Right, Ok
Firstly I didn't reply to Petal at all, miserable or otherwise. You must do your research before coming on MY website and slating ME.
Secondly, I stand by my reply 100%. If new members think they can open their account with a message like "Hi Mehmet, how are you, we'll be over in June" then they were rude, not me. This is (as I stated) not a message board, it is a discussion forum. New members are ALWAYS made very welcome here by the members, it isn't asking too much that they familiarise themselves with the format before posting.
I haven't become "very rude and miserable", I was always that way.
I spend hours moving, editing and replying to posts - I don't enjoy a single second of it, I have far better (and profitable) ways to spend that time. I do it because without rules we would have anarchy and this site would die.
I stand by my reply, and I don't see it as rude at all. It was rather informative, if they cared to read and understand the point being made.
I have a website of 3,300 members, of all characters and styles. 3,300 people in any situation is going to be potentially volatile and I do my best to keep it tight and courteous. If you think you can do a better job, go ahead.
Scunner