I don’t think the outside chance of receiving a negative response is a legitimate excuse to not offer an invitation.
it isn’t the negative response people care about as much as what the negative response means–they were offended.
Again let me reiterate, what i’m trying to do is help you look at these people in a positive light. I understand that you really do believe people are good and are just venting but it sounds hateful and i dont like when someone starts hating on my people.