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As was told to me long ago by a very wise woman (mom). It's not the action that will get you in trouble, but the reaction.

Now this applies to an extent, because obviously ALL people need to be held accountable for their actions, but also their reactions.

The internet will be the internet. This thread sparks some paranoia in my own mind because of certain events that transpired. And by no means am I pretending to be innocent, but I'm also not alone in my guilt. That wise woman above also said "It takes two to tango."

There will always be quarrels, differing of opinions, spiteful remarks and things said that become personal whether intentional or unintentional. The fine line in all this is intent. It's also the hardest to decipher from internet conversation. Things can scale to a point where the argument is no longer about the topic, but more of pride, or job, or family.

In the end it's all useless banter. And in the end what matters is how you come away from it. Whether by offering amends, or simply walking away all together. In a community that many refer to as family, the latter imo is rather ridiculous.

And to the person who reads this... and he knows who he is. Offer is still on the table.

My .02 from the unwise age of 24.