Nicknames - please note

[Bob I]

If you perceive a person to be "difficult" or "cranky" or "sweet" this should temper your interaction with them. Just keep in mind who you think you're dealing with. It would be good if we could all meet eventually and get to know each other even slightly... this would clear up a lot.

Spot on, old chap. Without having met someone, you are prone to (usually wrong) impressions. I would like to say that everyone I have met through contact on this board has been a joy to me. Some have even become good friends, which is great for a friendless person. If I snipe a bit once in a while at the people I know, I am certain they don't hold it against me. If they do feel upset they let me know, and we thrash it out. No big deal.