This. Musicians are artists they have egos and there is often a lot LOT more ego involved than what their PR-people let them get out.

People are reading much too much to quotes as well. Show business quotes are nothing. They are heat of the moment blurps that absolutely do not stand the test of the kind of scrutiny they are put under by the fans. Shock and horror their are outright lies out there just to make a story. And here we are discussing tones in which some things were said and even the facial expressions. It is fun I admit but it is completely dishonest of us. They (JBJ and Richie are just examples) are not making well thought out statements for radio stations with the weight of some serious long consideration and heavy thought process behind them.

If they want to get back there is absolutely nothing stopping them. There is no need for any humble pies anywhere nor apologies. And there won't be any. Some fans would certainly like to see it but it will not take place.

The question is if there will be a time that they want to get back together in the future before they are too old and that is the only question. Time will tell.