8 August 2011:
I was not socially responsible enough.
I don't know if this is the first time or not, but this is probably the most severe time. Here's what happened:A schoolmate L - whom I do not know in real life - posted on Facebook, talking about a "challenge". When the criteria of the challenge was met, he came up with various reasons to deem it invalid. Feeling that it was cowardly of him to do so, I openly inveighed against his challenge. Some of the words I chosen were extremely inappropriate and contained strong messages.
It was no wonder that L got very angry when he found out about it. Following that, I wrote him an apology "letter". There is still no response, yet. I truly hope he can put this matter aside and perhaps account it on my foolishness.
What I meant to criticse then was just the act; whoever did such a thing, I would most probably have about the same response then. Of course, looking back, that was probably not the wisest and best response I could have given. Like what I stated to L: What I said was never directed at him. It was actually meant to be about the action itself.
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Some people heard about my "escapade". Among the responses: "Of all the people, why did you choose to offend L?" I don't comprehend.
Firstly, like what I mentioned, this was done not to offend L. (Of course, logically speaking, it is the most natural response that could be invoked.) Secondly, does this mean that if the person I inveighed against was not L, it was perfectly alright for me?
I don't think I can agree with that. For having caused all the trouble, I sincerely regretted it. After all, it still is my fault. No matter who I would offend, it would still be my fault. Some people think that's I've done a serious thing because it's involving L; to me, it's important regardless of who I have offeneded.
I apologised, because I did something wrong. I apologised, not because I was afraid of L. I respect him, and trust that this episode will quickly die down.