@gaff: Yeah, I remember him discussing Sophie Prell, and it's unfortunate that it took even more for him to eventually say something like this and really make some changes. Though, better later than never.
I hope many people realize that his comments here seem to be about more than just what he has said on Twitter or in comics. What he is describing is a personal failing that has not only hurt him in his public interactions but also private ones. It's hard for any flaw like this not to impact those closest to you, and it sounds like he sees now how he hurt them over the years.
Even if someone does not agree with why he was criticized on Twitter or what have you, he is making a statement about himself that I think more of us should consider. You don't have to be public about it like he has, but honestly looking at yourself and trying to see where you have issues is a mature thing to do. We are who we are, but we can grow as people as we age. I am a person in progress, and I hope that I am progressing forward and not sliding backward in every area of my life. Obviously, that is difficult, and frankly, I will not always live up to that. I have my own flaws which still plague me, and I can only hope to assess them honestly and pursue improvement over time. Because I care about who I am as a person, and I care about the people who I interact with.
I think it's reasonable to be less than convinced in Gabe's sincerity, thanks in part to his repeated words with little result, but I believe we can still have some hope. I hope he really is committed to improving how he treats others, and if he is, I will be glad to see it benefit him personally and improve the time he has with all the people that know him.
And, ha. I can appreciate some sincerity, Gaff. I'm that way, and you know, it's alright!
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