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Originally Posted by Isambard
Thank-you for the apology, it's very decent of you. Though I have to say it is not the OP that has taken the high road, it is you. And for that I commend your humility.
And what I mean by the OP not taking the high road is that I don't believe he has taken offence-as none was given, nor intended. Firstly, he is from the UK, secondly he is from the South East which is where I am from. That means if he had taken offence he would have said so, and promptly ripped my head off (albeit in cyberspace), and I would have accepted that. Its the way of the world where I am from. I don't wish to get into a 'peoples attitudes due to their geographic locations' discussion, but this is what I believe, particularly in this case. If I am wrong then I am wrong.
Yes there is the saying don't say anything if its not nice etc etc, but I don't operate that way. If I have an opinion, I will share it. If that opinion is not liked... oh well.
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Classic responses of a bully---Seek out and prey on those that are seemingly at a disadvantage as that dominance is their source of self esteem. Responds to any public challenge with intimidation, seeking revenge. Views any dissimilar response as weakness, victory, validation and dominance that must be extended. When intimidation is no longer successful loses control in either a childlike tantrum or seeks refuge in the fetal position.
What you describe is your way of the world, is in no way universal to your location than it is in the rest of the world.
An apology does not indicate humility. It is evidence of character. I apologized for how I wrote my post not the message. It was your opportunity to admit you were out of line and save face. I was pretty sure what you would do. Either way this crap would end soon.