The Cloud, what you said is fantastic and you're such a great person!
But seriously, I never got "aloof and imperial" from you. You're kindly trying to help. I like your posts, I always read them when I see one of them. Usually I ignore "men are like this, women are like that" threads, the only reason I read this one is that you started it.
Let us know how you're doing with creating closeness by complimenting
I'm looking forward to seeing how your posts will change from now on. I'll watch them!
As for writing posts to provide emotional support vs. writing posts to solve a problem... Why not do both depending on what the other person needs? Sometimes you can feel that a poster needs some love and encouragement now. Other times what they need is a concrete solution. Why not train yourself in listening to what they need and answering appropriately? We all can do both ways, no matter what our gender is
