Being Misundersttod....

[EcclesCake]

There area wide range of posts on AB and so many are short on detail leaving respondents a bit short on detail to respond fully.

I try to give a pragmatic response, not necessarily what the OP wants to hear but a different perspective.

Quite why a differing view gets ripped to bits is beyond me.

[Mamyalynne]

I know what you mean - often OP's omit detail that could change the way in which you reply.

I try to play safe or wait until more clarification is forthcoming.

It'a tough call sometimes.

[douglas9401]

Could be something to do with a reaction by some to the fact that they've no real life and feel inadequate at having to post on here all day, every day to give their existence purpose. Just a guess mind. :)

[EDDIE51]

Do you mean 'Being Misunderstood' yes a simple spelling mistake, but it made your question harder to understand !

[Islay]

I know because your point of view differs from that of the majority you are seen as difficult and argumentative!

[gness]

It's been said here before, Eccles....it's the way you word the response. If you don't have all the details respond to those you do and wait til more comes forth.

Folk often want opinions and will accept an opposing opinion but a fine answer is worthless when it's accompanied by an insult or some childish name calling as seen recently.

[mccfluff]

I understtod :-)

[EcclesCake]

Chuff off Islay, your input is far too sensible.

I hope the above has been spelt correctly and autocorrect has not got the better of me ;-).

[donny48]

I see a lot of sniping at each other instead of concentrating on the subject in hand. Surely being on-line does not exclude being polite and using decent manners.

[Answerprancer]

I have no problem with peoples' differing opinions and being challenged on mine, so long as it doesn't get snidey and hostile. I even don't mind if it DOES get S&H as long as people are happy to bury their differences and 'kiss and make up'. Unfortunately though, I've had a few pretty nasty exchanges with a few people here but I always try to offer the olive branch when I can see it has gone nowhere.
There do seem to be a handful of grudge bearers here and people who prefer to speak in riddles so you don't know where you stand with them.
This is why I only post here sporadically.

[Islay]

ahhhh kiss my butt Eccles!!

[Sqad]

How long of you folks been on AB?
Sniping, confrontation, childish remarks, one upmanship, arguments.....shall i go on?.....are all a part of life's "rich pageant".....everyone in real life does it at one time or another and why should AB be any different?
Mods can do their job if it gets out of hand, but please, AB without "nasty controversy" really would be bland............

[andy-hughes]

I have said many many times that problems can arise because we communicate in writing, without the vast number of aural and verbal signals that aid face-to-face communication.

Often, irony is completely missed, and sometimes sarcasm is taken more to heart that the provider intended - I am as guilty as anyone of both of those.

My rule is that I don't attack anyone who does not attack me first, and if I am wrong, I am happy to apologise.

Other than that, we must take our chances and be patient with each other.

[ummmm]

Baffles me too. Especially when people can see insults where no insults have been posted.

[Answerprancer]

"I have said many many times that problems can arise because we communicate in writing, without the vast number of aural and verbal signals that aid face-to-face communication".

Spot on.

I hate texting (or being texted to) for the same reason, some people just can't do it.
I think emoticons help a great deal :-) but if we don't know what they mean :-/ or why and when to use them (_8^(|) ....d'oh! then things can escalate from 'misunderstood' to nasty >:-(

The again, I think there a a few people here who deliberately set out to cause tension.

[anneasquith]

Eccles, have you had an answer removed recently ?

[Mamyalynne]

Don't know about Eccles, but I have, all part of the site isn't it?

[Sqad]

^^^^^ LOL....indeed it is Mamy.

[Togo]

//I have said many many times that problems can arise because we communicate in writing, without the vast number of aural and verbal signals that aid face-to-face communication. //

And of course the spiteful poster isn't risking a swift slap in the kisser, or a Bradwell kiss. (^_*)

[tamaris]

The nature of the beast Mamy

[anneasquith]

Thanks for that information mamya. :-)