My apology

[reverendjeremiah]

A few weeks ago I was discussing politics on this forum. Some of the things I posted I now see that I could have approached with a much better attitude, but I didnt. I stooped to character attacks and other unsavory fallacies. Sure, some of it was my typical since of sarcastic humor, but I did not make it apparent that I was being humorous in those situations. Other times I was being a rude and crude jackass on purpose. I should have pushed very hard that my topic was American politics, and not political theory in general, and should have kept a much better attitude about the discussion.

During the time I was going through a grueling work schedule of very heavy and dangerous labor - This is not an excuse for my actions and I see this now. I took my frustration out on the forum.

During that time I was pissed off about the actions of the right wing in my country - This is not an excuse for my actions, and I see this now. I took my frustration out on right wing members of this forum from other countries.

My posts were inexscusable, as not only did I make an ass of myself, but I managed to drag in other people and enable them to also share in the flame whether they agreed and disagreed. sure, many of these other members did so of their own freewill, but possibly would not have done so if I were not the one who started it. I used my influence on this forum to pit members against members and I deserve to be banned for such actions.

I wish to apologize to Hayter, as I obviously offended him during this long and grueling political flame. He was well in his right to ban me, but he didnt. He didnt even censor me. I respect him for that.

I wish to apologize to void, as I obviously offended him and drug him into a situation where he too was flaming back. He was well in his right to ban me, but he didnt. I respect him for that.

I wish to apologize to Moros, as I obviously made him extremely uneasy during the discussions. Up to and including him having to give me a warning to make me stop. I am sorry for putting you in that situation.

I wish to apologize to Summer Queen, who has been the biggest reason why I stay on this board, and has been a big vocal sponser of me before, during, and after this spat. I put her in the most uncomfortable position of being a devils advocate between a rock and a hard place and I hope that I have not lost face with her because of it.

I wish to apologize to the rest of the forum in general. I used my influence to start a big flame war. Sure, some could say that it was probably building up anyways, but it is obvious that I grabbed a left wing flag and ran to the lead of the pack shouting the command to charge.

I rightfully deserve to be banned for these actions, yet I wasnt. I want to thank those in charge for not banning me, as my time down has made me come to realize how much I love this forum.

My apology will include a pact of promises: I promise to no longer lead a flame war on this forum again. I will do my utmost to step aside from my political passions and remind those who are flaming to ease back a bit. I know. I promise that I will be a stronger member of this forum who tries to lead by unbiased example, as opposed to partisan bickering. I promise to contribute all of my skills, for free, to this site as long as it lives. I promise to try as much as possible to financially support this forum and the great freedoms it represents to me and those who have come to call it home.

I also promise to keep my usual sarcastic and witty sense of humor. I will just be a bit more careful to make sure that people know I am being a joker.

[Cinjin]

I forgive you Reverend.


Mostly because I too have been guilty of crossing lines and busting unnecessary balls. You're not the only one to receive a warning here.
What can I say? I do my best and once in awhile I get outta line a bit.

[thesummerqueen]

Sweetheart, there was no apology necessary. I just wanted to make sure you were okay, and to get "you" back.

[Rayaan]

I took my frustration out on the forum.

[Tiberius]

Apology accepted. I am surprised but also pleased by your actions. It takes a person of real character to step back, realise what they did wrong, and then to apologise for it in the way you did.

We come from different political backgrounds; we have different ideals; we even see the same people in completely different lights, but that doesn't mean we can't sit down and have a civil discussion of our opinions. The only reason I stopped discussing politics here was down to the recent flame wars; if people can keep their cool, I'll gladly rejoin the discussions.

I may be a member of what many consider the "far right wing", but I've always seen politics as more than one-dimensional. I agree with most of the social issues of the left, and even go further than them in some respects. Where most of our disagreements stem from is the discussion of economics, which can't easily be split up like social issues can. Economics is a tough subject, but I'm eager to learn (as always) how people think economics should work.

[thesummerqueen]

Rayaan, I'm sure you could have found a more apt picture of yourself instead of that smiley.

[Rayaan]

Cut it out with the pictures. This is an apology thread!

[5thHorseman]

Me:'hi guys my name's Harry.

AA group: 'hi Harry.'

Me: 'im a social democrat. And I've been one for 8 years'

AA group: 'that's the first step Harry, admitting it to yourself'

Me: 'that feels so good'

[reverendjeremiah]

Sweetheart, there was no apology necessary. I just wanted to make sure you were okay, and to get "you" back.

i promise you that the old Jeremiah is very much back on this forum, and i will promise to stay that way from here on out.

I am becoming a community Elder as time goes by, and I need to start reflecting such a position in my posts.

Now that you have met Loki... you know what i mean by Loki's goblins wreaking havok on this forum since our last hang out.


A basket full of Loki's goblins preparing to wreak havok on this forum as we speak

[Rayaan]

The psychology behind Rev's frustration:

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