Hi Mike. I still remember my first posts on the forum and the hurt I felt from some of the responses to my first few posts. I think that that the forum is a kinder place now than it was then, only 6 or 7 years ago. I don't think that there was venom or even a bit of venom in my post.
Your friend stated that he "had been the vehicle for creating much suffering" at the behest of Rawat. I stated "if you truly have been...", which I guess could have been construed as doubting his veracity. However, not knowing the individual, nor his specific actions, I considered that perhaps he was overly blaming himself while at the same time, I got the impression from his post that he wasn't placing the same level of blame on Rawat for having actually directed his actions.
To me, this was like a secretary in the Madoff investment scandal acknowledging the pain that resulted from her complicity in his scam, while at the same time defending and refusing to blame the head of the scam, Madoff himself.
I felt no emotion posting my response to your friend, mostly I was just puzzled and curious.
There were several posters who were pouring some sugar on your friend as well as those you listed who were raising some valid questions for discussion.
I look forward to your friend joining the forum. I am sure that he has much valuable insight to share.
