Does this sound rude to you?

[luvrats]

It's really hard to judge someone's tone when you can't hear their voice or see their face. I think he might have been trying too hard to get a laugh. Try not to let it bother you.

[brit.gross]

he maybe was being rude, bu you shouldve responded with what you told us, that you dont care what the number is "I want to build a following with other runners and freelance writers like myself, and I don't care if that number is 100 or 1000. "

[calmvest947]

It did sound rude, but I think he was teasing you.
Don't take it personally.
Sometimes we can't tell what people really mean through written words, do its best to just let it go