I want to publicly apologise to TainanCowboy because I’ve been such an ass to him.
I’m sorry TC, I got my panties in a buch over some stupid political arguments and I honestly regret it. You’ve always been helpful and friendly to me and many others. Especially back when I was having a tough go as hatch, the be nice preacher and all. That wasn’t nice of me and it makes me look like this.
I could have pmed you but I was an ass in public so here it is. Again I’m genuinely sorry Sir. 
bobepine
Bobpine -
Gratefully accepted.
It is best for all of us if we can exchange ideas and philosophies in an atmosphere of respect and consideration.
I often times am very direct and, in print, come off as harsh. Thats is most times not the intent. It is only that I wish to be as clear as possible in communicating my point.
Mis-understanding is something I want to avoid. It slows the exchange and muddies the waters of communication.
We all benefit from coutrtesy to each other. However, I will call an as an ass when no other description is accurate.
And if that ass is me - I hope that soeone else will pin the tail on it.
Thanks Bobpine, May the New Years be a good one for You and Yours.
TC
The best for you and yours too TainanCowboy. And thank you. 
bobepine
C’mon! This thread is supposed to be about how to not make friends!
Because that kind of honesty is very, very scary. If you have the courage to take a brutally honest personal inventory, you are one among a few. Those sort of people are hard to find, but they make the best friends.