Quote Originally Posted by English Bloke View Post
John (Antipodean Celt)

I think if you met Jock face to face, you'd understand he's a Scotsman with a real Scottish approach to things but he's not the ogre he is oft' painted on here. I suspect you'd like him very much. Sometimes feelings conveyed in type lose the meanings conveyed in verbal conversation.

I re-iterate, I think we should be less critical of each others opinions. Listen, learn, accept, reject. The choice is ours to make, but we shouldn't condemn.

Jock, sorry to be talking ABOUT you rather than TO you.

By the way. I've had conversations in pubs about family histories. Some of the stories other people have to tell are fascinating and a perfectly legitimate subject for conversation... where I come from
Thanks EB, I accept absolutely what you are saying. Sensitivities seem to be running high around here at the moment, and I certainly don't want to add to the tension. I have no problem with stories being shared and forthright opinions being expressed. I am concerned only that posters should feel free to to be able to do so.