Sunday, March 20, 2011

And I'm Still Laughing

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5902

Bob wrote on columbuzz:
"Good points. But it wasn't 'information' that we normally find here. It was supposed to be two videos of him and a woman at a motel, the Red Roof Inn in Greenwood."

No, I think it IS information that you normally find on columbuzz: false information.

"It was also supposed to be copies of 7 checks he wrote from a joint account with his wife and copies of the registrations the day the checks were written, with dates and times, and his signature. The sample she supplied us was definitely a part of a registration and it definitely had his signature on it."

Wow, you submitted it to a handwriting expert to verify the signature?  How much did that cost?

"So, my thought was, she had to be telling the truth, he was the one actually playing games with me to see what I would post here, or she found the registration."

Thinking was your first mistake, Bob.

"Either way, it was wrong, since they didn't complete the deal. We have now filed a complaint with Pay Pal. I'm sure they will trace the money."

I'm sure you're on the top of their to-do list.

"I'm sure the police can figure out who it is."

After they stop laughing, of course.

"We might lose the $500. I think Pay Pal will get it back. But the information was more important. If it is true, people need to know. The taxpyers, his wife, her husband, everyone needs to know what is going on."

Does everyone need to know what's going on when someone tries to sell odometer tampering devices on the internet?

"Some laugh that we fell for this."

I'm laughing.

"We didn't fall for anything."

Oh yes you did.  When you pay $500, you fell for it.   When you use Walmart as a dead drop site, you fell for it.

"We took a chance knowing it might be a scam. But we were willing to take that chance, if it meant getting hard evidence of a public official and wrongdoing."

Sounds like an act of desperation to me.  Did you notice Bob upped the offer to $500 after she wrote "Good luck with the court thing"?

"But it wasn't really evidence to be considered as true or not. It was supposed to be videos of him and her, at a motel, and paperwork. Evidence like that is hard to dispute. Now, maybe it was he and his physical therapist going there for a good place for therapy. Maybe his wife and her husband approve of their actions. Who knows? It doesn't matter."

And I'm sure you would have given him the chance to tell his side of it, like you always do.

"If it is true, we don't need public employees doing this on time they are supposed to be working for us."

We also don't need people trying to sell odometer tampering devices on the Internet, but I guess that was NAPA's fault.

"Not to mention the moral issues."

Bob lecturing on moral issues?  Priceless.

"Do we want officials and employees that cheat on their spouses?"

Do we want corrupt whistle blowers?

"What if the bills for the rooms were reimbursed with our tax money?"

What if someone actually sold an odometer tampering device over the Internet?

"There are a whole stream of questions that should be answered, if this was fact. And we may never know."

You're right Bob, there are a whole stream of questions that should be answered over the whole odometer deal.

"But at least we tried."

And failed, AGAIN!

"And if it costs us $500 to have some creep locked up, it was well worth it."

Well, Bob, if you turn yourself in, that would be $0 to have a creep locked up.

"Had it been what they said it was, and had it been delivered, it would have been a great bargain for each and every one of us."

No, just for you, Bob, since you probably thought you could make the libel lawsuit go away with the information.

"Maybe we didn't get the evidence of wrongdoing we expected, but we found evidence of wrongdoing in the person who said they had the other."

Wow, Bob, quite the accomplishment!  But don't get too excited.  You still need to protect the great citizens of Columbus from moldy bread, illegally parked cars, and hot grills.

Still Laughing

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5902

Bob wrote on columbuzz:
"Does it really look like a joke to you?"

It doesn't look like a joke to me.  I believe every word, which makes it even more hilarious.

"Someone offers to sell information about an elected offical that she says shows he is cheating on his wife, with possibly a city employee, during the workday, at least seven times since August. Their desire to remain anonymous caused the need for the silly maneuvers. Then, after a price is agreed upon, and paid, she triples the price and refuses to deliver the information or to refund the money. It doesn't sound like a joke to me. To me, it sounds like theft, extrotion, and possible fraud, if the information never existed."

Again, this just shows that Bob is probably the most gullible person on the planet.

"She sent, as proof of what she had, his signature on a motel register."

Bob, signatures can be forged.

"You might think it's funny. I don't."

I think it's funny.

"If the information she said she had is true, it is more proof that he is a snake, and people should know."

