pann,
what is ridicule? i think it is a weapon, that when hurled at others, comes to strike back at you multifold.
it takes all kinds to make up this world. personally, i do not think that venkat meant to be rude.
in the same breath, i agree, that given the tone with which we read notes, we consider them rude or callous.
how much more fun it would be, if we could inject some feelings into these letters. alas, not in this medium.
absence of which, should only urge us, to be more gentle with ourselves. after all, what did we do wrong? whom did we wrong?
nothing. nobody.
so, dear pann, nothing to be ashamed of or to be reluctant about, as i see it. you should be able to say what you wish, your stories here without any hesitation whatsoever.
otherwise, as moderators, we might as well be written off.
thank you.
ps..as the dad said to his son, on seeing him swallow a penny, "out with it"...