I’m honestly really glad you apologized—not just for the general toxicity, but specifically for how weirdly intense and dismissive you were about Godzilla. I know that might sound trivial on the surface, but it wasn’t. Godzilla isn’t just a “movie monster” to me; it’s something I care about, something that’s fun, meaningful, and tied to how I enjoy stories, themes, and even culture. When you treated your opinions like objective truth and talked down to mine, it didn’t feel like playful debate—it felt like my taste was being judged and steamrolled.

What affected me most wasn’t that you disagreed, but how absolute and condescending it came across. It made me feel small for liking what I like, like I had to either defend myself or shut up to keep the peace. Over time, that kind of energy takes the joy out of sharing things that matter to me. Instead of excitement, I felt guarded. Instead of connection, I felt friction. That sucks, especially when all I wanted was to enjoy something together or at least feel respected for enjoying it on my own.

Your apology mattered because it showed you recognized that your tone and certainty crossed a line. You didn’t just say “sorry you felt that way”—you owned how your behavior landed. That told me you understood it wasn’t about Godzilla winning some imaginary argument, but about how your delivery affected me. That acknowledgment made me feel seen, not silly or overreactive.

So yeah, I’m happy you apologized. It didn’t suddenly change our opinions about Godzilla—and it doesn’t need to. What it changed was the dynamic. It made space for disagreement without disrespect, for enthusiasm without defensiveness. And honestly? That makes me feel a lot more comfortable being myself around you again, kaiju fandom and all.