I watched the response video. Instead of adding to Karl's legal fees, or making a response video of my own, I just wanted to apologize. I thought the video was both level-headed, and insightful. And I appreciate that.
Karl is right: I didn't engage with the entire body of evidence, thereby getting crucial facts wrong -- I also unnecessarily brought in his finances, I took what should've been a neutral legal analysis and made it hostile towards him (and Mutahar) without just cause, and I came away with a flawed conclusion as a result.
My video was put together hastily, and without the care such a serious matter deserves. This situation has been a good learning experience for me when it comes to how best to make YouTube videos in the future, especially those which might touch upon legal topics. As I said in my own video, professionals have standards! And it's time to think about and raise my own.
If, in the future, we do see Jirard or Open Hand bite the metaphorical bullet, I'll make an apology video of sorts, dissecting the problems in my prior video as a legal exercise, explaining in detail what I got wrong. Karl, if you're reading this, if that day comes, I'd even like to talk to you about it perhaps, and put your thoughts directly in that video as a way of burying the hatchet.
Despite my past snippiness, I do appreciate the work that you've done in bringing attention to the injustice in the world. It is my own zeal, perhaps, that has been misplaced. When you're wrong, you're wrong, and I sincerely apologize.
Best of luck in your ongoing legal matters, Karl. I'm genuinely sorry about the trouble, and hope that you'll push through your legal battles stronger than before.
Thank you, everyone, for reading.
- Moony
