No it wasn't. You tried to hedge your accusation, however, when you said
"Granted, you stopped short of saying that you *did* what you recommend."
Is that what qualifies as a "Gould Apology"?

That wasn't a "hedge", it was a life line. Glad to see you grab it with such
enthusiasm. One of two things is true, and the least negative is that you have
recommended other people practice
employment policies that you, yourself, refrain from.

I posed a question. The question was,
"Didn't you post a couple of months ago that you hire part time employees to
avoid paying fringe benefits?" and you disclaimed any knowledge of ever making
such a statement. You could, at that time, have said, "No, what I have stated
is.........." When I dug the statement up, I noted that your only "out" was to
claim that you didn't practice what you preach.

I can't remember the context of the conversation, but I believe he was
trying to argue that it made more sense economically to employ *one*
hygienist for 60 hours per week plus benefits, than employing 2 part-time
people for 30 hours each less benefits.

That's opposite of what you posted. You stated it was cheaper to work two
dental workers for 25 hours apiece, without benefits or overtime, than to pay
one full time worker for 40 hours, plus 10 hours overtime, plus benefits.

Regardless, you now say that you don't actually do what you recommend as a
sound employment practice. I commended you for that. Didn't you notice?