As others have stated, an apology is the right response. Only time will tell if it's sincere.
In spite of this I'm still angry. Angry that I've worked hard for the past two months posting original content, some of which has taken days to produce and yet you have a higher reputation: 67 vs my 63.
What am I supposed to do? Should I downvote you out of spite so your reputation score is lowered? Should I mute you for eternity so you no longer exist in my view of steemit?
I honestly expected your reputation score to be damaged by this. You're lucky that it hasn't. Others have lost reputation for much less.