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Originally Posted by Finite
Now, I must say I was a novice in internet forum etiquette when I asked to join up with you ISS guys, (and still am really) and didnt really know to give an introduction of themselves like i've seen others do. But I must say even I thought HRT's message was a little odd, a bit confrontational. But then, HRT joined 5 to 6 yrs ago, so maybe feels he has known the members long enough to be frank.
Looking through the ads and other posts in my limited time here, I've seen nothing but informed and fair comment, interlaced with some brilliantly funny and throughly entertaining dialogue. I think you can trust what is said, these folk aren't the cross section of society you might find dwelling on a boy racer forum.
Is there a particular advert that has got your goat? Or a bad experience in trying to buy something from another member? I'm just trying to guage what your query is based in.
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Frankly, I think HRT's comments were fairly innocuous anyway and they were fair and valid comments regardless. After all, he stated he was new and didn't want to offend anyone.
Sometimes with the written word within this forum you are not totally able to express ones mood correctly, in the same manner as you do directly. You simply cannot observe body language. HRT's comments may have come across somewhat differently in person. The emoticons go someway to alleviate this problem, but not entirely.
Just because someone may not fully know how to use this site (I certainly don't) he or she shouldn't be condemned, because they may come across as offensive, for they may not be. I sometimes struggle with how to put things without it sounding offensive, even with using the emoticons.
HRT, I think you comments were valid and that shouldn't put you off making further observations. I defend your right to your comments and didn't in any way find them offensive, even if I didn't agree with them. After all, many don't necessarily agree with all mine, nor would I expect them too.
As long as nobody uses abusive or offensive language, all comments should be grateful received, even if you don't agree with them. You can always comment
