, and I posted it. Just after that, as I was punching myself in the face, I realised that I would have to post again. As my brain cell kicked into action it dawned on me that:- A) Ian would respond, and as I started it, I would have to read it and reply. B) his friends would tell me to foof. Memo to self: THINK BEFORE YOU POST punch, punch. So as you can see, I've put it behind me, as a momentary lapse of reason. (Mme, Pink Floyd. I might listen to that later with a glass of wine.) So, in reply to 'michaelg36' (must be a big family). Yes it was possibly a cheap dig, and due to my previous posts with itpro possibly not appropriate, but it wasn't intended to be abusive. It was just a spare of the moment quip, whether funny or not. As for his advice. As far as I can remember the only thing I've ever said on the subject was “I enjoy reading what you write. Sometimes I think its rubbish, sometimes I agree.” I have no issue with his advice and never have had. My only issue, is with his shouting.
In reply to Ian (must be a disappointed family) (punch,punch. I'll regret that later.) I have re-read my original post and don't consider it an attack. I fully appreciate I could have asked you to stop shouting more politely, and in normal circumstances I would have. I have looked at the thread to see why I felt it necessary to post at all, and why in such a way. I have always found it annoying that you shout in your posts, but in this instance I also disagreed with your argument. I find it difficult to tolerate people shouting but when they are also wrong it makes me angry and I posted in that frame of mind. I did write a reply to your last post in the original thread but never posted it. Although I found it to be nothing more than a personal attack on me, with no relevant content, and I had an urge to defend myself, I remembered that I have no wish to argue on a forum
I am well aware that my writing can seem arrogant, which is one reason I don't normally get involved in discussions on a forum. Take the 'joke' in brackets after your name as an example. I know that it may appear offensive in written form, whereas if I was speaking to you face to face, intonation and body language would show that it was a joke and not offensive.
In the same vane I understand that if I met you, you may never feel the need to shout. However I have decided not to read your posts while you continue to shout at me. I still feel it is unnecessary and offensive. I know this may appear churlish, and yes that is my teddy on the floor, and I also know people will think I am overreacting. I understand I am in the minority (possibly the minority of one) but shouting is obnoxious and rude whether face to face or on an internet forum.
I will read your posts until the end of this thread in case you feel the need to reply, and I will respond if required. After that I hope we can put an end to the matter, as I could be thrashing a Nissan Skyline around Donington on a ps3 instead of typing this.
PS. I do hope someone had at least a titter at the original post, because this has been more typing than I wanted to do on a Friday night.
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