I'm a well read grad student who's bluntly honest about all things, although I try to be most honest about myself.
I've read that comment. Because I am obsessive, and worried, and I've been through this before where people try to undermine me. The fact that it didn't happen is a good sign.
Also, in my experience, I am not going to get an apology. If you want to explain, fine. But the trust will be broken until you see that I was trying to explain my boundaries and you dismissed them. Then got super precious about your own.
I've unblocked, mostly because I like Char enough to give it a shot. Plus, she spread love of that Hex sewing kit. Which is awesome and deserves to be shared. (Oh, by the way, mind letting me know what your friend thinks of it?)
I'm not following, and I am wary enough to reblock. Because I know how I am, and even if I agree with you - yup, I could try to be less obsessive and I actually do but it's a work in progress - and I will not allow you or anyone else to suggest that this community is owed my mental or emotional health and stability, then turn around and growl right back when you lay down the line in the sand. And hey, if you're not cool with that, like I said, I have one white dude in my life for that, and I don't want or need two. And he was there first, so...