Explanation.
In other words, you don't mind giving incorrect advice to people who come here for help. Noted. You shouldn't rely on others here to read all of your responses and fix them.
"Pedantic" is typically given a negative connotation. I'm glad that Peng gave the right answer.
This isn't the first time that you've stated incorrect information, but that happens. The fact that you think it's fine to knowingly post incorrect information is disconcerting, though.
Oh Adam, Adam, so serious! Can't read between the lines? Didn't see a sense of humor on there? Over 900 posts, do you think there is one that I give wrong advice by purpose? Do you realy believe that I will be giving incorrect information willingly without minding? Do you also believe that I rely on others to fix my mistakes? Well, that last one, I'll say no, but it can happen that I do need help.
The word "pedantic" was used in my post with the utmost respect, in a very positive sense. You interpreted it to your own benefit for degrading me. You felt for something that you don't even fully comprehend. How could you go to the other way of a compliment?
Of course, just like you, I'm glad that Peng did correct me, because it's true that I was off in my math. But was this offensive to anyone? To you? Or is it because my response to Peng post? Of course, you have to chew each word with the negative side of it.
True, I ain't perfect, but I surely try my best.
And it won't be the last. And are you nuts? Do you really think that what you're saying is my true way of thinking? I thought that you were smarter than that.
Let's be honest here Adam, if someone see a mistake from my part, he'll correct it, just like Peng did, no fuss.
If I see someone making a mistake, I just do as Peng did, no fuss.
The problem as I see it now, is that my response was not totally understood in the true sense, so you decided to give it your own interpretation. No problem, now you know that I was humoristic in it. You just know me a little better now.
And for you to remind me about past incorrect informations without saying which ones or correcting them (if they were not), is a low blow that tell a sad side of you.
I suggest that you relax, and say what you have to say with a straight face, but in a positive manner, so we can get on the right foot, if you know what I mean. There is no use to keep animosity between us. Let's be constructive here, and not let incidents accumulate till they explode right in your face, that it's too late to repair the damage.
And if you want to keep sour feelings towards me, don't share them with me the way you do, be a gentleman and PM me about your problem.
And before making a judgement, be sure that you understand the meaning of people's words in their right context.
I think that you are a great guy that help a lot of people, and I will rather stay friend with you than feeling wrongfully accused.
If you, or anyone else felt offended by my response to Peng, or any prior incorrect informations from my part, I sincerely apologise, but I can assure you that it was not in any way whatsoever my intention.
I realise that sometimes, because we can only see what we type, it can be hard to read the sense of humor from some people, and that we can be easily influenced by giving a quick judgement, based on wrong emotional impact and interpretation, but we have to keep our heads up, and concentrate a bit more for a better understanding. And communication with total respect is always the best method.
You did bring in me some emotional feelings of anger, but now I'm over with it, because I do understand where you coming from, and for that I apologise that I was not more serious in my posting.
I can assure you at 120% that I always try my best to help by giving the best informations at my disponibility, and that helping people is my true passion and reward.
Yes, like you said it yourself, it happens that sometimes our informations are somewhat not the most accurate, but it is human nature, and we are not at war here, like if our lifes depends of it.
You got something to say, say it, don't let it accumulate in the back of your head, because it will eventually give you a headache.
Shoot it up in the air, just like you were bending at maximum strength a bow to shoot an arrow up in the sky to your highest capability.
Adam, I got high esteem of you, but I feel a bit misunderstood now. I hope that with this post, I reestablished a bit more confidence from you.
True regards,
Bob
