I'm not ganging up on you but I guess I just feel a need to speak up where I feel a new member might not feel comfortable doing so. I apologize for speaking in defense of anyone who prefers I don't.
When someone is criticized for their ctb attempt, it come across as calling them stupid, even in sarcasm. They had a serious discussion about their attempts which I'm sure is hard enough to talk about .. but they should feel safe expressing it here without criticism. People really do "shut down" when they feel embarrassed and stop sharing their stories when they're worried they'll encounter certain responses. Some have even posted with a disclaimer asking to not be ridiculed bcuz they've seen it happen and they are now nervous to be open on this forum.
I know you enjoy sarcasm and humor, it's very funny in the right circumstance, but it does feel demeaning in context like this.
anyway a reminder that you have made your share of mistakes and I'm sure wouldn't have wanted anyone poking fun at you for them.