[redwitch]

Online interactions are strange breeds. What is funny to one is hurtful to another. If you see the person's face when you start to say something, you know to stop because it is being taken wrong. Unfortunately, you can't online.

Also, there are just times that humor isn't appreciated. Sometimes it is needed to diffuse a situation. I try to treat threads much like a business party. If I wouldn't say it in front of a client, I try not to say it to an online group. If I would say something funny on the subject at the party, I'll say it here. If not, I'll keep the joke to myself or send it to a friend via a PM. It's a safe rule of thumb.

As to you, my dear, most of us know you and know you're kidding. We love your comments. Don't take someone's growl personally. We all have bad days.

HUGS