> One of the most reliable ways to get rejected by people is to lead with "I've been hurt" Hmm..., does my post come across that way? (Perhaps someone else oth

> One of the most reliable ways to get rejected by people is to lead with "I've been hurt" Hmm..., does my post come across that way? (Perhaps someone else other than PaulHoule should comment). Certainly my intent was not to put across that message. Nor was it to garner empathy. This is in many ways business as usual - I'm offering my services to somebody who may find me something useful to offer.