In terms of cringy comments, I made them up until very recently honestly. Only until I became a mod on the site do I think my comments have normalized, but if I were to go back and look I’m sure I would even cringe at some things post-mod.

Regardless, it’s a good thing to cringe at what you’ve said in the past, because that likely means that you’ve improved and become a better person. Of course you shouldn’t feel disgusted at this former self (unless past you was horrible), but look at it and just laugh really.

With the self censoring, I feel you with that. I used to more often years ago. But now, I’m only at the point where I want just remove a joke from something I’m typing if I think it isn’t too funny after rereading. Most of the time it isn’t too funny but there’s been a few times where I should have kept it in.

Overall, it’s good to be yourself. Seeing the mistakes you made at the past and cringing is normal and is a good sign you’re improving. Additionally, most times, you really should self censor. But it’s not always bad. It’s really case by case. Make sure it’s still you, but removing a dumb joke or line can be for the best at times.