An Open Apology

[TheClone]

I came back home earlier today and I found that I can no longer enter the chatrooms. My posting doesn't appear to be moderated or even affected at all, of course, I don't know what to be looking for, so I guess that I could be missing something.

I've browsed through to my private messages and checked my difference e-mail accounts, and I can't seem to find any messages related to this. So, I can only assume that the transgression(s?) that resulted in this were so serious that they didn't even need note. And well, I can't say that I didn't have this coming, even disregarding the events of last night, I still would have probably deserved this. I had been walking the line since the day the new rules were posted, and I guess that last night was just the final straw.

I should have paid more attention to the new rules. I can't say I didn't read the terms of service, because when the new one showed up, I actually read it. I knew about the rules, but I guess that I was thinking... hoping that my behavior wouldn't have to change. I didn't let myself think that they applied to me. These were for Bradwart, if you said something that left the whole room in a tizzy, that caused heads to explode left and right, then you'd be in trouble. Not me, most of the chatroom liked me, I think. I'm okay, because as long the majority of people don't want me gone, it wouldn't matter. Obviously, I was dead wrong.

There isn't much I can say to this. I can not say that I didn't deserve it, because that would be a lie. I know I did, I just hope that I'm the only one who gets in trouble. I am not sure of the exact situation that resulted in this, though I can think of several good reasons. In all of them, I might have been the worst offender, but I was not the only one. I hope that I haven't drawn those people into this and I hope that they haven't gotten into this same trouble. I can accept with the fault lies with me, and I hope that, at least in this one case, I am the scapegoat.

Monkey, I know that I've upset you, but I can not do anything but apologize to you just one more time. Monkey, I know we've never gotten along, there are certain reasons I can peg, but that does not really matter right now. I just want to to know that I honestly did not mean to upset you last night. My comment was a stupid joke, and one that I had even made before, I did not think it would cause the reaction--or this banning. I know I should not have made it, I just did not know how else to reply to what you had said. I hope that you can you let this issue go, and not still be angry over it. I have heard from my friends that you're still quoting what I said, and I can just ask you to please stop. Simply because, while it might have been wrong for me to say it, you've now said it many more times than I have. I am not there to tell my side of the story, to give my context, to explain why I said it, and all this is doing is spreading rumors and creating an animosity that no one needs.

And then, I am sure that Monkey isn't the only one that I've upset, perhaps that she's just the only one to be this vocal about it. I want everyone to know, though, I am honestly sorry if my actions have hurt you. I tried to think that I was a nice enough person, and maybe just that my sense of humor was a bit different than other's. I suppose that I thought too much of myself and not enough about how my actions could effect other people. I do not know who I could have offended, but I know you're probably out there. I want you to know, I really am sorry. I do not want to hurt anyone. I hope that you can find it in your hearts to forget me.

To everyone else, to my friends, to the people who still like me, to the people who don't, to wildflower, to Kinsey, to Delylah, to Lisa, to Dee, to Sean, to Jamie, to Peter Murray, to Kathy, to Rhya to Tuttle, to Mousey, to Charlynn, to Nate, to Ariel, to YR, to hungry, and to everyone else: I hope that if we were, we can still be friends. This chatroom has been my home for...I guess the last four months. Maybe I haven't treated it as respectfully as I should have, but I guess it doesn't matter. Thought of you who want to say hi still can find me, my MSN and AIM are still the same. I hope that you will, I don't have any idea as to what I'll do without you guys and girls.

Sincerely,

Andrew

Edit: Fixed some spelling mistakes.

[Wizardling]

For what it's worth - and no disrespect to Monkey, who is my very good friend - I'd like to see you back in Chime, Andrew.

You were sometimes a bit rude, occasionally veering right up against the lines, sometimes crossing them a tad. But in all truth - so have I, though I did take note of the new rules and have tried to be a little more circumspect of late.

Nevertheless, and despite wanting to use an eggbeater pulse laser on you a few times, I count you as one of my friends in Chime and I'll miss your wit and irreverent comments. Chime won't be the same without you.

I sincerely hope it is only a temporary ban.

[agfish92]

hey i realy dont think that u should be banned... what is your aol or yahoo address? mines agfish92@yahoo.com adn arielfish28 at aol. i was tehre last night i didnet see anything very offencive..

