>I would not like to get into a detailed discussion about every one of the individual cases you mentioned, but in general terms, I think that when you have problems communicating with so many different people (i.e., things get so bad you have to apply the twit filter), then it is time to at least think about the possibility that there is some problem on YOUR side.

One of my favorite sayings is "The one common factor in all of your dysfunctional relationships is you."

Doug