O J wrote:

In an attempt to have a little light-hearted fun at my own expense, I
have committed what, some of you will regard, no doubt, as a serious
breach of netiquette. I can only say that I'm sorry for my clumsy
attempt to troll my own article.

??? I obviously must have missed this one. Which article are you
referring to? In any case, I don't require an apology for whatever it
was you did!

Joyce