#iwasanass

This post is a public apology to @kumquatwriter and the other folks I blasted yesterday.  My intent was not to attack anyone but to defend a person I call friend from what I saw as unwarranted attacks.  I was more than a little overzealous in my defense and I pissed off and hurt a lot of people.  Please accept my sincere apologies.  I was an asshole of the first degree.  I could come up with many fine excuses but nothing excuses the fact that my words hurt people my friend had hurt before.  I stuck my nose into a subject about which I am not completely up to speed and I made an idiot of myself.  While I stand by the sentiment of what I said, my actions and the way I went about it were deplorable.  I am sorry.  

To the anons I have treated with less than cordiality, I too, apologize for that.  Let me just say this, while I am not perfect, I am someone who greatly respects courage.  I am not a fan of the “anon shield” (for lack of a better phrase).  I prefer when someone comes to me directly with an issue.  However, I realize that many of you have been severely hurt and do not wish to open yourselves up to being hurt again.  Going forward, I will do my level best to not be an ass to the anons.  Please accept my sincere apologies for treating you less than respect.