[LAblondeGPhi]

In general, I'm much more receptive to folks (CEOs, public figures, whatever), who take responsibility head-on for their behavior and don't try to minimize the issue, or if they take a full defensive posture when allegations are actually 100% false.

I think most people can pick up on even a hint of defensiveness, and generally don't like it, even if they agree with most of what's being said.

If she had been a little more "I did this, and I regret those actions in hindsight. Even what some may consider mild hazing is detrimental to our organizations and to people" and less "it was only some crafting and sleepless nights... my email was taken out of context", then I would be more inclined to be on her side. As it stands, the facts may pan out just as she's said, but I still think she has the wrong attitude about the whole thing, and that bugs me the most now.