Or: “learning of this significantly updated my assessment of the number of decent men downward, especially in EA.”
As a man, I wasn’t offended in light of the circumstances of the statement (though I don’t speak for all men).
Although I’m not endorsing the wording, the message that Owen’s behavior harmed people other than those directly involved, and eroded community trust in multiple ways, is an important message for him and others to hear.
However, I completely understand why Lizka wrote the mod comment and think it was a balanced comment.
Or: “learning of this significantly updated my assessment of the number of decent men downward, especially in EA.”
As a man, I wasn’t offended in light of the circumstances of the statement (though I don’t speak for all men).
Although I’m not endorsing the wording, the message that Owen’s behavior harmed people other than those directly involved, and eroded community trust in multiple ways, is an important message for him and others to hear.
However, I completely understand why Lizka wrote the mod comment and think it was a balanced comment.