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<blockquote data-quote="DND_Reborn" data-source="post: 7878975" data-attributes="member: 6987520">When people reply in a way that seems out of line with what you are talking about, there is obviously some confusion somewhere. The problem is they (myself included) think they know what you are talking about but in reality you are talking about something else. This happens often enough on message boards as we all know.But instead of expounding on your thoughts at that point to help ensure everyone is on the same topic, you tell them to re-read your posts. So in that respect I agree with [USER=6777737]@Bacon Bits[/USER] . Telling people to reread your posts instead of addressing a possible confusion is a bit offensive to the reader because you are implying they either were too lazy to actually read your posts or too stupid to understand you and should try again.Anyway, my point is when there is a misunderstanding on a message board, most of the time there is some cross-wired thinking on both sides. You could have replied, &quot;Why are you addressing that point? I was discussing this point, in case I wasn't clear.&quot; so you could fine the source of the confusion, address it, and move on with a meaningful conversation.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="DND_Reborn, post: 7878975, member: 6987520"] When people reply in a way that seems out of line with what you are talking about, there is obviously some confusion somewhere. The problem is they (myself included) [I]think[/I] they know what you are talking about but in reality you are talking about something else. This happens often enough on message boards as we all know. But instead of expounding on your thoughts at that point to help ensure everyone is on the same topic, you tell them to re-read your posts. So in that respect I agree with [USER=6777737]@Bacon Bits[/USER] . Telling people to reread your posts instead of addressing a possible confusion is a bit offensive to the reader because you are implying they either were too lazy to actually read your posts or too stupid to understand you and should try again. Anyway, my point is when there is a misunderstanding on a message board, most of the time there is some cross-wired thinking on both sides. You could have replied, "Why are you addressing that point? I was discussing this point, in case I wasn't clear." so you could fine the source of the confusion, address it, and move on with a meaningful conversation. [/QUOTE]

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