But I didn't say yes. That's the deal. I simply quoted him, which I've now apologized for and wish you could hear my sincerity on. I do see your point, however, and like I said, I regret even repeating that word. You ever have dark nights where the ugliness just pushes you over the edge? Last night when I repeated that was one of those nights for me, and I was reacting with disgust to the deep-seated ugliness that had already been spewed all over that thread. You, by the way, were the Spewer in Chief, as you're well aware.

Today I'm not so mired down with grief, and that's why I especially regret my repetition of that word so much. Trust me, if I were punishing you, which I don't intend to do, I would do that in private.

By the way, there are plenty of people who think I'm a bitch. Including you, right now. I'm a grownup. I know I'm not going to make everyone happy all of the time, so mostly I try and take the most courteous option when I can. I don't always succeed. I'm not perfect. But at least I try.

Do you?