> > Oh, for crying out loud.
> >
> > When I read Melanie's post, I saw the "cute and sweet" comment as a JOKE. As someone who is trying to be funny so that the regulars will be interested in what she's writing.
> >
> > I'm sure Melanie feels real welcome now.
>
> Sorry if she feels unwelcome due to my post. I didn't mean it to sound nasty but it probably did. It was more of a general comment. I guess I've been in a nastier mood than usual lately if it's showing that much.
>
> Brunnen-"should stop replying to forum posts"G

Hmmm, well, sorry if I started something there.
I thought your last paragraph said what I was thinking but couldn't quite articulate. I didn't take it as unkind or unwelcoming, and hope Melanie doesn't either.

koala"like you could ever really stop posting here without the support of a 12-step group?mom