I have decided that there are two main "factions" as they were, of opinion on Michael Kirkbride, which are "absolutely hates his bones" and "everything he says is the word of god". I've noticed that most here on Tesblr think the former and, yes, while he has done awful, awful things which I do not condone in any way, he has also come out with some amazing ideas, writing, and art. I'm well aware that by admitting I don't utterly hate him will group me with the latter faction. However, I am not of that faction, or at least, not anymore. While the majority of my time learning of his contributions to TES lore has been filled with excitement as I uncovered more and more ancient posts, the last few months have been... different. In the last few months, I was made aware that MK is not a very good person. And, quite recently, he also emerged with a statement as well, defending his actions and claiming that they were caused by recovering from addiction. Initially, many people here seemed very appalled by that but I wasn't. I am still not. I am of the opinion that all people are capable of improvement, but many either choose not to or know not how to, so I have never truly hated anyone, him included. Keeping all this in mind, I do not hate him, and in fact I hope for further improvement from him, and while I don't condone any of what he has done in the past, I do (perhaps unfortunately for some) enjoy quite a few of the things that were made by him or with his help during that time. If you feel the need to argue with me, please don't; I have my opinion, and you have your opinion, and regardless of if they clash or no, arguing over opinions isn't something I enjoy.