Ghillie brogues - why the dislike and resentment..?

[Troglodyte]

Dear members,

The Forum Moderators have already received a flag on one post in this thread, and there is another which frankly surprises me inasmuch as it did not receive a flag.

Members are reminded kindly, to watch their choice of language and comments which might be perceived as denigrating other members.

It was suggested that this thread be closed, but we have chosen not to do so because it has contained considerable educational content.

Father Bill for the Forum Moderators

I am quite happy for you to close this thread - I had hoped for sensible and intelligent discussion, which has been received and welcome in the main, but, if rudeness and insult is the response from a small minority, action ought to be taken to spare the rest of us.

I feel that I have now had a fair and informative response to my query, and I see no reason for what has been said and discussed to provoke anger or personal abuse. The fact that it has is enough reason to end the discussion, I feel.