[mythbusterfan]

yeah same... chat would be...not as interesting without you andrew...

well for what it's worth i still consider you to be a friend.

although i don't know what happened between you and monkey. (and i dont' need to know. i dont' want to pry into stuff that is not my buisness) i hope that you will be allowed back into chat.
if not there's always aim/ msn but chat will never be the same.

clone and sean our comic relief pair. XD.

i hope to see you back soon.

Dai Stiho
laters

-MBF

[lostx in memory]

I'd really like to see you back in Chime. I sincerely hope this is just a temporary ban.

Though there are times when things have gone a bit farther then was typically appropriate - you weren't the only who did them. I can think of at least 4 other people who acted the same way.

Chime won't be the same, and you'll be missed.


Love,
Lisa

[TheClone]

[lostx in memory]

If they weren't there, they don't need to know. It doesn't concern them.

And if it _is_ because of what happened last night, then the people who act the same way should be punished, too. Even if some parties are offended, and others not, it's called equal treatment.

Meh. Time will tell.


Love,
Lisa

[Dragon Writer]

I'd like to see you back in chime too. True, i did feel like blasting you apart for almost chasing monkey out, but that was mostly hyperness. I don't think you really deserve to be banned.

Oh dear. . .
I didn't catch what happened, and really don't need to know, but from what I gathered, it wasn't just one person at fault. I do feel that you should be let back on, Clone. You've apologised, and acknowledged your fault(s?). I hope to see you back on Chime eventually. It'll be lonely without you.
Also, Dee wanted me to tell her that you forgot to list her above. She wasn't pleased.
And to MBF, I'm going to miss our little comedy duo as well. Sean's going to have to find himself a new Laurel to his Hardey.

Kinsey

[TheClone]

*shifty eyes* Err, of course she's on there!!! No, really, I had to write this up multiple times before I was even halfwy satisfied with it. She was on all of the other drafts, I just started rushing near the end so that I could call a certain someone.

[InkSlinger]

I'm fairly new and I don't know anything, but I think you should be let off the hook. you're taking responsibility for your actions, you've apoligized, and you won't do it again. Plus this is a warning for other would-be-infringers.
That's 3 reasons. good ones.

[TheClone]

I don't know if I can change my behavior as radically as Lee and DD will want. It is just who I am.

I did get a reply from Lee, and she said that her and DD were discussing how long the exclusion from chat would last, so I guess there might be a chance that I'll see you guys again.

That's good, because otherwise I might have had to sing So Long And Thanks For All The Fish at you guys.

[InkSlinger]

"can't change who you are?" ridiculus. *puts away cheering banner and puts hands on hips*

[Gryphon]

:P I have no idea what the story is behind all of this, but here's a eulogy. (HAHA WATCH THIS! A grand eulogy from a person who can't even spell the word.)

Clone was the master of all perviness. His intriguing sense of humor was repeated countless times (they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery), even reenacted in precise detail, by almost every chat-visiting forum member, and was adored by the newbies. He was a critic of the modern musical arts, though his views were challenged by opposition on several occaisons. He was an opportunist; in one example, seizing an out-of-context quote. He thought out of the box, often stepping out of the mold of stereotypes, and crossing assumed 'life-style' boundaries to snatch a kiss from the vocal enemy (figure of speech or not...). He was a talented evader of difficult situations.

Emm... I've run out of pretty things to say, so lets end it like this:

I hope, like in every other case in chat's insanity, your "death" is temporary, and you'll return to the land of the living (chat room and whotnot).

OH! I spelled eulogy right!

And I was siggied*. <3 Lostx.

Well, I don't know any of the story, but sometimes the stuff gets out of hand. I can't press the admins to let you back in unless you tone it down, because it's not my decision.

Kinsey:
Also, Dee wanted me to tell her that you forgot to list her above.

You forgot me too! *sulk*

* Siggied (v.) -- it means you've been quoted in someone's signature ( :P And having a definition saves the confusion )

[magicalmike]

Clone i wont say i have known you longer than most, but it pains me to say this...I'll miss you. It just wont be the same without you. Realy. It wont. Ok you did cross teh line once, or twice, occasionaly, but stilll thats why we love you. Well until you are unbanned from chat ill miss you.