Keeping things in context

I had to post this message because I saw my name mentioned in a post about the Wii gaming system. I only write this message because we have had a lot of drama on the site recently due to peoples' words being taken out of context etc. I already posted a message about this under the Wii post, but I think it would do us all good to remember in the future that we shouldn't "call people out" in posts when we have questions that need answers or a clarification of something we've read. We should just ask the question or we risk saying something that is untrue and irritating feelings. At least that's how I feel. And I'm NOT saying that we all have to agree. Besides, isn't one of the purposes of having private messaging is so that we can talk back and forth about things in private?

I know that I would appreciate it in the future that my words not be taken out of context then used in a post. Better to avoid using other's usernames in your post especially if you've taken something out of context.

Just my two cents. I hope I'm not starting anything here. I just was irritated to see my name appear with something that i didn't say.

ela-girl

3 Comments

I agree Ela- girl

by Christmmpace - 2008-01-25 01:01:34

Right on my friend!

Sorry!

by uvagershwin - 2008-01-25 07:01:05

I really didn't mean anything. I thought I should aknowledge the person who inspired the post, but I am sorry for not asking permission first. I know some people don't like it, but stupid me didn't think before she acted. I am so sorry, and like someone else said, sometimes sorry is the only thing you can say.

Your PM friend, Sydney

You are all great!

by ela-girl - 2008-01-25 08:01:20

Thanks for all the kind words, guys. Sometimes I am just too serious and it wasn't like some dire thing that was said in the mix-up about the Wii. I just try so hard to be encouraging and give sound advice from my knowledge and experience that I would hate for people not to trust what I say on the site because something was stated out of context. I'm dork but life goes on!

It's all good!
ela-girl (Mandy)

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