[10ren]

Lionhearted, it has struck me how often you live up to your name; but on that one isolated occasion, you shamed it.

I was thinking it would be hard for you to make amends. Removing the submission from HN is an excellent start, but it's still on your blog: http://www.sebastianmarshall.com/?p=251 I don't think Patrick should have to do or say a single thing in order for you do the right thing. If he asks you to restore it, then do so.

This isn't about your reputation.

EDIT like edw519, I (FWIW) also want you to stick around. It's OK to make mistakes, provided you fix them. So... fix it, quick! Of course I can't speak for Patrick, but remember what happened with _why.

[jacquesm]

I fully agree with that, leaving it up only compounds the chances of damage and further indicates that this never really was about helping Patrick since it must be obvious by now that that is not the effect.

It's like those open letters that are almost never intended for the addressee.

[rwhitman]

Agreed. The fact that its still up there, unedited, gathering link juice, says a lot about the motivations of the author.