Alright, own-up... Options

[Iommi]

...who the bloody heck left GMR's cage unlocked?

[HeatherW]

When I first read the first thread I was taken back by ‘forum member bashing,’ or what seemed like it, but seeing as GMR is playing along with it I suppose it is ok. But I would not feel comfortable denigrating another member, if that was the original posters intentions. We are all entitled to our views, ways and differences. Without it we would be a sadder nation.

[Iommi]

When I first read the first thread I was taken back by ‘forum member bashing,’ or what seemed like it, but seeing as GMR is playing along with it I suppose it is ok. But I would not feel comfortable denigrating another member, if that was the original posters intentions. We are all entitled to our views, ways and differences. Without it we would be a sadder nation.

If you were faithfully to the opinion emboldened in the quote, you shouldn't have made this point!

As for GMR, yes it was tongue in cheek, hence the emoticon at the end of the sentence. Having said that, even though I wouldn't dream of saying that GMR shouldn't post here, in the way he does, I think half of his posts are drivel and he can quite frankly be an unfunny nuisance. No-doubt many will think the same about me, but like GMR, it seems, I couldn't give a flying perp what people think about my (sometimes lack of) manners!

My default is to have a sober adult conversation about topics I like, but should someone start to take liberties with what I post, then I can be as childish or rude as the best of them.

PS: What user23 said!

[HeatherW]

If you were faithfully to the opinion emboldened in the quote, you shouldn't have made this point!

As for GMR, yes it was tongue in cheek, hence the emoticon at the end of the sentence. Having said that, even though I wouldn't dream of saying that GMR shouldn't post here, in the way he does, I think half of his posts are drivel and he can quite frankly be an unfunny nuisance. No-doubt many will think the same about me, but like GMR, it seems, I couldn't give a flying perp what people think about my (sometimes lack of) manners!

My default is to have a sober adult conversation about topics I like, but should someone start to take liberties with what I post, then I can be as childish or rude as the best of them.

PS: What user23 said!

I have read some of GMR’s posts and he comes over as very intelligent and knowledgeable, however, I do agree with you that he also clowns around a lot. But then so do you. So the pot, kettle and black spring to mind. But giving you credit you do acknowledge your own faults. I suppose clowns have to do that otherwise they would just creep away and hide in a corner and die gracefully.

I must also say I do like your posts when you take the micky out of each other. Are you two friends in real life?

[Iommi]

I have read some of GMR’s posts and he comes over as very intelligent and knowledgeable

We must be talking about a different person!

however, I do agree with you that he also clowns around a lot. But then so do you. So the pot, kettle and black spring to mind.

I don't think there is anything wrong in clowning around a lot, but there is a time and a place I think. As for GMR: everyone likes the smell of their own pharts!

But giving you credit you do acknowledge your own faults. I suppose clowns have to do that otherwise they would just creep away and hide in a corner and die gracefully.

I'm aware of some of my faults; most notable is being pompous or smug, I think.

I must also say I do like your posts when you take the micky out of each other. Are you two friends in real life?

This is real-life!