Public Apology from Varuka Salt

In response to the shitstorm I started:

As I stated in my very first words on the subject, if proven wrong, I will eat my words. Well, I'll own up to that. I was very wrong. Many people have convinced me of the callousness of my comments. I'd like to explain where I was coming from, as obviously, I misspoke and my intentions were therefore misinterpreted. Being a father, I tend to over-react to situations involving children, and my emotions got the better of me. I was so outraged at what had happened to this innocent little child, that I wanted to blame everybody involved, whether they deserved it or not. Obviously, I only looked at the situation with cold logic, flawed at that, and no compassion. This was not my intent.

As I also stated in my very first post, I was already questioning my own opinion, and was seeking guidance. What I mostly received was hate, and indignation. That response left me stunned and physically shaken, and the entire discourse has not left my mind for one second since. For all those emotions that I mistakenly caused, I am most deeply and humbly sorry. I never intended to invoke such hate. Some of you have apologized for your hateful remarks, and those apologies are completely, utterly and unconditionally accepted.

That being said, I want to try to turn this entire tragic situation into a positive learning for all. I for one have learned many things, least of all is not to let my own cynicism overshadow the compassion and empathy that I share for all people. I have been through some very difficult times over the last decade, and it has left me jaded and cross. I do not wish to be this person any longer. Hopefully others involved in my unintended fiasco have also learned not to immediately lash out with hate, but respond with logic and informative discourse, especially when the offender is asking for help from the very beginning.

I would like to thank those who defended me, and also those who actually took the time to help me learn why my reasoning was flawed. Those comments helped me grow as a person, and I feel much the wiser. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your most needed input.

In my defense, I would like to sate that I do not consider myself any of the following:

1.A misogynist
2.An asshole
3.A dickwad
4.A compassionless fucktard.

I do considered myself to be a human being, with all my graces and flaws. Hopefully, the people I hurt that I respected will accept my apology and allow our relationships, whatever they might be, to heal and move forward. Hopefully the hurt I've caused others can now start to heal, and we can all get back to posting stupid pictures of walruses, missing buckets, and really shitty, useless, redundant threads in Silliness. I may even go start one of my own.

With most heartfelt humility,
Varuka Salt

Thank you.

Respect, man!

+1

No worries man. The most important thing is that you grew from this. That's always the most important thing. Thanks for posting this. Peace Emo-C.

That's a pretty damn good apology and statement. Many people wouldn't have owned up to anything.Very well done and I tip my hat to you sir.

Also, let it be known that everytime I see your username I am reminded of Roald Dahl, and that is a good thing

You have guts and heart, Varuka. Redemption is a beautiful thing.

I'm sorry things went this far, but heartened to see you making an effort to mend some fences.

As you explained yourself, your reaction to the story was strong, fiery, intense, and probably a little tough to control. Pretty obvious that others reacted similarly, and your post was probably a tipping point for many. The optimist in me would love to see message boards as a place of civilized discourse, with logic and restraint, but the cynic in me knows better

I'm willing to wager that any accusations leveled at you or opinions formed of you as a result of your post are either fading fast or have disappeared completely. I think the instant gratification nature of the internet fosters a little A.D.D. in all of us.

These boards in particular can be like battlefields, but with not much in the way of defined sides. The people who called you horrible names in this instance just may have your back in the next argument.

See you round

There is nothing wrong in being wrong; adults learn from their errors, attempt not to repeat the mistake, and continue onwards. The fool continues to "dig the hole deeper" or "pour more gasoline on to the fire" and never learn.

You are to be respected for admitting your mistake and willingness to improve yourself from it.

I hope I can do as well myself (I have set a few records for being wrong).

+1 from me as well ♥

What the hell are we talking about?

If you don't know, you don't want to, TRUST ME!!

Varuka Salt is apologizing for MTV playing "Volcano Girls" too often in the 90's

Fail.

Ok, I obviously missed something extremely funny. I got douche chills just reading that nonsense. Awesome.