Had there been damage, it could have been bad for you.
I feel for you though, sometimes it's really hard to anticipate their (lack of) reaction.
Mike
Please Explain how it could be bad for him if he had rights and wasn't doing anything wrong, unless you mean getting hit by a scow on an A. That would probably suck.
If you're on the same course and paid the same entry fee, giving everyone a pass because you are on a cat will do nothing to open their eyes and make them pay attention.