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87. When another person corrects another, especially publicly.... it's not about correcting the offending mistake

Reply to peppertree (Reply #84)

Fri Oct 11, 2024, 12:57 PM

Oct 11

It's about establishing superiority. If someone wanted to be helpful, there's a function where one can mail another person in private along with sending a link.

I can guarantee that I'm not missing anything spectacular with any condescending offender on my ignore list.

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I talked to my some people and I decided to return. You are my family. I love you all. I have had a bunch of personal [View all] debm55 Oct 10 OP

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I hear you. peppertree Oct 11 #84

When another person corrects another, especially publicly.... it's not about correcting the offending mistake Niagara Oct 11 #87

You're probably right peppertree Oct 11 #89

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this. i hate auto correct on phones . AllaN01Bear Oct 10 #37

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debm55..... Upthevibe Oct 10 #29

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So glad you made this decision at least for my sake BUT rurallib Oct 10 #57

I like this post better than your last post I replied to unweird Oct 10 #59

Not the speller cherkers. but also posters who like to rip you or your post up. I don't understand why they feel the debm55 Oct 10 #60

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OTOH, I Have NO Tremors Excuse for My Bad Spelling! 😁.... electric_blue68 Oct 10 #69

HURRAY!!! ailsagirl Oct 11 #70

We're all happy to hear that. I suggest liberal use of the "ignore button." It helps. NNadir Oct 11 #71

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Deb, so happy you are staying mvd Oct 11 #91

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