Lost In Translation..

It seems like you have to be careful about what you say sometimes. Even if you say something you think is perfectly innocent, there can still be someone who takes it the wrong way. I've had discussions in which I've said one thing, someone else has, basically, told me I am wrong and then repeated exactly what I said as their own opinion. Or those who respond to something in such a way that it is clear they haven't understood what you've said. There are times when misunderstandings can occur but there are also times when you wonder how something could possibly have been considered to mean what someone thought it meant.

and no matter how carefu lly you phrase your post someone will thijk it was all aimed at them amd not bother to realize we are talking in generalities. since we c annnot see each others faces we rely on the written word.

You never know what people are going to take the wrong way.

I so agree. Some people may just get inside their own heads too much and it is easy to take things personally and more seriously than they would regularly. If it is serious state it as so and if it is to be with lest serious tones that needs to be acknowledged as well. Good communication is key.

The big problem with writing is you don't see the facial expression or any gestures. The challenge for any writer is somehow convey the possibly lost meaning through words alone. I think we all fail sometimes.