My brain =/= other people's brains

[jennythereader]

Sometimes I get the impression that I'm the only person who draws a distinction between commenting about something, and complaining about it.

Comments

[fabricdragon.livejournal.com]

take heart, you are not (entirely) alone

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

:)

[purpura.livejournal.com]

No you're not. Simply because they are not positive, does not make a comment a complaint.

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

Then I think I need to learn how to phrase things better, because people are constantly hearing complaints where I only intend statements. It gets frustrating.

[sioneva.livejournal.com]

Does this happen more online or in person? I find online commenting comes across as far more negative than the same thing said verbally would.

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

It actually happens more in person, which makes me think it's something I'm doing wrong with my tone of voice.

[dwarven-brewer.livejournal.com]

People just need to be less sensitive.

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

That would be nice too.