Oh it was said TO me Deb, not by me .. I gave it as an example .. I would never say that.
The exact words were I believe "I just cannot dumb down my posts for the sake of those who feel I should." I had asked someone what was meant by a term used, and the reply I got included this, coupled with the sentiment that the poster hoped to help the readers to "reach beyond what they think is their boundary," which would in turn help us become better people. My initial reaction was to feel I was being talked down to .. and I'm glad that we agree on the interpretation. I know Sin felt the same .. but as she says it's about interpretation, and it's possible that the intention was not to be patronising ..
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