@Joe Absolutely no need to apologise, nor to beat yourself up.
Sadly, this forum suffers from the same issues as all other online forums and social media, in that one or two people are unable to make a counter point without resorting to aggression or sarcasm. Although difficult at times, I’ve learned to just ignore those ‘contributors’ and let them have their moment.
You are a much valued contributor to this forum and make some excellent posts. Long may that continue.