Hello, DRs.
Well, here's the thing... [to quote Kathy Griffin]
I am, quite frankly, embarrassed to be in the middle of such a brouhaha. Despite my sometimes more intentionally outrageous posts, the truth is that I don't much enjoy being the center of attention.
I had posted this morning about departing HHW for one reason: I didn't feel comfortable remaining here when I had partially been the cause of a decision by another DR - someone who has been a part and parcel of this community a lot longer than I have - to feel the need to depart.
The good news in all of this is that DR Cillaliz has been gracious enough to keep the lines of communication open, off-list. We have been having an ongoing discussion, and this afternoon she personally asked me to return to HHW [along with bk and some other DRs]. DR Cillaliz herself is not quite ready to return yet, but she will be back eventually. And knowing this, I felt that I could return to HHW in good conscience.
Thanks to all those who have messaged me privately. I am sorry to have been a part of such a boondoggle on HHW. And I will do what I can to bring DRs TCB, elmore3003, and anyone else affected back 'round as well.
Cheers-
-David