Blog Trouble

I got in trouble for writing something on my blog.

In a previous post, I wrote about a gay couple Brian and I know. I wrote that I've heard that they have an open relationship and Brian thinks less of them because of it. I wrote that Brian shouldn't judge them, especially since his judgment is based on a rumor.

I received an email today from a member of the couple:

Jesse - It was brought to my attention that you have a blog - and even more interestingly, you posted a nice little tid-bit last spring about rumors regarding my relationship (lifestyle). We don't have an open relationship and having that posted on your blog isn't helping anyone. This kind of talk unnecessarily fuels rumors that people love to spread.

I was shocked to receive the email! It was interesting that someone had googled their name and found that I had written about them. I've actually googled my name and found things that people have written about me.

I replied to the email and told him I understood. I removed his name, apologized, and asked him if there was anything else I could do. I'm a nice guy, aren't I?