Jim,
I wasn't doubting your altruistic intentions or even the recipient herself in your case. Matter of fact, I did remark that I understood the rationale behind the post. Then I simply joked that perhaps you could have explained your point and given yourself a thattaboy without the flare for dramatics. Its just a joke dude and was meant to make you laugh, not get your pinstripes in a bustle.
I don't think I should feel bad for making a joke at some random who begs in a game forum without knowing what they're asking for and likely is full of crap. Perhaps the joke was my way of being charitable, as I tend to find laughter as a pleasant way to create a diversion from an otherwise morbid situation.
Feel free to go ahead and assume you know very much about me from my name or online conversation. The only assumption I've ever made about you is your possible viewpoint on your favorite team, which I have some experience with since I'm from NY and have more blinder-wearing Yankee-fan friends and relatives than I'd like at times. That said, reading online community contributions do not equate to walking even a moment in someone else's shoes. I don't think I'm above anyone or that everyone's life on here is right as rain, and sorry that yours isn't what you bargained for.
and on 2nd though I didn't think most would relate or remember the Sally Struthers commercials which is why I changed it to another punch line.
BTW, the new ESPN Sunday night baseball commercial for the opener on the 4th is very funny. The Dirty Thirty is one of my favorite players even if he does now suit up for the Bombers. He seems to have a sense of humor that I can appreciate.