Well, even if it was true, at least he didn't try to help people tamper with odometers.

"Now she faces legal scrutiny for what you consider a joke. Real funny, huh? Now Pay Pal will go after her, which means her bank will go after her. HA HA, right? Laugh. Real funny. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA"

I'm sure the police will get right on it, right after they pick themselves up off the floor from laughing so much.

"Maybe you're okay with township and city employees cheating on their spouses during the time they are supposed to be working for us. HA HA Maybe you're fine with people offering to sell information and then failing to deliver or refund. HA HA"

Bob, if you're the victim, then I'm perfectly fine with it.

"I'm not. And I doubt the police and prosecutor are either."

I'm sure they'll get right on it.

"Since you're fine with it, maybe your spouse is doing the same thing. HA HA HA HA HA Do you think his wife thinks it's funny? HA HA HA What about her family? HA HA Which city employees do you know of that can get away for a few hours during the day a couple of times a week to bump bellies with some jerk? HA HA"

Bob is still assuming everything he's told is true.

"Your attitude on this matter is a great example of the abundance of this attitude that we have around here that allows crap like this to continue. HA HA"

Bob, are you talking about the attitude that selling odometer tampering devices is OK?

"Yea, it's a joke. Just like you. HA HA"

No Bob, YOU are the joke.

"And let me guess, you call yourself a Christian, don't you? You're making real Chritians proud now. HA HA HA"

What's a Chritian?

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Can't Stop Laughing

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5902

"Columbuzz.net was offered information for a story and after we paid, they upped the price and refused to give money back or deliver the goods."

Why am I not surprised.  Are Bob, Herman, and Jeremy the most gullible people on the planet?

"The police will be called. We believe fraud, theft, and extortion is involved now."

Good, it's about time Bob turned himself in for his shenanigans.

"Full story shortly.... including names, e-mails of transaction, the whole shebang......."

Can't wait!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Bob REALLY Needs to Get a Life

Baby Back Blues

I guess Bob doesn't like their food or maybe one of his friends is a competitor.

One of Columbuzz's comments on Facebook:
"It's an obvious danger and needs to either be blocked or have warning signs, or both.  And I'm not so sure the crap dripping out on the parking lot is legal either.  I guess we'll get the health department involved."

Make sure you notify Homeland Security too Bob!  I'm sure the health department will ignore you just like everyone else does.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Spy Games

Bob wrote on columbuzz:
"Linda, the list is great. Thanks. Keep using the same drop off spot, okay?"

Now Bob thinks he's a spy?  What a joke.

"Sue, some of my sources remain anonymous and I have no way to reach them other than this. This source has info on one person that would be good to announce on here when I announce similar news about another person."

More libel on the way from Bob?

"It's sad that getting the truth out makes one worry about something being done to their family."

I guess hypocritical Bob has forgotten this statement from him:  "I know where some of you live.  You want to cross the line, then lets cross the f***ing line.  It would be worth some time in jail to destroy your homes.  And the lives of some of your family."

"I have proof of everything I posted before."

Where's your proof that Fred Barkes broke the law?

"Families are about to be torn apart and I don't mean mine......"

More proof that Bob is a despicable person.

"Because some people think they can do whatever they wish and not too many people even seem to notice"

Like you, Bob.

"So they accuse people of making stuff up and reporting lies."

And you haven't done this?

"After all, we are Columbuzz.net and we were started for the very purpose of exposing what is normally kept a secret by those who usually don't wantpeople to know what they're doing."

Like trying to sell odometer tampering devices over the Internet?

Friday, March 11, 2011

Tick Tock

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5857

Bob wrote on columbuzz:
"URGENT, We Da Pee.....You mentioned that someone wasn't aware. I need specifics. WHEN and WHERE. I will learn the what. I want to follow up... I NEED to follow up. VERY URGENT!"

Gee Bob, you sound desperate.  Getting nervous?  Tick tock.

"Either way, you are safe. Your info on one crow pairs with what I have on another. I would like a group deal. Targeting two crows kills two flocks plus. It could guarantee they will ALL fly south."

Bob is now writing in code?  His parents really messed up when they named him.  They left out an 'o'.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Epic Failure

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5853

Bob wrote on columbuzz:
"It's strange that when things die down nothing changes. I just noticed the Milestone Ministries article. It was such a big deal, now nothing. They waited it out and nothing really changed."

