Look man, I can see you're more into this for the sake of arguing. I didn't ninja edit anything, as you should be able to tell from the several minutes between our comments, but if you needed reassuring then I'm sorry but I can't be the one to give that to you.

To be clear, I've been completely honest with you, harboured no ill-wishes and tried to convey nothing but what I believe to be true. I wish your shadow had not such a strong hold on you, and hope in the coming hours you reflect on this with curious eyes, and not ones of disdain.

At risk of you mistaking that I'm underhandedly patronizing you, I sincerely wish you the best and hope you find the source of your competitive nature and use it more productively, honestly and without such resentment for dissenting opinions.