I would actually use the PM or chat functions if I thought it was going to do any good.

But it's painfully obvious the three of you have long made up your minds as to the intentions behind anything I say, so there's that.

Sad commentary on the state of things, really... when one cannot even attempt to honestly engage, leaving past differences behind and starting from scratch.

In that regard, I consider myself fortunate that I'm able to do that in real life, and that mirrors my ability to do the same in a forum.

The fact that not everyone is capable/willing to do so in a forum is well....... very telling indeed. Forum authorities be damned.