That's because columbuzz has zero credibility, Bob.

"The election is over, and folks seem to have lost interest in what the trustee and the fire department are up to. Oh, I'm being sued for some of what was said during the heat of it, but for the most part, interest has waned. So nothing changes there either. We have the same cast of characters doing what they've always done. I think we've exposed a few things they have been doing. But they are still in the same positions they were in so our efforts haven't made much difference, yet."

I guess you're just a failure at everything you do, Bob.

"If we expect to make changes for the better we must fight on. We must keep exposing what is really going on. We can't allow silence, or a lawsuit, to stop the advances we have made."

Who's we?  YOU are the one being sued.  And what advances have you actually made?  You lost yet another election because of your epic incompetence.

"For me, it's a race of sorts. I want to see the trustee and the fire chief out of office before the trustee's current term is over."

Good luck with that.

"Tim Miracle is still the leader of what a lot of you called a cult. People are still there and from what so many of you said, there are people suffering there."

If people want to stay, that's their choice.  They can always leave if they really want to, just like Misty.

"Misty Palmer went out on a limb to help expose what she felt were injustices going on at that 'church.' She needs your help to keep exposing the truth."

Why don't you help her expose the truth?  Or have you also lost interest?  I thought you considered yourself an expert investigator.

"Some good people went out on a limb to help me expose what a lot of people felt, and still feel, are injustices at the trustees office and the ECIFD. But for the most part, nothing has really changed."

Bob, you've admitted that you don't even know who some of your sources are.  How do you know they are good people?

"Now we need proof of what a lot of you have told us. If we go silent, nothing changes."

Sounds like you still have no proof.  The clock is ticking, Bob.

"My hope was to replace the trustee and make a lot of those changes, but that didn't happen."

Thank God that didn't happen.  I believe you would have been a disaster as the trustee.

"And now they are trying to use a lawsuit to silence me and Columbuzz.net. If that happens, nothing will change."

I wouldn't be so sure about that if I were you.

"They argue about the facts. We disagree on what the facts are. I guess the judge will help sort that out. But if we go silent, nothing changes, except they hide what they're doing a little bit better. So we need your help on this."

Sounds like you're getting desperate.  Where are all of your supporters, Bob?  Where is your evidence that Fred Barkes is a criminal?  I'm sure Jimmer Jones has some evidence for you.  If not, then why don't you just find the evidence yourself?

"They will not silence me."

I believe a judge can silence you Bob.

"I am NOT the owner of this website. I own the domain name columbuzz.net. The staff at this website most likely won't be under a restraining order and they will continue to expose the crap that we find. I will simply need to be quiet for the duration."

Sounds like wishful thinking to me.

"And if the court happens to rule that this website can't expose anything during the trial, there are other people at other websites just waiting to join in. I am not alone. The truth WILL come out."

And who would that be Bob?

"Bully tactics don't work on me. Trying to muffle me and my friends will only make us louder."

I have a feeling you'll end up standing all alone when this is all over.

"When that crucial piece of evidence that I have been looking for, the one that I hope will have them removed from office and possibly thrown in jail, when it arrives, I will happily tell them what I am about to post, and/or about to show to the authorities."

How long have you been waiting for this "crucial piece of evidence"?  A year now?  You better have it soon.  Tick tock.

"And to paraphrase what he said after the election,'It's been a nasty one, and that will let me enjoy this victory all the more.' Like a big ole ham sammich, huh Fred? Enjoy it while you can, Einstein. LOL"

You're so hilarious Bob.  NOT!

"The use of an attorney to try to silence me for my telling of what they know is the truth, in my opinion, is a sign of an all out fight. It's no holds barred now. Remember what I am writing here. It is about to come back to haunt you all. The truth is about to come out, and these four people are about to regret finding the guy in Seymour to start this stupid lawsuit. And when it all falls in on them, they will only have themselves to blame."

Yadda, yadda, yadda.  More lame threats from Bob.  Are you getting nervous?

"If I could have done during the campaign what I am about to do, I would be your trustee now, and those four would most likely be employed elsewhere, or retired."

Please don't scare us like that Bob!  You as the Trustee would be everyone's worst nightmare!

"Like I said, we need your help. If you sent us information earlier, we need as much proof as you can find."

