Frustrations.

OK, twice now I've tried to reply to a post of someone I know. I wrote out my first response by hand, revised the second edition as I was typing it into the comments section, and just bloody gave up on the matter.

Other, mutual friends are being far more reasonable and balanced in their replies. Heck, one said damn near everything I meant to say, but did so in a far less sarcastic manner. I have nothing of substance to say that hasn't already been said, yet I'm finding myself sitting here gritting my teeth against expressing anger and other unhelpful sentiments.

Logically, I know throwing fuel on the fire will not help. Emotionally, I want to snarl at this person for their attitude, which has pissed me off in the past. At this point, I'd even like to let go of this enough to reply to other, more interesting and philosophical questions posed by some other friends. That's why I decided to write this, and it does seem to be helping.

I hope it works itself out, because I care about those involved. At the same time, it's damn frustrating to know that nothing I can say would help.