> ...felt that the tone of the comment came a little too close to... Making assumptions as to intent or meaning because of percieved tone isn't very charitable

> ...felt that the tone of the comment came a little too close to... Making assumptions as to intent or meaning because of percieved tone isn't very charitable. You are correct in that you are far from the only one to do so. I do it sometimes too, but that doesn't make it productive. I am not saying you shouldn't acknowledge how the tone came accross and explain how frequently that sentiment is faced. I am saying you should do that while assuming the best possible intrepretion of the comment you are responding to. > ...think that those who do are just babies who need to stop being sad and go outside While I don't hear that sentiment from other people very often, my own brain frequently says it to me; It isn't very helpful.