Hello mate, I would really give up on the hits like a girl thing. It is obvious that you are not a misogynist and that you did not intend to offend all those people. But since you have upset so many and there is zero chance of you getting the world to back down, I would just take it as a learning curve and something to steer clear of in future. You did not anticipate that reaction, and you were a bit clumsy to put things in the way you did. As things are you are just going to be remembered as the bloke who would not back down when everyone told him he was wrong. Stubbornness will not get them to respect you, whereas a gracious withdrawal, even if you think you are right, would probably be appreciated by many. Advice offered with all due respect. Take it or leave it. Remi