You don't really get closed threads, do you, Nige? Stop being so defensive. If you really want to discuss the use of English, start a general thread, not one in which you want to snarl at someone who said something to you in a thread that was closed (thankfully, I'd say, considering the bad behaviour of your close ally during its dying gasps).

I'm no mod and this isn't my gig, but if I was one I'd consign this ill-starred attempt at a thread to the dustbin here and now. And do attend to your proofreading, Nige. I'm watching! Only one error in your opening post, so well done for that!