1) So Squid, you can "champion a cause for good rider behavior, but this time it is misplaced". According to the other members who have read and commented on what you did...it seems RC's comments were well placed indeed.
2) I suspect if you had indicated a little regret or some level of honesty, RC would have been more likely to let it rest. However, even to this day you refuse to accept responsibility for your action stating, "If you had to go home for what I did that day then you'd feel badly too." So, if you didn't crash that day....why the fuck did you just disappear and leave three others to spend the next anxiety filled hour in an exasperated attempt looking for (and expecting to find) an injured or killed friend?
3) No one has "gone to bat" for me, Squid. I CHOSE to explain what you did, so all can understand what type of riding partner to expect with you. AS far as I'm concerned, the issue is history. I've already made my decision never to ride with you again. RC has CHOSEN to be a more vocal "champion of the cause for good rider behavior" and not allow you to shrug off your disappearing act and sweep it under the carpet.
I've personally seen RC provide help and assistance to riders on several occasions. I KNOW his integrity is rock solid.
Crying for help on a public forum is no way to improve your reputation, Squid.
Abiding,
Dude