This is not an apology:
"I'm sorry if X offended you."
All that really says is, "I'm sorry you're oversensitive/don't get my sense of humor/are not as educated or awesome as me/whatever, but I'm still right."
Moral of the story: It doesn't matter if you intend to offend or not. If you did, and someone is offended or hurt, just apologize for it. "I'm sorry I offended or hurt you." The end!
Surprisingly simple and straightforward, isn't it?
As for Rule #1 of the Internet:
Don't read the comments.
I am just full of wisdom tonight. Comes with old age, evidently.
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