1. The rude tone above was *to demonstrate* that tone is an important part of communication. It’s to defend people here who struggle to communicate bc their stutter impacts their tone. Oh…. Annnnddddd I was demonstrating howwww the suuuuugestion miiiight sooound! 2. I give very useful info to people, and yup, sometimes I am direct. I will often tap out a comment on my break, without having lots of extra time for niceties. I guess you think it’s better that I withhold the information? Im also direct bc i regularly see people say “I’ve tried everything and nothing works as I’m ready to become a hermit!”. Yet, they continually ignore the suggestions I give. 3. I went from having a very severe blocking stutter, to nearly fluent. It saved my life. I want other people to have that opportunity. 4. People frequently DM me to thank me for the info I give, and ask more questions. They are very appreciative. 5. Do you read my comments where I *defend* the most distressed people here??? “Positive and safe places” need to support everyone. Yes, that includes the vast majority of stutterers who are *negatively* impacted by being told to take a deep breath… Some people here are actually teens or very young adults. I’m old enough to be their parent, so talking to them as if they have the same life experiences as me *would not be helpful*. They think that positivity and medication/drugs/Gatorade can solve their problems - without more tangible solutions, those ppl will most likely make little progress. 6. And you made this account to snark at me, probably bc I blocked you. Besides the times when I’ve intentionally used rude tone to demonstrate that tone matter, can you point out some of the many times Ive made people feel unsafe??? Peace!