I think it's the angry smiley that threw him off. Those (when not used in combination with a grin or something similar) typically mean that someone is upset. So, when you type what you did with an angry face, it can easily be interpreted as an angry statement instead of a joke.
I should make something very clear here once and for all; I never truly feel mad here at Audioholics, never. A bit upset, in particular in the last week or so, yes, but mad, NEVER.
Other places, the same. In my life, at home, NO.
In my past, about 10 years ago, yes. But I ain't kill no one, just yet.
You have to be really bad, nasty and a real a$$h*le to p*ss me off.
I'm a bull, and as such, very peaceful, and I take a lot of sh*t; until I erase you with the IGNORE list. I gave people many chances to readjust themselves before I make the final decision. I'm not like some employers, where if you make one small mistake, and you're OUT, CAPUT, FIRED.
I'm truly human, and I believe in God and forgiveness.
But I also spent some time in jails.
I've been wrongfully accused of many things in my life, and I know how the minds of certain individuals operate.
Someone that is 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 years old or younger or older, is usually functioning from his experience in life and also from his education and how he was brought up by his parents, his relationship with his friends, girldfriends, enemies and all...
Here at Audioholics, I know pretty well by now, who I'm dealing with and what's on their mind (I'm talking about the regulars). And of course, I'm still learning, the reason I'm here right now. When I'm done with what I need to know, I'll go to better horizons; but I will always give my help to the newcomers and I'll give them special attention, because they are the ones that will be the new tomorrow leaders.
Bob