Prompted by this reminder, it’s probably appropriate to point out that everyone has a bad day every now and then. As to JesTwink’s response to the situation, I’d note that it’s embedded in immaturity (in the same way I might have done decades ago), youthful exuberance, and delusions of invincibility. Immaturity is not something uncommon to someone billing themselves as a twink.
While he’s received quite the public flogging here and should feel embarrassed by his behavior, maybe it’s time for us to be the greater men and let this one fade into oblivion? As @Alchemy notes, there are those who found no fault with this guy. I know I’ve doubled down on bad mistakes in my youth, I’ve learned from them, and adjusted my future behavior accordingly.
I'm glad the internet didn’t exist when I was young. ( My first professional performance review said “Phileas needs to understand that sugar attracts more flies than vinegar”…criticism I learned from and took seriously for the next four decades)
Therefore, if it were a vote (and I deferentially note it’s NOT a vote), I’d favor letting this guy go from this endless loop of pinned criticism.
There, I clear my throat, look down at the podium, turn a little red as I swallow hard - and get off my soapbox. 🙃
