I'm a public figure, and my past controversial social media posts from my youth have resurfaced, threatening my career and reputation; do I apologize profusely, stand by my past views, or try to disappear from public life?

Darryl Harper

Darryl Harper

Apologize profusely3 votes (18%)
Stand by past views2 votes (12%)
Disappear from public5 votes (29%)
Acknowledge growth, learn7 votes (41%)

17 votes total • Created 1/5/2026

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I'm a public figure, and my past controversial social media posts from my youth have resurfaced, threatening my career and reputation; do I apologize profusely, stand by my past views, or try to disappear from public life? | asQkme