I'm older than dirt and I've been on the internet almost since it's birth. I've seen discussions like this over and over and over. One thing I can be sure of is that they will not go away. You will find these discussions on every message board you ever go to. Humor is subjective and it is multi-dimensional. Some dimensions are missing in print. You can't see the person grin, wink or see the raised eyebrow. You can't hear the fluctuation in their voice. When you come to a message board, watch and you will see a pattern. Learn the tones and humor of the board. If you are actually insulted or badgered, use the report button and we will help. But also consider that you just may not understand the humor of a board yet.



You should be able to tell from the responses you have received that no one wanted to hurt you or exclude you. They have taken the time to ask you not to leave and to apologize if you were hurt. Please take this into consideration. You won't find better information than this board because not only are there some longtime experts who are willing to share their experience, but if someone comes along and gives bad advice, it is corrected immediately. That way you can be more sure of the information. Google does not provide that.
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