Nah I don't feel like any less of a man. I was wrong. I admitted it and apologized for being an ass. I think it's kinda cool when people can admit they screwed up and try to learn from that instead of push it further and act all self righteous.
You guys are hard on newcomers, for sure - I've even seen you guys admit it in several threads/signatures. But I'm more to blame with my thin skin and all. Water under the bridge though. Lesson Learned.