Matthew said:
I cannot believe you can read through this thread and come out with that interpretation. Unbelievable.
Well Matty, It would appear not everyone sees things as you do. Funny thing is we're all different. But most importantly, I think it's painfully obvious it's time to diffuse this thing.
Much as I share diddy's opinion I must apologise heartily for thinking Bronxbombshell was anything but a fine black woman of singular purpose and expression. My mistake. I think it probably best I acknowledge my mistake in it and she and I simply take our strong opinions and respectfully part company.
I bear her no ill will since, after all, this is a message board. I realise this thing's had some entertainment value but the show's over if you, kind posters, will let it be. Time to head home.
Foolishly I responded to this thread and again I was mistaken in doing so. I should have seen it for what it was initially. But rest assured I do now.
I think, in the name of board harmony, it wise (though undoubtedly not nearly so negatively gratifying) that we all sit back and stop taking pot shots. We can all be small when we're so-inclined but I'd like to think I'm at my best (thanks Sam:wink

when I'm posting topically and with passion about something in which I believe. This is just foolishness.
To Matthew personally:
Matthew? I have no ax to grind with you. You and I had a private disagreement that should have been worked through (in my opinion) in private pm. However it seems you needed to vent this in a more public forum. While I wish you hadn't, given the previous affable nature of our relation, it seems that for you (as Jane Austen once said) "Once my good is opinion is lost it's lost forever". Well I understand. Just kindly stop shooting innuendo and barbs my way and I'll afford you the identical courtesy. I think that's fair. Remember there was a time when we were in regular contact.
Generally:
I find many here with whom I have pretty nifty commonalities. Even this thread has brought them out of the woodwork privately. For one special individual I thank him for his perspective and his decency. His advice and counsel is well-taken and he knows who he is.
Again - to reiterate - BronxBombshell I'm sorry you thought you needed to go to such lengths to prove who you were. I sit corrected and I hope your life continues to be full and gratifying.
There's my peace offering. I hope it's taken in the manner in which it's proffered.