Missed comunication

[Samuari]

It is really easy to get carried away on the board, it is a medium that intensifies everything, especially anything that carryies an emotional kicker. I've had things that I said here misinterpeted, mpstly by those that don't know me well, and found myself flamed about what I thought was an innocent statement.

It catches me by surprise and I usally have to go look at what the person was upset about, and then try to remember what I was thinking about when I posted. I'm not here every day, so that can make it difficult to reconstruct my thought process on a subject. I don't know anyway to prevent that sort of mis-comunication. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[Tyrael]

Nope, you can't prevent it all the time. There's always going to be that guy or gal that looks at what you write and misinterprets what you mean.

 

[Zamdrist]

This is true of any online communication really. Make liberal use of smilies and other emoticons to make your point.

The reason is, you can't hear the person speak, so you don't pick up on the sarcasm or seriousness of people's tone.

Don't jump to easily to conclusions and flame someone becuase you think they are attacking you. Re-Read the post, think on it if you're not sure.

This is too wonderful a place for hate and discourse.

 

[alexandraaah]

I think it's true in general.

Ever get really drunk with a friend and they spill something about these angry feelings they've harbored since you said something in 1993? I have. Usually, I have no idea what I've said.

The thing is, we say things and never know how people are going to take them. Sure, in person we have the edge of expression, but it's nowhere near foolproof.

I think it's just a roll with the punches kind of a thing.

Also, I've found here that people tend to jump on something and attack it if it fits their mood at the time. Sometimes, you're just a convenient target.

 

[Wiggles]

You could either defend and define every statement you make, or just let it fly.

Sometimes you can add In My Own Humble Opinion, or just a little ditty on why you feel the way you do.

I don't think there's any way to really prevent miscommunication. People are going to get what they want out of it anyways.