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Student":12a6lmt3 said:First of all, I must confess that my original post was done a bit tongue in cheek but, obviously, I did touch a nerve. As such, my thanks to all who have contributed to the discussion and I agree wholeheartedly with all the, sensible, comments made – the off topic ones gave me the pip. Of the comments made, I think that Rafezetter expressed better than me what I was trying to say – thanks Rafe. My thanks too to Noel as I appreciate the work that the moderators do on this forum and I would not dream of adding to their load.
I also agree with Sunnybob and others that I don’t have to read all these point scoring exchanges but, occasionally, there are some useful items hidden by the “noise”.
I think that what led me to post was that, what others might regard as discussion and debate, certain items that I read seem to me to be unworthy of the name “discussion”. I pick one example - “It gets a bit boring all these feeble attempts at character assassination but they tend to come from idiots who have lost the argument and have nothing of interest to say.” However, before the author of that particular comment takes issue with me, there were similar comments by others on that thread.
Is it now time to lock this thread, following Andy’s Wood Shed’s suggestion, as my question has been satisfactorily answered?
Hi.
Don't worry, no nerves touched, there'll a cool bunch here.
As much as Andy is a fine individual members having the ability to close threads would be an absolute 'mare, for many reasons. And as for locking this thread, with respect, no way. Long established practice is to generally ignore such requests. Threads fade away, disappear into the blue oblivion which is the best way.
Phil.P: the one England weren't playing in. They lost the wooden spoon match on Sat...... : )
Bit of a false dawn with all this "coming home" lark, we'll see.
