Folks, I hope you'll allow an observation from the old "Communications Professor".

We're in a very competitive business. If we were all in the same town, we'd be competing against each other. To succeed in this business each of us has to be confident, competent and act on our beliefs.

Sometimes that competitive nature puts a hard edge on written communications.

Confidence sometines is interpreted as cockiness, and, at least on this forum, I firmly believe that is simply a product
of the communications channel, and not necessarily a reflection of reality.

We rely on others and value the interperonal relationships or we wouldn't be here.

And, a little attitude sometimes keeps the blood flowing.

To avoid hurt feelings and resentment, we just need to consider the impact as well as the content of our communication.

Best personal regards to ALL of you!


Russ