[tammys]

For the record: I will admit that some recent posts spurred me to finally say something, but like I said at the beginning of my post, this has been weighing on me for a while, and I haven't even been here that long.

So, it wasn't just those recent posts that got me thinking about this.

I don't think (at least I hope not) that there is malice in the rude replies. I imagine just frustration coming out in words, which we all know can be hurtful.

If everyone just took a few extra seconds to figure out exactly what they want to ask or reply with (without judgement, b/c that is usually not what the asker needs), it would make a world of difference.