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04/07/2009, 12:56 PM King Ludd Joined on 20/12/2008 Posts 35 An Apology And An Awkward Bow Dear All. It’s come to my attention that I’ve behaved badly and upset people and that, in short, I’ve been a b*****d. It wasn’t so much a vision on the road to Damascus moment that led me to this conclusion, so much as a sickening realisation, which ought to have been obvious, that having an opinion which separates you from everyone else doesn’t necessarily mean that you see things more clearly than them - it may also mean you’re just wrong. It may mean you’ve become solipsistic and dismissive and supercilious. Clearly that’s what happened in my own case. Too much time on my own, going round and round in ever decreasing circles, feeling impotent, has turned what I thought was idealism and righteous indignation into hurtful cruelty and shameful blustering. I’d like to say that I never noticed this was happening, but I’m afraid I may have done - and for some reason I don’t fully understand I didn’t do anything about it. Well, I’ve been lying awake thinking about it and about two this morning I resolved that I’m going to do something about it now. Plainly, for the moment at least, I’m not fit for society and so I’m going to take myself off to tend my allotment and try and work out how to be a more worthwhile person. I unreservedly apologise to anyone I have offended or been rude or unfair to, up to and including Fibresand (who was absolutely correct in every regard) Alice, Ian, Donna Parker-Rees and Hugo Swire. Also, sincere apologies to Sally Fairbrother, who was quite right to moderate my posts. If I hadn’t been so petulantly wrathful about it I might’ve realised she was right sooner. I have removed everything I’ve written here. I have no intention of ever writing anything else in a public forum again. There will be no further incidents of rudeness or unfairness or unkindness, you have my solemn promise. It’s a very strange poetic thing: you try and do what you think is the right thing and become so fixated on it that you end up doing exactly the wrong thing in the process. It’s a fitting curse on hubris, constructed so beautifully, weighted and tailored and targeted so exactly where it’s needed, that I think when I look at it that it must have been designed by someone. It happened so gradually, so incrementally, to me that I didn’t even notice. it’s a horrible cliche I know: but I have realised that I am the person I always hated. Anyway. Anyone who would like a more fulsome apology, tailored to the specifics of the particular affront I caused, please email me here. kingluddatymaildotcom and I will try and make it right. G'bye!    Report

06/07/2009, 1:12 PM inquiringmind Joined on 29/05/2009 Posts 23 Re: An Apology And An Awkward Bow You have certainly been very opinionated and extremely verbose - which makes me wonder if your post is merely a wind-up to catch us all unawares!? Time will tell.   Till then, all the best    Report

09/07/2009, 1:25 PM Ian Woolger Joined on 09/09/2008 Budleigh Salterton Posts 187 Re: An Apology And An Awkward Bow I have never taken offence at any of your posts Luddy old chap! Your posts have filled my forum browsing hours with much mirth, your humour and rapier sharp wit, have added some colour to the lackluster conversation on many a dank evening. I for one will sadly miss your literary musings. I always find it sad when people with an opinion cease to express it in the public domain, especially if they are the subject of censorship because of their views. I can fully understand editing due to legal reasons, or if someone has written untruths, but an opinion is sacred. I am not always going to agree with everyone, but I do agree that the right to express yourself is sacrosanct and many good men rest in gods earth, because they have laid down their lives for our freedom of expression. The freedom to disagree is one of the most important we have. You will be missed. It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. The blame diminishes as the guilt increases    Report

09/07/2009, 1:59 PM Alice Joined on 12/02/2009 Posts 48 Re: An Apology And An Awkward Bow I agree with what Ian said!  I have clashed with you in the past and I have also agreed with you on things, but the one thing I have always had is respect for a variety of opinions and I have never taken anything you have said personally! So if this is not a wind up, I would just like to say; goodbye, you'll be missed and please consider returning sometime!    Report

09/07/2009, 5:22 PM editor Joined on 07/02/2006 Posts 1 Re: An Apology And An Awkward Bow Dear King Ludd,   I take an unusual step here and join in a forum debate. I always welcome opinions of all colours and always try to take an open mind, though you may well disagree. I genuinely believe that debate is a healthy thing, provided things do not get personal. However, after too many years to mention in the media, my days of taking things personally are long gone, I hope. Though we have edited your material in the past, you have definitely been a welcome addition to our forums, though you may find that difficult to understand. I am sorry you have chosen to leave our forums. You would always be welcome back – but please remember, we all have to live by certain rules in these highly litigious days.   Phil Griffin, Group Editor.    Report

10/07/2009, 9:53 PM Ian Woolger Joined on 09/09/2008 Budleigh Salterton Posts 187 Re: An Apology And An Awkward Bow/Big respect to Mr Griffin I for one would just like to thank Mr Griffin, for his message on the forum. I know that Luddy and others of us, have had letters edited and posts also, but it was a nice genuine message from the editor, who at the end of the day, is the one person who will cop the ultimate flak, for publishing our "rants or opinions"! Thanks Ian It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. The blame diminishes as the guilt increases    Report

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