It would appear that this "comedy of errors" has now brought the bullies out of the woodwork aswell.
Always interesting. I can only assume that people don't read things properly to jump to the conclusions that they do. The bullies probably don't really read any of it - they just notice that one person is getting hassled and then take that as their cue to jump right on in, and give the person a good verbal kicking as well.
Overall, the only reasonable explanation that is even faintly plausible is that people are reading things into what I've typed that just aren't there. At no risk of repeating myself, because I am repeating myself - I read these forums extensively before posting. I therefore didn't particularly like it when I was told to go and read the forums - as I had already done that, and had already said that I'd done it. It's a bit like your teacher irritably telling you to do your homework after you've already handed it in.
On the point of my etiquette standards, perhaps an analogy will help. You're at a party in a group of people that you don't know very well (if at all). You make some conversation. They then carry on with the subject of your conversation but refer to you in the third person, and don't make eye contact with you, as though you weren't there. Feels good? Not good?
I believe manners exist to assist with social cohesion. The above scenario demonstrates basic psychology - no one likes to feel left out or marginalised - no matter what their background is.
Darcy - wow - I've just seen your post. "Abusing" you ... "insulting and ungrateful"...
No - I don't think I have been or done any of those things. I would say, in fact, that some users on this forum (not you) have used their established position to be caustic and rude - e.g. the comment about the princess and the pea, the "what is she talking about" comment and yet another one inferring that I should have read the forum.
Maybe I am not understanding the situation - in which case - would you mind letting me know where I've abused or insulted you? Those are very strong words, and I don't think I've done any of those things. Made a point - yes. Stood my ground - yes. Insulted and abused anyone - I don't think so.
I think I've expressed my gratitude at least 3 times, but just in case it wasn't clear, let me say it again. To everyone who has been helpful and given advice - thank you - I really appreciate it. You've helped me to find a supplier and make a decision about what to buy in the first instance.
when was anyone facetious or disdainful towards you?
I could say, but that would just be more fuel on the fire. I may have misinterpreted this person's somewhat acerbic style of writing, although I noticed him/her being equally disdainful to another poster, so I'm guessing it's not just me.
You know, it's getting a bit out of hand and a bit like the Wicca Man. However, the islanders actually had a logical (to them) reason for persecuting the outsider because they thought his sacrifice would placate the gods and return their harvests to them.
But getting out of your prams and working yourselves up into a frenzy over a few comments that I've made is just a total overreaction.
I guess you can't reason with the unreasonable.
Jane
But for the sake of this forum, I'll probably will just ignore it.
