Originally Posted by swamp2
No you should take some very friendly advice from a long term memeber here. It is quite simply your statement was either totally non-offensive, or it was offensive. My remarks indicate the latter. The offense is up to the person reading not the person writting.
I couldn't agree more.
However, as the person to whom the "offensive" jab was directed, I don't mind when that happens on an internet forum. I actually find it helpful in sorting out the quality individuals from whom I can learn, as opposed to those who aren't deserving of credibility. When a person takes such a ludicrous jab, I just write them off permanently, without taking any offense. Many others do the same, and their wounds are self-inflicted.