Sounding desperate again.  Tick tock.

"If you know a Barkes or a Ferrenburg, get ready to be subpeonaed. It will take everyone to get this truth out."

Sure Bob, whatever.  You do know you can't subpoena the entire township, right?

"Columbus, Indiana is about to have a circus. And a circus that all of Indiana is going to want to see."

Columbus, Indiana already has a circus, columbuzz.  And Bob, you're the head clown.

"Fred and Rodney, I think you might just consider resigning. Because like the buddies of yours at the whistledick site always say, 'I'll be standing there when they throw you out. I'll be the one with popcorn.'"

Bob being civil again.  I think you might consider a different hobby, Bob.  Maybe you can revive "The Bob Show".

Monday, March 7, 2011

Clueless Bob

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5846

"Passing By" wrote on columbuzz:
"You obviously don't have an attorney."

Bob's reply:
"Why would you say that? Because I haven't clammed up and kept my opinions to myself? Because a few legal moves by someone I am critical of haven't scared me silent? I meant what I have said; each and every word. I was sending them a message. READ what I wrote. The reasons will be obvious soon enough. These people will live to regret this attack on me and my right of freedom of speech and opinion."

Freedom of speech does not include libel, Bob.  Accusing someone of committing a crime without evidence sounds like libel to me.

"I want them to know that this action will probably only help speed up the removal of Fred Barkes from office."

Probably just wishful thinking, Bob.

They have a choice. Proceed and see the results or drop this nonsense and be adults, and accept criticism. Bringing facts out should make you proud instead of make you hide and fight with attorneys.

If it's libel, it's not facts.

"They think they will win. I think I will have evidence that will make them wish they hadn't started this BS."

You think you WILL have evidence?  You don't already have the evidence?  You better hurry.

"And by the way, your statement here. Is that an assumption on your part? Do you have proof that I don't have an attorney? How does it feel to have your freedom of speech questioned? Could your statement be libelous?"

In my opinion, more proof that Bob does not understand the definition of libel.

I Find Bob in Contempt

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5846

Bob wrote on columbuzz:
"That letter asked me to stop libeling you. That was easy because I haven't libeled you."

So you say, but that's for the court to decide.

"According to http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/libel+per+se
libel per se n. broadcast or written publication of a false statement about another which accuses him/her of a crime, immoral acts, inability to perform his/her profession, having a loathsome disease (like syphilis), or dishonesty in business. Such claims are considered so obviously harmful that malice need not be proved to obtain a judgment for "general damages," and not just specific losses.
Let's take a look.

Accusing you of a crime. Have I? Calling you a crook means I think you're crooked. I have been told many reasons that make me think you're crooked. We can discuss those in the courtroom I guess."


I guess Bob has forgotten these statements made by him:

"Fred Barkes can walk right out the front door with bags of our tax money and do whatever he likes and everyone refuses to see what he's doing."

"During the campaign, I brought up the issue of Fred Barkes, our Columbus Township Trustee, using $225,000 of money from the Assistance Fund, which every resident in the township pays, to buy a maintenance building for the township fire department. Fred knows that is not only against the rules, but it is against the law and could be considered a felony."

"He (Fred Barkes) and some of his staff should be removed from office and charged in a criminal court for crimes they know they are committing."

"We also know that that office breaks the law regularly. And we intend to prove it and file complaints with the state officials."

"Fred Barkes has robbed us for 8 years. Now he gets to rob us for 4 more."

"It is illegal for him to manipulate the funds the way he does. Just because he hasn't been convicted or just because the SBOA doesn't have the balls to crack him on it, it doesn't mean he isn't breaking the law."

"Your dad didn't resign as treasurer of the fire department over missing money?"

"You twist what Barkes does illegally to look like it's legal."

"Unfairness in their distribution of relief is illegal. Manipulating the funds and the tax money as they do is illegal."

"Like Billy the Kid! Biggest thief of taxpayer money in the county."

"Fred Barkes is a f***ing thief"


"Inability to perform his/her profession. I never said you weren't capable. I simply said you don't do it correctly. The SBOA confirms that repeatedly."

I guess Bob has forgotten these statements too:

"They can't do their job. It's time they left the office."

"Why don't they simply do the job they are paid to do? That would be too hard for them."

