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I'm certainly tired of this also....not for the first time a molehill has developed into a mountain - it's time for everyone to move on and let normal service resume - there is room for everybody on this site and I certainly hope no one will depart.

please note...this will be my last posting on the matter.

Geordie,

Thank you for your comments. I am a bit concerned you thought I was "obscene." Rude,yes. I'll admit that.

Tommy T,

I am neither a bully or a coward, these traits are just not in my nature.I do not hide behind pseudonyms and I am very much all woman.

Btw, I did put out a general apology last night, before your little tirade.

Rosie,

Where do I start?

I have to admire your slavish devotion to your Tony.I imagine him as a wise old owl clutching his copy Ximenes, pontificating to the unwashed masses.

But, back to the point. Your accusation that I planning to post something abusive to his personal address is nonsense.

I actually did not think any sane person would put a real email address on such a public site.

I mistaking thought the mention of "Graudian"
was a joke...referencing the Private Eyes name for the Guardian.That is why I posted "wow...The Graudian" note the The.

And the "can we all contact?" meant, would he also enlighten others with his superior crosswords.

Yes, In reflection,thinking that Tony would possess a sense of humour was a bit silly.

Now, I admit that I find Tony's general tone arrogant to say the least. A superiority complex is something I can not abide.

Your Mentor postings are full of snide, condescending and patronising comments.

i.e.

"AS you are speaking from a position of general ignorance..."

"the thread is too long to wade through."

"Please don't prevaricate."

Blablabla...

My personal favourite is that Tony had to point out that lecturing duties called, he just couldn't say "I had to go to work".

And Lecturing can just be seen as glorified teaching...I say this from the position of being an ex Lecturer.

I like the saying "Those who can,do.Those who can't,teach."

Anyway I'm boring myself now...

Hopefully this posting has come over as snide and a bit patronising...it was that effect I was aiming for...

Are you annoyed? Hope so!

Take care,


p@

I didn't say you were obscene pastille. I said Tony raised that issue not you. He was being typically insulting.
You are wrong on one thing though. There is a third definition of teachers that fits him perfectly.
Those who can't teach,teach.

Thanks Geordie,

I am loving the 3rd definition, in some cases, unfortunately it is true.But not me of course.

p@ x

Tony is in fact a University Professor who sets and solves crosswords in his spare time.

I know I will be shouted down but I believe his contribution to this site is welcomed by many.

Whatever is happening to this forum? It used to be about crossword help, with some intelligent repartee and wit. Now some of us are being driven away by the preponderance of drivel, and the obscenities and insults that abound.

it's a pity then that he is such an arrogant,mannerless,humourless pig.

Rosie,
I think Tony's brainpower is undoubtedly an asset to this or any site. It is his manner that is so exasperating,his barely concealed(ie,blatant)rudeness and contempt whilst pretending to be giving a helping hand to the raw and inexperienced like a benevolent Victorian spreading His word to the natives.
I would have thought that a University Professor would have learnt some people skills along the way.
ps. A big apology to AJT, you know that i have huge respect for you and you can restore sanity with dignity.i'll make this my last contribution to this fun(lively at least)debate.

Does AJT mean drivel like Rosie's original remarks that started off this unpleasantness. Insults to describe practically every word produced by Tony. Since when does considering yourself clever give you a licence to sneer and try and belittle people.

Jim,
drivel,obscenities and insults - i'm guilty on all 3 counts at one time or another.
Sadly,i can now add lying,to the list because i said i wouldn't post on this topic again.
shoulda kept my mouth shut.