I haven’t wanted to speak about the people who were upset for fear public attention could be uncomfortable, but for the record and because as you say others can’t speak to this:
I believe all of them are smart, honourable people who care a lot about doing the right thing.
I think they have made important contributions to the community, and I personally have learned deeply from them.
Then a couple of things which probably go without saying, but to remove any ambiguity I’ll say anyway:
I think it would be ridiculous to question their reports of bad experiences; I wouldn’t dream of bearing them ill-will over this; and I sincerely hope they’ve had good support networks and are doing well now.
I’d be happy if any of them wanted to talk publicly (anonymously or otherwise) about their experience, about things that would be helpful for them now, or about their views of my character; but I don’t want to put that on them.
I haven’t wanted to speak about the people who were upset for fear public attention could be uncomfortable, but for the record and because as you say others can’t speak to this:
I believe all of them are smart, honourable people who care a lot about doing the right thing.
I think they have made important contributions to the community, and I personally have learned deeply from them.
Then a couple of things which probably go without saying, but to remove any ambiguity I’ll say anyway:
I think it would be ridiculous to question their reports of bad experiences; I wouldn’t dream of bearing them ill-will over this; and I sincerely hope they’ve had good support networks and are doing well now.
I’d be happy if any of them wanted to talk publicly (anonymously or otherwise) about their experience, about things that would be helpful for them now, or about their views of my character; but I don’t want to put that on them.