Nobody has alleged that those who have used the abbreviated term meant it to be pejorative or offensive.

But no matter whether it's OK in Australia or not, or it's considered less offensive than white socks or not, it has been previously established it's not acceptable on X Marks.

It has caused more complaints and landed more posts in the sick ward and morgue than just about anything else.

So PLEASE bear this in mind when posting and add "stani" to the word.

And also spare a thought for all those in Pakistan who are currently suffering devastating floods too.