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Anna
Originally posted by Simon View PostBut I haven't.
I've complained about the disruption of threads by stupid and/or irrelevant posts.
It seems, Simon, you have had a bit of a sense of humour bypass lately, you used to be more laid back, now it seems you have become somewhat of a precious flower who we tease at our peril.
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Simon
Originally posted by Anna View PostAnd I could have complained about your anti-Catholic posts, in particular to your 'Paddy's Wigwam', but I didn't although it was hurtful
It seems, Simon, you have had a bit of a sense of humour bypass lately, you used to be more laid back, now it seems you have become somewhat of a precious flower who we tease at our peril.
As regards Paddy's Wigwam, that was discussed at the time. I wasn't aware you were a catholic, nor that it had hurt anyone. I'm surprised, because it's what I thought everybody else called it, and I first heard it years ago in Liverpool, but in hindsight I accept that it was indeed a comment that wasn't helpful, and so if it hurt you or anyone else, I apologize.
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An excellent suggestion from FF in the original post.
Unfortunately, having read through the entire thread it seems to me that the penny hasn't quite dropped with one or two posters. This is the third or fourth time that FF has had to mention this subject and in increasingly warning tones. Her patience must be wearing thin. I know mine is."The sound is the handwriting of the conductor" - Bernard Haitink
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amateur51
Originally posted by Simon View Post"Constant referring." Hmm. That's interesting. Perhaps ff would clarify. I give full permission for the moderators to reveal any and all occasions that I have "referred" to them on this forum, and the subject matter, if they wish.
That way, the accuracy or otherwise of the above statement may be judged by all.
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If one is considering my references to the Guardian, which I don't deny, it might also be interesting to count the number of times "Daily Mail readers" or "Sun readers" or "the Murdoch Press" have been mentioned...
"It works both ways, ff."
Indeed it does. But some seem to forget that!
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amateur51
Originally posted by Simon View Post
As ff has said, "robust" engagement with the argument, or with the facts of the discussion, is what most of us are happy to accept,
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scottycelt
Originally posted by Simon View PostOh by all means don't hold back at having a go at me if you like. I'm very happy to defend the substance of what I write, or to adjust my views should someone make an effective counter-argument. Just don't pop up on every thread with silly comments.
As regards Paddy's Wigwam, that was discussed at the time. I wasn't aware you were a catholic, nor that it had hurt anyone. I'm surprised, because it's what I thought everybody else called it, and I first heard it years ago in Liverpool, but in hindsight I accept that it was indeed a comment that wasn't helpful, and so if it hurt you or anyone else, I apologize.
I'd imagine that the huge majority of Catholics (especially in Liverpool) would roar with laughter at the not altogether inaccurate term for that utter eyesore of a cathedral ...
Wonderful!
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I'll probably dump this entire thread in the basement tomorrow, leaving it open for those who wish to continue arguing in private.
This is All-Souls' day, fellows, is it not?It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Simon
I'm happy for it all to be dropped. Hopefully, those involved will refrain from the behaviour that has annoyed so many, and we can all enjoy a better forum.
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