Conkers-Kang Church of Absolution and Bullshit Apologies

The doors have opened on the Conkers-Kang Church of Absolution. So far we have received several interesting posts. Nothing overly shocking, much to my chagrin. And...I have only received one e-mail thus far (sans the $12.00 suggested donation).

The e-mail I received was once, again, another provocation from my biggest fan and cyberstalker. It is touching to know that my fan base still cares enough to send me love letters, even if those letters are more jugular gouging in nature.

Cyberstalker/Nutter is seeking forgiveness for *their transgressions. Apparently, Cyberstalker/Nutter has either had an epiphany or has an ulterior motive in trying to make nice-nice. It matters little to me, the rationale behind this alleged peace offering.

Normally...I should not hesitate to forgive a person or accept an apology. People are flawed and make mistakes. People are stupid and need to be taught. People need to be rewarded for good actions, not receive attention for the bad. I wrote earlier yesterday (or the day before) that it takes a person of weak character to act inappropriately. It takes a strong person to atone for their sins. I have said before, I am not perfect and fully appreciate the value of an apology. However, the depths of this person's lunacy and desires to make me unhappy have made it virtually impossible for me to accept any form of expressed or implied remorse.

It can be very painful to reject an apology. [Declining] is not something that people should consider lightly, as the implications are far too severe. It's passive bridge burning. It may lead people to believe that you are embittered, immature or block-headed.

On the other hand, there are times in one's life when they cannot, on principle, accept an apology. There are times that neither actions nor words can cure a wrong-doing.

I have been trying to take the high road here. It's been rather challenging to rise above the self described viper's venom and remain quiet and dignified. I suppose I'm blogging about this because this is my site and my catharthic outlet.

Personally, I do not give a flip what Cyberstalker/Nutter thinks of me. It speaks more to their character than mine to lash out in such a fashion. However, I do not think I will ever cease being amazed by the ire I have drawn, the attention I have received or the audacity of spiteful human nature.

If I was a bitter person, a weak person, I would lock myself away for eternity for fear that there are more people wandering about who behave in such a manner. Fortunately or unfortunately, I still believe that most people are not imbecilic, wastes of protoplasm. I'm just a far better judge of character.

*incorrect pronoun used to disguise gender