[Aliantha]

I have trouble interpreting sarcasm online and don't want to look like a douche thinking every thing that seems nice actually is nice. In particular, I have trouble detecting some of the nuances from you yankies. I have no trouble with the brits and others, but it's a problem I've had here since I started.

Also, Bruce and I might be friendly now, but there was a time when he didn't think much of my level of intelligence, so you can understand why I might think he's having a bit of a joke at my expense in this regard. I didn't think he was trying to be hurtful, but I thought he might have been having a chuckle to himself.

When it all comes down to it, I'm insecure about some things, just like everyone else.