Asking for apologies or playing victim is unfortunately a common technic to rule on others... Mostly in this Off-Topic section.
Just let it go... But don't allow too much aggressivity to step on your toes. The fact nobody is enclined to interfere with aggressive people while you remain alone defending yourself in front of a them doesn't mean you're forcedly wrong. ;)
Myself, I'll rather hug twister111 ! :D