I don't get it, it seems as if some(a lot) of people, (more than I would like) are trying to discourage me from playing.

While I do certainly appreciate any and all comments posted here(on this forum), positive or negative(if they are sincere and insightful), I cannot help but wonder why they are saying such things.

I try to be polite and diplomatic and cannot understand the reception I have received. Not that I feel attacked, patronized or anything like that, but just a little misunderstood and chastized.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Desi. D.

P.S. I just want to be/play the best that I can. And I apologize for the poor syntax of all the parentheses above, but my thoughts did not flow continuously. Sorry. :-)