Forums are always open to misinterpretation (that's why I hate texting!) as you can never 'read' the emotion behind a comment. This is a shame, as it can cause problems that are not actually there. The above comment is a prime example (I'm not aiming this at you, it's just the wording really makes my point).
You started the sentance 'Can we please...'
Compare this to 'Please can we...'
One seems like an order, the other a request. I'm not saying either are, but you tend to read your own emotions into a sentence, so how it is worded can make a huge difference, even if the actual words are the same, just in a different order.
Thanks for listening :-D