I don't think I was very clear

[conuly]

Or even very accurate

*le sigh*

Anybody care to go and correct any inadverdant mistakes? On anybody's part, mind, I'm not going to complain if you correct somebody else!

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Re: From Dictionary.com

[conuly]

while I don't see that you have a particular difficulty with communication, you feel that you do at times (correct me if I'm wrong).

No, you're not wrong. But please keep in mind that you see me in a special environment - online, in messageboards. Not only do I avoid the issues of real-life, I also avoid any and all issues of real-time communication. I have a lot of time to think and carefully formulate comments that are less likely to be misunderstood, and because people can't see my face or hear me speaking, they're more likely to give my comments the benefit of the doubt, because they know they can't depend on body language or anything like that. Even then, I get a lot of people telling me I'm rude and whatnot. Many times, I see this as a communication error on their part, but I'm the link in all these situations.

In real life, I've not only got to speak and hear and answer quickly, but I have to deal with people who think I'm doing something wrong when talking to them. And the words I use, which are okay when typed, aren't okay when spoken. When I use my l337 vocabulary online, it's okay. When I do so in real life, I've suddenly become condescending. How, I don't know, but.

[goddess588.livejournal.com]

You've clarified that for me - thanks. I sort of know what you mean - I'm milder in print - maybe because I have time to think what I say. I'm not very subtle IRL.

What's 1337 vocab?

[conuly]

*giggles*

LEET. I'm using it as a general adjective meaning cool.