[quote]smh_23 wrote:
AC: Per our exchange (through the much-appreciated medium of Varqanir), and with the hope that we do end up sharing a byline at some point, I’d like to issue a no-hard-feelings. I’d also like to specifically apologize for having used the term “liar,” which, as I said, I don’t believe and regret having tossed around. One of those unthinking things, and not a fair or evidence-based accusation. As for the rest, our misunderstandings and good old-fashioned sound and fury, no ill will remains on my end.[/quote]
Thank you for that. Right back atcha. I understand my “coward” comment is what triggered your personal attack, and I want to set the record straight on that. The thought I was (poorly) attempting to convey when I wrote that was that not defending your home and your family in the face of an invading army would be the act of a coward - regardless of whether or not you morally believe in the battle being fought. If one is home minding one’s business, and there is an invading army that kicks in your door, your side has been chosen for you, you will fight against the force that is trying to burn your house down and rape your wife. NOT to fight against that force would be the act of a coward - I was not trying to say “SMH was a coward” (but I see that’s how it came across as I was in a hurry to start a UPS preventive maintenance if I remember correctly). I conflated that point while being pissed off and used your name and the word “coward” together, which was not my original intention. Mea culpa.
You definitely managed to push my buttons, though! May the record reflect that I’m not going to be seeing you with any nefarious intentions, not over a misunderstanding that I caused.
[quote]smh_23 wrote:
AC: Per our exchange (through the much-appreciated medium of Varqanir), and with the hope that we do end up sharing a byline at some point, I’d like to issue a no-hard-feelings. I’d also like to specifically apologize for having used the term “liar,” which, as I said, I don’t believe and regret having tossed around. One of those unthinking things, and not a fair or evidence-based accusation. As for the rest, our misunderstandings and good old-fashioned sound and fury, no ill will remains on my end.[/quote]
Thank you for that. Right back atcha. I understand my “coward” comment is what triggered your personal attack, and I want to set the record straight on that. The thought I was (poorly) attempting to convey when I wrote that was that not defending your home and your family in the face of an invading army would be the act of a coward - regardless of whether or not you morally believe in the battle being fought. If one is home minding one’s business, and there is an invading army that kicks in your door, your side has been chosen for you, you will fight against the force that is trying to burn your house down and rape your wife. NOT to fight against that force would be the act of a coward - I was not trying to say “SMH was a coward” (but I see that’s how it came across as I was in a hurry to start a UPS preventive maintenance if I remember correctly). I conflated that point while being pissed off and used your name and the word “coward” together, which was not my original intention. Mea culpa.
You definitely managed to push my buttons, though! May the record reflect that I’m not going to be seeing you with any nefarious intentions, not over a misunderstanding that I caused.
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Thanks for the response, man, and I’m happy we’ve cleared the air. Yeah, I get the “coward” point, agree, and understand exactly what you mean when you say that wires just sort of got crossed. Which invalidates my response and, really, the whole kerfuffle.
[quote]smh_23 wrote:
AC: Per our exchange (through the much-appreciated medium of Varqanir), and with the hope that we do end up sharing a byline at some point, I’d like to issue a no-hard-feelings. I’d also like to specifically apologize for having used the term “liar,” which, as I said, I don’t believe and regret having tossed around. One of those unthinking things, and not a fair or evidence-based accusation. As for the rest, our misunderstandings and good old-fashioned sound and fury, no ill will remains on my end.[/quote]
Happy to see this.
I have been surprisingly concerned about this whole thing. [/quote]
You of all people, Chushin, ought to know how much fun the diplomacy business can be.
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