Slapped down, baby. And probably deserved.

I've tried not to use foul language, or attack other people. I don't even think I have a 'acid pen' tone. But many of those I converse with are a bit more out there than I am.

I don't mind that. In fact, I enjoy it. When it goes too far, I try to ignore it. I decided not to do what Paul-doh has done and allow any post whatsoever, but I respect his decision. I have held to right not to post comments, but I've never really had to do it.

I realized early on that when you are posting actively, that your opinions can get mixed up with others, your tone conflated with theirs, and so on. I'm not sure what the answer is. Being bright and cheery and positive, when you are trying to ascertain the truth doesn't work. Some truth isn't bright and cheery and positive.

I hope that there isn't 'guilt by association.' But, I feel the discussion is interesting enough to take the chance.

Still, Sally Heatherton's comment on Bendbubble2 was so honest and refreshing, it made me laugh. I thought she was being satiric. But she was being forthright, with her own name attached, and I think she made a valid point. I respect that. And I cringe as to what the response is going to be.

I'm responsible for my own comments, and no one else's. I can live with that.