I wrote four paragraphs in answer to your poll 7 hours ago and then clicked to post it. I found the comments had been disabled (due to the polling being so in favor of Flick & Shinobii).
I was writing in support of them as well. I did this in the name of free speech and pointed out the importance of not censoring thoughts or ideas just because they do not align with one's own.
I now want to congratulate you having navigated to the correct solution. You handled this situation by reviewing your actions and apologizing, Swampy.
That tells me a lot about you....choosing to be very adult in your reaction to the situation. I am way older than you and can tell you there are many older people who do not know how to say 'I was wrong' or 'I am sorry'. So, kudos to you on that navigation!
Oh, Iceu is a very exceptional young person, wise well beyond his years. I had followed him for a long time but just found out last year that he is a 'young' man which really amazed me.
We need more role models like Iceu in young people's lives. I do know Flick is a good guy and I can say he is well worth listening to (I don't know Shinobii too well but he probably shares a lot of the same values as his brother).
Glad you had an epiphany, Swampy, and I do respect the way you brought it full circle.