I'm not saying you have to like those people—you're right, nobody should ever tell you you can't dislike or choose not to interact with them—but you shouldn't have to feel like all of these people are saying that the people who hurt you were right to do so. 

With this in mind, I want to ask if you'd be interested in engaging in a good-faith conversation with me in dms. I sent this as an anonymous ask because I have no interest in starting a fight if this isn’t something you want, but I will reach out if you’re willing. I think we could be friends, and I’m always looking for people who are just as passionate about TMA as I am.

My DMs are always open so if you want to talk I don’t care. I’m fascinated by the idea that you think we could be friends if you’re already assuming I’d be on the defensive. Which. Good. Chase that instinct. But. Anyway. Full transparency, replies won’t be immediate. If you want non-reactive me, you’ll have to be patient while I reflect.