Originally posted by CunningLinguist at 12-2-2010 03:10
Actually, DA, just read my post #2 again, and it wasn't ... Feedback: your comments certainly looked harsh to me on first, second and subsequent readings.
"What's the purpose of this story!?" ...
"... but we'd much rather read ..."
Yes, if you were there in person, speaking in an encouraging tone and with a big welcoming smile, it would come across differently. But on their own the words are unwelcoming.
I know you mean well (and so does he by now) ...
and I hope you don't mind me speaking up on behalf of the underdog. |