[RyanHighman]

This appeal got off topic in a weird way. Idk why the fundamentals of when respect is due is being debated. it shouldn’t really batter, to be completely honest. It doesn’t matter if Potato has your respect or a lack of it, everyone should be conducting themselves in a respectful manner. Those things are mutually exclusive.

I also don’t think prior military service or being a victim of violent crime can excuse the actions he took. I do think the violent crime thing does add a perspective to some of the “poor people” comments he’s made, especially having talked to him about what he really means when he says those words.
Edit: The above is in response to some of the posts on this appeal and not a response to potato.

Knowing this, I don’t think the “poor people” comments are the biggest issue, but I would definitely like to see them completely cut out (not just limited) should the appeal be accepted. Saying “I hate poor people” as a blanket statement is not ok, and you can’t expect people to read your mind and understand the specific meaning or sentiment behind such a broad statement.

For what you’ve said, Potato: I agree with some of what has been said. A lot of it reads like you are sorry that people were offended and not sorry about the actions themselves. For me, the big issue is the targeted slurs at someone who you didn’t like. I don’t think you would have done this while sober, but that doesn’t excuse it. The bigger issue is the fact that you attempted to do this in discord, got blocked by the auto-mod, and then you moved to the forums. This kind of targeted attack needs a direct and specific apology, and not right now. I think you need to wait and reflect for some time and put into your own words your feelings. Understand that it was your actions that were the issue, and not the reactions of others.

Edit: I’ve been typing this in sections throughout the day, so I apologize if some parts flow weird or are hard to follow