# A Public Apology
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169
**Category:** Factual Questions
**Created:** [September 9, 1999, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169 "1999-09-09T23:46:00Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)
#### Post date: [September 9, 1999, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169/1 "1999-09-09T23:46:00Z")
To any TMers who caught my inappropriate and vulgar rant on another thread, I wish to apologize for any offense.
Nickrz, I want to personally apologize to you for any inconvenience I caused you. You shouldn’t have to deal with that stuff as soon as you turn on your computer.
Chalk it up to a fool with time on his hands today and a cancer of his inhibitions.
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### Author:  [@madchef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madchef)
#### Post date: [September 12, 1999, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169/2 "1999-09-12T03:14:00Z")
“WAR!”
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### Author:  [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)
#### Post date: [September 12, 1999, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169/3 "1999-09-12T03:40:00Z")
Okay, Chief. Being an aficionado of inappropriate and vulgar rants, I went looking for your offensive post. But to no avail. Please direct me so I can enjoy it in all its glory.
Peace,
mangeorge
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Work like you don’t need the money…
Love like you’ve never been hurt…
Dance like nobody’s watching! …(Paraphrased)
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### Author:  [@madchef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madchef)
#### Post date: [September 12, 1999, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169/4 "1999-09-12T05:09:00Z")
If you flick the bird on the net does any one see it?
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### Author:  [@funneefarmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/funneefarmer)
#### Post date: [September 12, 1999, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169/5 "1999-09-12T10:40:00Z")
Mangeorge the thread was “Riddle” and apparently it was erased, cause it ain’t in there now. As rants go it was ummm… extensively vulgar and poster specific.
SUN-E-VU DAIRY - Hoping you get butter soon
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### Author:  [@Nickrz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nickrz)
#### Post date: [September 12, 1999, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169/6 "1999-09-12T13:16:00Z")
Try reading the thread list, funnee. Still having trouble? No problem.
[http://www.straightdope.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/002397.html](http://www.straightdope.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/002397.html)
## The posts in question were indeed deleted by me, for cause. I don’t think anyone quibbled with my decision, and I’ve taken ChiefScott’s apology at face value and moved on.
Nickrz
GQ Mod
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### Author:  [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)
#### Post date: [September 12, 1999, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169/7 "1999-09-12T19:34:00Z")
DANG!!! 🙂
Peace,
mangeorge
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### Author:  [@funneefarmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/funneefarmer)
#### Post date: [September 12, 1999, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169/8 "1999-09-12T21:39:00Z")
Sorry Nick I didn’t make myself clearer. I checked the Riddle thread so I knew that was there. I also knew that the posts were erased. Should’ve worded the statement better.
SUN-E-VU DAIRY- Creaming the competition
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### Author:  [@Nickrz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nickrz)
#### Post date: [September 12, 1999, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-public-apology/3169/9 "1999-09-12T21:53:00Z")
Oh. No problimo, then.
Reminder: Make a copy of your rants if you wish others to enjoy them (privately) after the fact.