Not for once. I actually think your stand up for yourself advice in normal situations is right the F on. Just not with most MLCers.
I recalled that...for lack of a better word...raid in Newcomers from some MLCers, and since MLC is where I hang my hat, I diplomatically didn't want any hard feelings.
A premptive apology, perhaps.
Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis
Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans
Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK