Open Apology To All:

[davidthefat]

Originally Posted by IKE

David,
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"I am sorry if you do not like my posting style and or my attitude, but I am not going to change. Sorry, I guess you have to deal with it then, it has done me more good than harm IMHO."

Technically this is not an apology as much as it is a rationalization of your position. Posting your position is a good thing as it helps others understand that your beliefs should not directly reflect upon your team, but an apology technically should show some remorse for a behaviour that with hindsight you would have done differently or at least feel bad about.
As another example:
"I am really sorry if I have offended others. That was not my intent. Blah blah blah... In the future, I intend to still express my viewpoints with conviction, but I will try to work on tone and.... with the intent of not being as offensive."

Again, this isn't meant as an attack, but more as an opportunity to improve communication. Your apology/position statement is a very brave action that helps us understand you a bit more. This bravery is why I think you have the strength of character to handle a post like mine.

IKE

That is true, well I am not the best person when it comes to putting stuff in right words, I can not promise that, but I will try...


Also I will try to be more openminded, this statement requires me to be more openminded than I am to even be more openminded. If you understand what I mean