From: Steve Shaw - PM
Date: 07 Oct 17 - 03:34 PM

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!

You seemed, in the past, to support Jim Carroll's view about use of people's names. Is it so difficult to type the five digits of "Nigel"? I will avoid referring to you as "Ste", as that might be considered unsuitable.
You state I made a mistake in my use of English. It might be interesting to know what you believe was wrong.
One day I may find myself conversing with someone who has a better grasp of the English than I have. I'm sure it won't be you.

I'm assuming that "You don't really get closed threads" is using "get" to mean "understand. I do 'get' closed threads. they appear on the Mudcat frequently.

As for my "ally" in the closed thread, I had none. I speak for myself only. You may see all of this as opposing groups, but that is just paranoia on your part.