aberic
the trial was one thing, this is quite another, at least three dozen players can testify to your actions.
Personally I don't care whether you defend yourself, you simply can't deny it this time, sure you are free to feel agrieved.
It may be difficult to mediate when it's a one on one situation and its your word against his, but this time its your word against against many. A conspiracy? do you think that you're that important that all those players are going to gang up and complain just to needle you?
Don't get me wrong its not intensly persoanl here, you're just the current example, there are more then a few like you, and to some extent Funcom shoulder a little blame because they have not made any statement about it one way or another.
Remember that many players come from UO and EQ, and while AO is admitadely a seperate entity, MMORPGS have developed a code-of-conduct as to what is considered proper behaviour. You broke that code completely yesterday. If Funcom come out and say training is a valid strategy, then fair play to you, game on.
However, if they don't (and I hope we hear something soon on this) then you must accept that your reputation (if it matters to you) is in pieces, only one person can change that.
This is not a FPS when manipulation of game mechanics is the norm for gaining tactical edge, the avatars here better developed and there is a consistent community. You have to temper your actions with that knowledge, something you seem to have blatant disregard for Aberic
There were some well respected players amongst those you caused grief for yesterday, you'll regret your actions one day I fear.