"Fred Barkes is an incompetent nitwit who has a staff that is just as incompetent."


"So, you might think about dropping this whole lawsuit nonsense, or it's gonna cost you."

No Bob, I think it's going to cost you, probably more than what you had to pay Capital One when they sued you last year.

"And I mean more than money..... I believe you will either be resigning, or you will be thrown out on your ass before this is over."

Bob, I believe you will be in jail for contempt of court before this is all over.

Bad News for Bobobots?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-nolongeranonymous,0,6983949.story

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Proof Positive that Bob is Delusional

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5836

Bob, a concrete "technologist", compares himself to Gandhi, Einstein, Churchill, etc.  Truly unbelievable.

And So It Begins

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5829

"Fred and Sandra Barkes, along with Rodney and Briana Ferrenburg have filed suit against me."

And the crowd goes wild!  Woo hoo!

"Now the truth can and will come out."

Yes Bob, the real truth, not your "truth".

"I need those of you that have evidence and are willing to testify, or know of witnesses that we should subpeona to testify, please get the information to me."

Bob, you can't be serious.  You don't already have the evidence ready to go?

"I have a feeling this will be quite a court battle and I want to be prepared. They will have to try to prove that what I said was false and I will have to show them why they are wrong to think that."

It should be pretty easy to prove what you said was false.

"Anyway, send it to my address, 3225 Lilac Ct. Columbus, Indiana 47203 or my e-mail, robertfreeman@yahoo.com. Please remember, some of you have remained anonymous, so I can't contact you."

In other words, I have no idea who my sources are so I have no idea if they are even credible.  Way to go, Bob.

"And I know some won't wish to testify, but they won't perjure themselves if forced to testify."

I'll bet very few, if any, will be willing to testify under oath.

"This is all part of the battle to bring the truth out. This is all a part of people wanting to suppress that truth. We must endure this."

No Bob, YOU must endure this.  I have a feeling you're going to be fighting this battle alone.

"In fact, this will help get the facts out. Files will be requested with the evidence we need. The entire township will see just what we have been saying and they will know what I have posted is true. My attorney will know what to look for."

You don't already have the files?  Then how can you be so sure that the files will provide the evidence that you need?  In my opinion, Bob, you're toast.  Good luck.  You'll need it.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Silly Bobby

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5814

Silly Bobby wrote on columbuzz:
"Ya think I'm worried about looking silly?"

Nope, sure don't Bob.  I've also noticed that you're not worried about looking idiotic.

"It's only silly to you because you worship the trustee, for whatever reason. If you had any sense you would look at the evidence provided and see why this guy has to go..."

Whatever Bob.  Just because people think you're a nut doesn't mean they worship the Trustee.  And we're still waiting for the evidence.  If anyone needs to go, it's you Bob, hopefully to jail or to bankruptcy court.

"Someone needs to let the people of this township know what this crew is up to."

Yawn.

"I think it's silly that people like you defend these people no matter what they do."

Kind of like people (Bobobots) defending someone (Bob) for attempting to sell an odometer tampering device over the Internet?

"You'll see. My 'silliness' will reveal the truth and clean house..... "

Only in your delusional world Bob.

That Didn't Last Long

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5814

Does Bob realize that someone with a grudge against Fred and Rodney could be manipulating him by giving him false information on the Trustee and Fire Department?  I guess he's not that smart.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Bobobot "We da Pee"

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5806

We da Pee wrote on columbuzz:
"Bob, don't let them scare you silent. They are in the wrong and you must keep informing the people of Columbus!"

Easy for him to say.  He's not the one that will be sued.

"Patrick Peters resigned the fire department last week because Rodney brought his buddy Dirk Hinton in without considering people who work here first."

And this is relevant to the potential libel suit why?

"A department board member got the smoking inside stopped and now they are out to get the board member fired."

And this is relevant to the potential libel suit why?

"A 'good Christian woman' has been calling her co-worker a ho for years. We have it on tape if they are dumb enough to go to court."

And this is relevant to the potential libel suit why?

"We have the proof you need. We have the witnesses the court will want to hear about every word you have said about the fire department and Rodney Ferrenburg. And ask Rodney and Fred about the speedometer and odometer on Engine 221. It hasn't worked for over a year. I do not believe it's legal to be on the road. Everything is true. We can prove it all. Stand by it Bob"

But Bob has claimed multiple times that Fred Barkes has committed crimes as the Trustee.  Do you have proof of that too?

Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?

http://columbus1.ath.cx/index.php?news=5806

Bob wrote on columbuzz:
"It's time to rethink my actions."

Bob, it's way past time to rethink your actions.

"I have been reading debate and discussions about it as well. Some of my critics on the other website make some good points."

Glad to see you finally acknowledge that.

"Our goal at Columbuzz.net is to get the truth out. It really is; even when some think all we want to do is stir."

Sorry, Bob, but I still don’t believe you really care about the truth.

"I want to confirm things I hear and I want to find out that someone is the snake that I think they are.  But I don't want to portray someone to be something they aren't; especially if that something is bad."

It’s a little late for that, don’t you think?

"I believe some are being sneaky but I don't want to say they are until I know they are and can prove it."

I would say trying to sell an odometer tampering device on the Internet is pretty sneaky.

"The turning word on this change in my attitude is 'crook.' I know that someone who breaks the law is a crook. But I have never considered breaking the law to be the only way to be a crook. Apparently, I am wrong. I suppose my definition of crook is better suited for 'sneak.' It doesn't matter. I don't want to be sued to find out I was wrong."

I thought you wanted to go to court so you could prove everything you’ve written is true.

"More importantly, I don't want to accuse anyone of anything they haven't done."

Too late.  You already have, multiple times.

"This really isn't my website. But I suppose that depends on what determines ownership. The last person who had it asked me to register the domain name in my name when it came up for renewal. He had promised his wife to get out of it, and he did. Other people do the technical part of it and they knew the person who originated the website. I consider them to be the owners. But again, who owns it isn't as important as the fact that we want to run it correctly, which means being fair, civil, and most importantly, factual."

Sorry Bob, but this makes you look like a weasel.  It’s your site.  Stop throwing Jeremy under the bus.

"So, I DO have some changes to make.  I will not stop the criticism of those who are due criticism. I will not stop investigating those I think are doing things I feel we should know about. I will not stop voicing my opinions. BUT, I will be more careful as to how I word things. I will stop being accusatory when I think and I don't know. I will try to not be so personal in that criticism. That's hard to do when the subject of the issue is human life and caring. It is an emotional issue and it is dear to my heart."

Sometimes I wonder if you even have a heart Bob.  I will believe that you’ve changed when I see it.  I have my doubts.

"Phil Swaim really got me to thinking most about this. It had nothing to do with anything that he said. Phil is a bright guy. He contributed to this website a few times with articles he had written on local issues and local people. He left the site the other day and asked me not to post any of his stuff anymore. Something is wrong when a level-headed guy like that throws his hands up and walks away."

Yes Bob, something is seriously wrong when that happens.

"If they are a snake, I want to show people what makes them a snake. We all deserve to know."

A snake like you?

"I have to learn to wait on the proof that I know exists. And I will, as hard as that is at times."

Bob, you don’t know that the proof exists until you find it.

"As stubborn as I am at times, I'm not stupid."

I have to respectfully disagree with this statement.

"I don't want to learn the law from a judge, or a cellmate. As much as I think I have proof of some of the wrongdoings, I don't want to find out I'm wrong about that too."

Bob, you have no proof.

"And as much as I dislike some of the critics on the other website, they got through this time. I finally hear what they are saying. They are still full of crap on a lot of issues, but I think they are right on this one."

Took you long enough.

"The letter from the attorney asked me to stop what they consider to be libel per se. Whether I agree with what they call libel per se or not, it has stopped and will not continue. I appreciate what is probably a step they must take in that they asked me to stop. They said they would sue if it continued, and didn't say they were suing me for what I have already posted. I feel it gives me a chance to stop doing it the wrong way and to start doing it the right way. That's exactly what I will do."

Bob, from what I’ve read, I believe the Trustee’s case would be a slam dunk.  They said they would sue if it continued, but they could change their minds at any time and proceed with the lawsuit based on what you have already posted.  If I were you, I would post both an apology and a retraction, immediately.

"I have said repeatedly that if I said they said something, what I said was true and it didn't matter if what they said was true. But it does. I understand that now."

It always matters if you claim your goal is to get the truth out.

"We will be careful with what we post from here on out."

Time will tell, but I will remain skeptical.