Lucas, I think Gideon said it best. JU is not some monolithic community, and it takes all kinds. You made some mistakes, and you for the most part appologized for them.
let them go. Those who will not forgive are not worth you time. you can spend your life trying to please them and they will never be pleased. Please yourself. JU is a community, but this is your house. just watch your language in the forums as that is a no no. On a private blog, rant away. Just dont put it into the forums.
Good luck.