We’re close - not rebuilding

LOL. Whenever someone starts off with, "no offense, not trying to be combative, etc" u shouldn't even bother giving it a reply.
That's about as ridiculous statement as I can remember. What it means is that someone made a statement that may not be agreed with and they would like proof. It also means that they are listening to you and are open to being wrong if validation can be shown. SMH some people