I did not know who else had signed that letter. I thought I was endorsing a well meaning, if vague, message against internet shaming. I did know Chomsky, Steinem, and Atwood were in, and I thought, good company.

The consequences are mine to bear. I am so sorry.

— Jennifer Finney Boylan 🐕 (@JennyBoylan) July 7, 2020

If you ever see me this weak and pitiful and loser-ish, fucking slap the shit out of me. Just do it. I’ll deserve it. Don’t hesitate. Haul off and let me have it.