Jason,
Your perspective seems to be skewed a little. What you must first do is acknowledge the fact that you were out of line. Then you must acknowledge the fact that there are consequences for stepping out of line. Then you must acknowledge that were the recipient of said consequence.
All else is semantics. I can discuss Civic/Del Sol issues all day long with you via PM, but the moment you step out of line, you are going to have to accept the consequences. I don't have a problem with you or anyone else on this board. What I do have a problem with was your behavior. A temporary 24-hour ban was adequate enough for me to get that point across to you.