Don’t mistake the title of this entry… this mess is far from over, but it is the beginning of the end, I think. If you’re lost and clueless, my favorite superhero Batgrl has compiled the most complete reference on the situation.
I’ve been proud of myself… I’ve done MUCH more reading than writing, but I do have a bit to say. I’ll keep it brief, and trust me… I’m not trying to stir stuff up.
Updated: 12:40am
His Loopiness has made some mistakes. Some bad ones. For the most part, he’s apologized for them. For some, this was enough; for some it wasn’t. I don’t have any sort of relationship with Hoopty, except that I read his blog and I think he wanders by here on occasion. Suffice it to say, though, that his method of interacting with others leaves something to be desired.
I think, though, that some of the bridges that he’s burned are not mendable, or not to be mended. For the most part, I think his apology was the right thing to do, and was very big of him. I do think that the apology to Lee was sorely lacking, and most pathetic.
Wishful thinking that it may be, I hope we’ve ALL learned a valuable lesson from this whole thing. As usual, however, [?YMMV].
…we now return you to your regularly scheduled blogging…
Update:
Hoopty has done a fine job of restating his apology. It seems to be enough for the primary victims, and it seems quite sincere. It was a very, very frank apology and it took an incredible strength to do, no doubt. Nice job, Hoopty.
Ok… can we get back to the good-natured name-calling and fun-making now?
golly i certainly hope everything will get back to whatever we call normal around here. it\’s been a rough day in blogland.
Amen… and not half as rough for me as some. It\’s a blog new world, isn\’t it kd?
(comment with my apologies to Mr. Huxley)
Ah…. I think you put it best in your comments on Kare\’s site.
What comes to mind when I read it, is the alcoholic/abusive, and/or cheating boyfriend that gets busted and gets on his knees crying, begging for forgiveness, and swears he\’ll never hit/cheat on her again…
Just my 2cents, redeemable at any convenience store. A lot of people had something bottled up, they had to get it off their chest, and now they\’re ready to move on (hopefully, a little wiser.). wonder if *anybody\’s* going to BlogCon at this point.