Originally Posted by
hailstorm
Asking people for advice is one thing, but expecting them to not have an opinion that colors their choice of words somewhat is, IMHO, a bit too much to ask for.
True. It's a drag when people seek validation for "I should be compensated for my own stupid mistake" stories (for example) and try to pre-empt the inevitable backlash with a "Don't tell me that it's my fault" prequel. Feck 'em.
Still ... You do sound like Sister Immaculata.