that bernie fella comes across as a complete idiot in that post, more so than many of the other posts in that thread.

Max made a mistake. But I would ask: what's the bigger and more damaging mistake: a poor attempt at humor (Max's comment) or those who respond to a joke gone bad, a joke out of bounds, by making false accusations against another person?

I have been contacted by attorneys who are prepared to file suit on my behalf. The boys tell me it's a slam-dunk case for me. But I do not wish to do that and will dismiss the thought as long as my gentlemany request is fulfilled.

We all make mistakes, and so all I'm seeking is a formal apology.