George,
Maybe you should take Justin to task for taking a thread that has nothing to do with our personal "issue" and refocusing it on my various shortcomings.
But to the point. I'm having a hard time following you. Are you suggesting that I am bailing on Justin? I actually said nothing of the sort nor implied it; you are assuming such if that is the impression you got. I again encouraged him to persue education and make a positive contribution to the scholarly community since he is obviously intelligent (and moreso than I am as I stated). If I didn't care about Justin, I would not suggest this. I am direct with my assertion that he is whimsical because I would like to see him stop relying on internet websites and a few books to make his cases and get a solid education that he can use to make whatever arguments he wants. I don't see that as bailing on anyone.
My pointing out my feelings of annoyance and frustration are not writing him off but merely explaining why sometimes I reacted in the gossipy and unwarrented satirical ways that I did, which I admitted were a mistake. I genuinely did like Justin and still do as a matter of fact, but I have to admit that sometimes I found him annoying and frustrating which is what prompted an occasional reaction. You see, as much as Justin wishes to claim that I was the gossip and he did things in public, I know that is not true, but I will not be spreading any more details. So please don't suggest I am bailing on Justin. If I were bailing on Justin, I would be like "whatever dude" and leave it at that, or have some other inappropriate harsh response.
However, Justin you are obviously still bothered by my past actions so I will publicly say, I am sorry that I offended you, satirized you, and gossiped about you. This was UnChristian of me and I repent of my sinful deeds. Please forgive me and I intend to not repeat such past behaviors again.
Anastasios