Well, I read it through and couldn't find any abuse at all, just some mild exchanges. Ross is right, it is how it is felt that matters, but even acknowledging that and totally supporting our right to freedom from abuse, it was difficult to see how the judderingly huge response of a new thread and expressions of personal disempowerment was prompted. Perhaps we should also bear in mind the intent - I can see the word "verbose" was intended as a mild compliment and a brief aside only. If we are not careful we will have to edit every word and thought before committing and I am absolutely not prepared to do that given that my intent is not to abuse or offend. Can't we just talk it over, people?
